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April 01, 2020

In Tenuous Times, Columbia Chamber Partners Lead By Example

Numerous South Carolina businesses are showing impressive leadership in helping communities, families and workers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. We are proud to share their stories.

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March 24, 2020

IMPACT Teleconference: Business Resources from the City of Columbia with Mayor Stephen K. Benjamin

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Mayor Benjamin emphasized that this was not just a health crisis but an economic crisis as…

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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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March 05, 2020

Issues Forum Summary - March 2020

March 2020: Regional Economic Development


 

Speakers: Ryan Coleman, City of Columbia, Sarah Johnson, Lexington County, Tracy McMillin, Central SC Alliance and Jeff Ruble, Richland County

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March 04, 2020

March 2020 Partner of the Month: Grow Financial Federal Credit Union

The Columbia Chamber is proud to name Grow Financial Federal Credit Union as the March Partner of the Month.

Since its founding in 1955 by a group of civilian employees at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Grow…

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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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