March 03, 2020

BlueCross BlueShield Shares Why Chamber Program is Good for Business

As one of the largest employers in Richland County, it's no wonder that BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been one of the major supporters of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Columbia program.…

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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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February 07, 2020

Issues Forum Summary - February 2020

February 2020: Community Safety Update


Guest Speakers: Chief Skip Holbrook, Columbia Police Department and Sheriff Leon Lott, Richland County Sheriff's Department 
Moderator: Andy Shain, Post and Courier…

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February 07, 2020

February 2020 Partner of the Month: South Carolina State Fair

The Columbia Chamber is proud to name the South Carolina State Fair as the February Partner of the Month. The SC State Fair, who celebrated their 150th anniversary last year, has been a loyal and faithful member of…

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January 13, 2020

January 2020 Partner of the Month: intelliSystems

The Columbia Chamber is proud to name intelliSystems as the January Partner of the Month. Kevin Wade and his talented team provide customized IT management and cyber security solutions. The field of IT support…

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January 13, 2020

Spotlight Article: Palmetto Business Expo

The Columbia Chamber is excited to announce our first big event of the New Year: The Palmetto Business Expo!

2020 marks the beginning of a new decade which signifies opportunity for growth, new endeavors, and…

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January 13, 2020

Issues Forum Summary - January 2020

January 2020: A Legislative Overview from Senator Dick Harpootlian and Representative Todd Rutherford
Guest Speakers: Senator Dick Harpootlian and Representative Todd Rutherford

Summary: 
The Chamber's…

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December 05, 2019

Spotlight Article: 2020 Public Policy Reception

The Columbia Chamber strives to promote issues that are important to the business community, regional growth and economic development. As such, each year the Public Policy Committee, along with the Executive…

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December 05, 2019

Issues Forum Summary - December 2019

December 2019: Candidates for Richland School District One Board of Commissioners
Guest Speakers: Lady June Cole, Michelle Drayton, Jonathan Milling, Dr. Johnny Ray Noble, Ashlye V. Wilkerson


Summary:

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November 07, 2019

Issues Forum Summary - November 2019

November 2019: An Update from Lexington and Richland County Administrators
 Guest Speakers: Leondardo Brown, Richland County and Joe Mergo, Lexington County


Summary: 

The Chamber's November…

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November 07, 2019

November 2019 Partner of the Month: TapSnap

The Columbia Chamber is proud to name TapSnap as November's Partner of the Month. Franchise Owner, Ingrid Charmichael, goes all out with her photo booth services and Chamber Partnership. Ingrid and her team are…

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