Shop Small, Celebrate Big: Support Local Businesses and Win Prizes This Holiday Season!
This holiday season, the Columbia Chamber invites you to shop local and celebrate big with our Shop Small, Celebrate Big campaign! This fun and rewarding initiative encourages you to explore our vibrant community,…
Breakfast Briefing: December 2024
Topic: Working Today to Build Tomorrow’s Workforce
Moderator: Charles Appley, South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce
Panelists:…
Columbia Chamber Announces AiNautics Small Business of the Year
The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce AINautics as the Small Business of the Year Award winner.
The Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Carolina Conditions, honors a Chamber Partner with…
Small Business Breakout: November 2024
Celebrate the season and the spirit of our small business community with us at November's Small Business Breakout! Join local entrepreneurs and business owners for a festive morning filled with networking,…
Military Outreach Group: November 2024
Join us at the South Carolina State Fair 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…
Committee Spotlight: Caitlin Bruner, Talent & Workforce Committee Chair
Behind every successful Chamber initiative is a dedicated group of individuals working behind the scenes to make it happen. Our committees are the driving force behind our mission, and we’re excited to shine a…
Columbia Chamber Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 Board of Directors with the addition of ten new members.
Montague Laffitte, SouthState Bank, has been elected to serve as chairman of the board…
Richland School District One Candidate Forum: October 2024
Thank you for joining us at the Richland School District One Board Candidate Forum, where candidates shared their vision for our educational system. Key topics included student achievement, teacher pay, school…
Small Business Breakout: October 2024
Topic: Financial Literacy, Tax Strategies, & Insights from MMBA Coaches
Speakers: Allen Brown, Lionesque Capital Management; Rusty Griffith, Peloton Partners; Jim Johnson, South Carolina Small…
Breakfast Briefing: October 2024
Topic: The New Richland County Transportation Penny Program
Speakers: Creston Brown, Attorney, Belser Law Firm, PA, City of Columbia Representative on the Penny Transportation Advisory Committee; Jesica…
Small Business Breakout: September 2024
Topic: Technology and Innovation
Speakers: Matthew Gaskin, Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union; Donna Davis, D.W. Davis Consulting, LLC; and Dave Alsobrooks, SC Quantum
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Columbia Chamber Honors Local Leaders at Annual Gala
The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the award recipients for the 121st Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina. On Thursday, October 3, 2024, the Columbia Chamber will hold its…