Gather & Grow is the Columbia Chamber’s monthly business development series designed to spark meaningful networking, share practical insights, and strengthen connections across the region. Held at rotating locations between Downtown, Forest Acres, and Northeast Columbia, each event offers professionals an energizing space to exchange ideas, gain new perspectives, and grow their business.

Open to businesses of all sizes and industries, Gather & Grow provides a consistent opportunity to expand your reach, build visibility, and walk away with actionable takeaways you can apply right away. Whether you’re looking to meet new contacts, promote your services, or simply stay plugged into the Columbia business community, Gather & Grow is designed to support your goals.

Sponsoring Gather & Grow positions your company as a champion of local business, offering high-visibility brand exposure and direct access to a diverse, engaged audience of professionals and decision-makers.

Venue: The venue will rotate monthly – please check the website for up-to-date event information.
 
Registration:
  • Chamber Partner: Free
  • Non-Partner: $15
 
Time: 8:00AM | Coffee included

 

2026 Dates (1st Wednesday): Monthly

  • NO GATHER & GROW IN JANUARY
  • NO GATHER & GROW IN JULY
  • 2/4 – Downtown | Segra Park
  • 8/5 – Forest Acres
  • 3/4 – Northeast | R2i2
  • 9/2 – Downtown | Segra Park
  • 4/1 – Forest Acres
  • 10/7 – Northeast | R2i2 
  • 5/6 – Downtown | Segra Park
  • 11/4 – Forest Acres
  • 6/3 – Northeast | R2i2
  • 12/2 – Downtown | Segra Park


 

  • Presenting Sponsor recognition with Chamber social media promotion
  • Top billing logo placement on digital and print promotional materials
  • Seat on the Gather & Grow Business Alliance (subject to prior approval)

  • Sponsor logo with hyperlink on event-specific registration page and eCommunications

  • Opportunity to provide a speaker and/or topic for Gather & Grow (subject to prior approval)
  • Opportunity to display promotional and marketing materials
  • Opportunity to provide sponsor message at each Gather & Grow (subject to prior approval)
  • Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
  • First right of renewal for 2027
  • Influencer Sponsor recognition with Chamber social media promotion
  • Sponsor logo placement on digital and print promotional materials

  • Sponsor logo with hyperlink on event-specific registration page and eCommunications

  • Opportunity to display promotional and marketing materials
  • Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
  • Influencer Sponsor recognition with Chamber social media promotion
  • Sponsor logo placement on digital and print promotional materials

  • Sponsor logo with hyperlink on event-specific registration page and eCommunications

  • Opportunity to display promotional and marketing materials
  • Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
  • Supporter Sponsor recognition 
  • Sponsor logo placement on digital and print promotional materials

  • Sponsor logo with hyperlink on event-specific registration page and eCommunications

  • Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report

The Small Business Champion Program supports five Non-Partner small businesses—each in operation for two or more years—by covering their Columbia Chamber Partnership dues for one year. This initiative gives these businesses access to the Chamber’s full suite of advocacy, networking, and visibility opportunities, helping them grow and contribute to our regional economy.

By sponsoring this program, your company demonstrates a strong commitment to strengthening local business, supporting entrepreneurship, and building a more inclusive business community.

  • Exclusive recognition as the Small Business Champion Sponsor with social media announcement
  • Top billing in all Small Business Champion advertising
  • Logo featured on the Small Business Champion webpage and digital application form
  • Company featured in exclusive press release announcing the Small Business Champion Program 
  • Recognition during the City of Columbia’s Small Business Month press conference
  • Logo included on the Gather & Grow registration page and in promotional eCommunications
  • Logo on all printed and digital materials, including the attendee program
  • Opportunity to display promotional materials at each Gather & Grow event 
  • Opportunity to address the audience at Gather & Grow events (subject to prior approval)
  • Opportunity for a representative to serve on the Gather & Grow Business Alliance (subject to prior approval)
  • Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
  • First right of renewal for 2027

For more information regarding sponsorships and events, please email Hilary Bell or call (803) 733-1115.