| Are you
looking to become more involved with the Chamber but don't know what's
available? Here's a list of all the programs we offer for you to take
advantage of. |
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Annual
Gala & Auction
During this award presentation, companies in the
region are honored for exemplary standards in manufacturing, employee
programs and involvement in support of the Chamber. Individuals are
also recognized for their commitment and volunteer work with the
Chamber. |
Board
of Advisors
Members of the Board of Advisors are the
Chamber’s top investors who provide significant leadership and
financial resources to advance the Chamber’s initiatives. |
Board
of Directors
The Chamber's Board of Directors is a group of
select volunteers and staff members who meet to discuss the issues that
effect Chamber membership. |
Business@Midday
The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce offers
12 monthly lunches to educate its membership on pertinent business
topics. This is an
excellent opportunity to network with more than 100 business people each
month. |
Business@Sunrise
The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce offers
12 monthly breakfasts to educate its membership on pertinent business
topics. This is an
excellent opportunity to network with more than 100 business people each
month. |
Business
After Hours
Business After Hours is an innovative way to meet people outside
your industry and share information with business people who have
interests similar to yours. |
Chamber
SmartBuys
The companies that are listed as Chamber
SmartBuys are companies that have been chosen by the Greater Columbia
Chamber of Commerce as excellent business partners who will guarantee you
special discounts on their products and services. These companies are
officially endorsed by the Chamber. |
Chamber
E-Gram
E-Gram is our weekly email
newsletter distributed to 3,200 members each Monday. The newsletter
contains news about events happening in the area. |
Chamber
Issues Committee
The Chamber Issues Committee is a forum for addressing local,
regional, and federal issues facing the business community. |
Diplomats
The Diplomats are the Chamber’s liaisons to the
business community. Members
of this exclusive group of volunteers serve as the Chamber ambassadors
and provide vital customer service by calling on new and renewing
members. |
Friends of Our Forces
The Chamber works diligently to encourage a healthy
and strong relationship between our armed forces at Fort Jackson and
the business community in the Greater Columbia area. We encourage
ALL businesses to offer discounts to military personnel and their
family as a way to show our appreciation and give back to the
soldiers. |
Golf
Tournament
Come enjoy a relaxing day of golf while
networking with clients, friends and sponsors. The chamber’s golf tournament is a captain’s choice format
with approximately 400 golfers during a two-day tournament. |
Government
Affairs
The Chamber represents almost 3,000 member businesses and over 5,000
members. We can be a strong and influential voice in the political
process. Our strength is not just in our numbers, but also in our
ability to build a sophisticated grassroots-lobbying program that
engages our membership. The most effective lobbyist the Chamber has is
YOU, the businessperson. We hope you will become actively involved and
help shape the direction of your community. |
Information
Technology Council
The
Columbia Information Technology Council is an assemblage of technology
leaders promoting Columbia as a desirable location for IT
companies. Drawing upon their combined knowledge and experience,
the ITC identifies, cultivates and promotes those characteristics that
IT businesses require for efficient and successful operations.
Members endeavor to help develop a well-educated and dynamic
workforce, provide guidance based on their professional expertise, and
advance the amenities offered by the Greater Columbia area. |
Inter
City/Intra Regional Visits
Interested in helping shape the direction the Greater Columbia
community is
headed in the next millennium? |
Leadership
Columbia Class
Leadership Columbia participants develop the leadership skills necessary
to assume leadership roles and also become exposed to the involvement
opportunities in the community. |
Leadership
Columbia Alumni Association
The Leadership
Columbia Alumni Association strives to provide meaningful, enriching
and diverse programs that will appeal to a wide variety of Leadership
Columbia graduates in order to keep them engaged in the community,
continue to develop leadership skills and develop an understanding of
the issues that impact our community.
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Leadership
Columbia Board of Directors
The Leadership Columbia Committee (LCC) is
comprised of graduates of the Leadership Columbia program. The Committee
is responsible for the design and implementation of the programs,
selecting participants, as well as establishing governing policies. |
Manufacturers
Council
Focused on achieving the priorities of its 250
members, the Manufacturers Council provides a unified voice for area
manufacturers. |
Members
Only Discounts
The companies
that are part of the Member-2-Member program have volunteered to
offer Chamber members discounts on a variety of business and
personal needs. |
Membership
Appreciation Receptions
The Greater Columbia Chamber holds these bimonthly informal meetings to
give new members a chance to meet Chamber staff, ask questions and
figure out how to get the most out of their investment. |
Military
Affairs Committee
The Military Affairs Committee works to promote,
enhance and strengthen the relationships between our community and the
military. The reception welcomes Soldier Support Institute, Chaplain
School and Polygraph School students and their families to the Columbia
community. |
Military
Retiree Committee
This
is a new committee working to establish an aggressive
marketing/communication campaign to attract military retirees to this
region. |
Northeast
Programs
The Northeast area has received their own area council of the Greater
Columbia Chamber of Commerce due to the rapid growth of business
there. Until now
businesses didn’t have a central voice to address challenges unique
to this still developing area. The
new council will help give Northeast businesses the support they need
to grow. |
Rental
Facilities
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce has rooms available to facilitate your
meetings, receptions conferences and more needs. |
Seminar
Series
The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce
is pleased to bring you a variety of workshops targeting your
business. Please refer to the chamber's online calendar for
other upcoming workshops/seminars. For more information contact
Sonya Chapman
at 733-1117. |
Teacher
Recognition Breakfast
The
importance of educators to our community is immeasurable. For this reason, the Chamber, in partnership with the Greater
Columbia Community Relations Council, is proud to host an annual
breakfast where Teachers of the Year for each of the regional school
districts are recognized. |
Total Resource Campaign
Volunteers from member companies can earn
exciting rewards while developing new resources for the Chamber in the
Total Resource Campaign, conducted August through November each year.
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Women
& Minority Business Council
The
mission of the Women & Minority Business Council is to provide
opportunities for minority firms to interact and do business with
majority companies. |
