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 09, 2019

August 2019 Partner of the Month: Party Reflections

The Columbia Chamber is proud to name Party Reflections as August's Partner of the Month. Aimee Wicker, Business Development South Carolina, and her team provide upscale event rental products and services to create…

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August 08, 2019

Issues Forum Summary - August 2019

August 2019: Update on Richland School District One & Richland School District Two.
 

 

Guest Speakers: Chairman Jamie L. Devine, Richland School District One, and Chairman James Manning,…

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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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July 12, 2019

Great American Defense Community

"Receiving the designation as a Great American Defense Community is a fitting tribute to the many business and community partners who work diligently to embrace the military men and women serving in the greater…

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June 10, 2019

June 2019 Partner of the Month: Karen's Mobile Kitchen & Catering

The Columbia Chamber is proud to name Karen's Mobile Kitchen & Catering as June's Partner of the Month. Owners, Karen and Idowu Erinfolami, have gone above and beyond with participating in Chamber events and…

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June 10, 2019

Issues Forum Summary - June 2019

June 2019: Attracting Visitors and Businesses to Columbia.


Guest Speakers: Jenna Bridgers, City Center Partnership, and Jason Outman, Experience Columbia SC

Summary: 
The Chamber's June…

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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 16, 2019

Issues Forum Summary - May 2019

May 2019: A Perspective from the Senate.

Guest Speakers: Sen. Dick Harpootlian and Sen. Katrina Shealy

Summary: 
The Chamber's May Issues Forum featured Senator Dick Harpootlian (District 20) and…

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May 16, 2019

May 2019 Partner of the Month: Experience Columbia, SC

The Columbia Chamber is proud to name Experience Columbia, SC as May's Partner of the Month. Experience Columbia is a stellar example of promoting economic development in Columbia through tourism and providing the…

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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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