Issues Forum Summary - May 2021
Topic: The BullStreet District: Vibrant – Revitalizing – Transforming
Speaker: Chandler Cox, Project Manager, Hughes Development Corporation
The Hughes Development Corporation is making a tremendous…
SupportSmall.SaveLocal. Initiative Kicks Off Small Business Month in the Midlands
Small businesses experienced devastating impacts and declining sales as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. A recent survey of 35,000 small and medium-sized business owners worldwide found that South Carolina is…
Leadership Columbia Class of 2021 is Asking for Donations for Midlands Fatherhood Coalition Class Project
The Leadership Columbia Class of 2021 project for Midlands Fatherhood Coalition (MFC) is nearly complete. The class has spent the last three months renovating the space adjacent to the MFC offices to create the Dad's…
Connecting and Engaging: Interns Share their Experiences Working with the Midlands’ Business Community
Shaping and providing guidance to the next generation of professionals and leaders in the Midlands is a key part of the Columbia Chamber's mission. Through the Chamber's internship program, students are able to gain…
Issues Forum Summary - April 2021
Topic: A mid-session update on SC Senate
Featuring: Senator Dick Harpootlian, Richland District 20
Senator Harpootlian provides his perspective on discussions in the SC Legislature regarding open carry…
Issues Forum Summary - March 2021
Topic: An Update on K-12 Public Education and Covid
Speaker: Molly Spearman, South Carolina Superintendent of Education
Superintendent Molly Spearman provides an update about the latest on issues that…
SNEAK PEEK: Columbia Impact Awards - February 18
Each year, the Columbia Impact Awards strive to highlight the remarkable organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the Columbia region and pursuing excellence in the process. While we cannot host the event…