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Applications are now open for the Columbia Chamber’s leadership program, Leadership Columbia, for the Class of 2021. The program, founded in 1972, is a 10-month course that provides our community…

The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the recipients of the prestigious awards to be given at the 6th Annual Columbia Impact Awards. The 2020 Columbia Impact Awards, presented by…

COLUMBIA CHAMBER HONORS LOCAL LEADERS AT ANNUAL GALA Midlands Leaders to be Recognized at 117th Annual Gala. The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the award recipients for the 117th…

On Thursday, October 3, 2019, the Columbia Chamber will honor Judi Gatson as the Military Advocate of the Year at the 117th Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South…

On Thursday, September 26, 2019, the BIA of Central South Carolina, Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Central Carolina REALTORS® Association (CCRA), and Mortgage Lenders Association of Greater Columbia will host a…

In partnership with Midlands Technical College (MTC) and Apprenticeship Carolina, the Columbia Chamber is proud to announce the current class of Midlands Youth Apprenticeship Program (MYA). Signing day took place…

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…

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…

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…

Over the course of the past four months, the Leadership Columbia Class of 2019 has collectively devoted more than 900 hours of work toward exterior and interior beautification of the…