July 20, 2023

Leadership Columbia Seeks Proposals from Nonprofits for Class Project

The Columbia Chamber's flagship leadership program, Leadership Columbia, is requesting proposals for the LC Class of 2024 class project. Each year, the LC class chooses a project that can create a positive impact on…

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June 28, 2023

Northeast Connection (Small Business Breakout): June 2023

Topic: Branding and Marketing: Understanding and Achieving Both for Success 
Panelists: Merritt McNeely, Flock and Rally; Shayla Merritt, Cyberwoven; Ann Thomason, MRP, SRES, MRP, ERA Wilder Realty …

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June 14, 2023

Breakfast Briefing: June 2023

Topic: Forecasting the Future with City of Columbia and Richland County Leaders 
Speakers: City of Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and Richland County Council Chairman Overture Walker

Join us for the…

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June 01, 2023

Small Business Breakout: May 2023

Topic: Celebrating Small Business

May is Small Business Month and this session will highlight the TD Bank Small Business Champion winners and participate in a formal Columbia Chamber Partnership signing event…

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May 25, 2023

Military Outreach Group: May 2023

Join us to hear from the greater Columbia military community, including Fort Jackson, SC National Guard, SC Air National Guard, USO South Carolina, and other military-related support groups.

During this…

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May 22, 2023

Breakfast Briefing: May 2023

Topic: Columbia's Economic Landscape with Carl Blackstone 
Speaker: Carl Blackstone, Columbia Chamber President & CEO

Join us for May's Breakfast Briefing as Chamber President & CEO Carl…

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May 08, 2023

Leadership Columbia Completes St. Lawrence Place Community Center

Leadership Columbia Completes St. Lawrence Place Community Center 
The 2023 class project includes new indoor and outdoor spaces for resident use. The Columbia Chamber's Leadership Columbia Class of 2023…
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May 02, 2023

Ribbon Cutting for St. Lawrence Place Community Center - Presented by the Leadership Columbia Class of 2023

WHAT: The Columbia Chamber's Leadership Columbia Class of 2023 has finalized their project at St. Lawrence Place to enhance the interior and exterior of the community center. St. Lawrence Place is a transitional…

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May 01, 2023

Small Business Breakout: April 2023

Topic: "Resources Available for Small Businesses" 
Speakers: Angela Brewer, Small Business Administration; Allen Brown, South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC); Ayesha Driggers, City of…

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May 01, 2023

Columbia Chamber and TD Bank Announce 2023 Small Business Champion Program Winners

TD Bank and the Columbia Chamber are pleased to announce five businesses that have been selected to take part in the inaugural year of the TD Bank Small Business Champion Program.

"The Columbia Chamber is…

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May 01, 2023

Diplomat of the Quarter (Q2 2022-2023): Emily James

Our Diplomat Link program is a program that provides outreach with our Partner businesses throughout the year. Diplomats are our…

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April 13, 2023

Breakfast Briefing: April 2023

Topic: "Experience Columbia SC Ambassadors Share Personal Insights" 
Speakers: Mattison Heatherly, John Sherrer, Charlene Slaughter

Today's savvy traveler is interested in unique, local experiences. As…

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