March 23, 2020

Hot Deals - Support Our Partners

During this time of uncertainty, it is important to shop local and support our fellow Chamber Partners, now more than ever. One way Chamber Partners can promote their business is by adding Hot Deals, special deals or…

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February 26, 2020

Leadership Columbia Class of 2021 Applications Now Open

Applications are now open for the Columbia Chamber's leadership program, Leadership Columbia, for the Class of 2021. The program, founded in 1972, is a 10-month course that provides our community with a well-trained…

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February 11, 2020

2020 Columbia Impact Award Winners Announced

The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the recipients of the prestigious awards to be given at the 6th Annual Columbia Impact Awards. The 2020 Columbia Impact Awards, presented by Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.,…

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September 23, 2019

Columbia Chamber Honors Local Leaders at Annual Gala

COLUMBIA CHAMBER HONORS LOCAL LEADERS AT ANNUAL GALA 
Midlands Leaders to be Recognized at 117th Annual Gala.

The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the award recipients for the 117th Annual Gala,…

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September 11, 2019

Columbia Chamber Honors Judi Gatson at Annual Gala

On Thursday, October 3, 2019, the Columbia Chamber will honor Judi Gatson as the Military Advocate of the Year at the 117th Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina.

"Each year at the…

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August 19, 2019

Columbia Chamber Honors the Cassels Family at Annual Gala

The Columbia Chamber will honor W. T. "Bill" Cassels, Jr and William T. "Tobin" Cassels, III at the Chamber's 117th Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina, Thursday, October 3, 2019…

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August 16, 2019

Midlands Youth Apprenticeship Program Holds Student Signing Day

In partnership with Midlands Technical College (MTC) and Apprenticeship Carolina, the Columbia Chamber is proud to announce the current class of Midlands Youth Apprenticeship Program (MYA). Signing day took place on…

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August 13, 2019

Leadership Columbia Class of 2020 Announced

Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina, for emerging and existing leaders in the Midlands, is pleased to announce the Leadership Columbia Class of 2020…

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August 09, 2019

Carl Blackstone Elected to Serve on ACCE Board of Directors

Carl Blackstone, President & CEO, Columbia Chamber, has been elected to serve on the board of directors for ACCE, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, an Alexandria, Va.-based association of over 9,…

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August 07, 2019

Blood, Shred, & Beers

What do a blood drive, shred day, and craft brewery have in common… you, our Partners.

On August 23, the Columbia Chamber is holding its first "Blood, Shred, & Beers" event at Steel Hands Brewing. This…

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May 16, 2019

What makes a community a ‘Great American Defense Community’?

The Greater Columbia Region has been named as one of five communities across the United States to receive the honor of being designated as a 2019 Great American Defense Community. The Great American Defense…

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May 03, 2019

Small Business Week 2019 Kick-Off

KICK OFF FOR SMALL BUSINESS WEEK 2019 
U.S. Congressman James Clyburn and U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson to attend press conference to kick-off Small Business Week
The Columbia Chamber, in partnership with…

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