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June 2018: Creating an Entrepreneurial Community Guest Speaker: Melanie Huggins, Richland Library Executive Director Summary: Executive Director Melanie Huggins provided an inspiring session on the transformation of the library and…

Congratulations to Escapology, Columbia’s newest premium escape room experience, for being chosen as the Chamber’s June Partner of the Month. Escapology opened only four months ago to the public; however,…

The Greater Columbia Chamber, Building Industry of Central South Carolina, South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association, and Central Carolina REALTORS® Association have collectively chosen to endorse candidates in the upcoming…

May 2018: Fresh Perspectives for Richland County Guest Speakers: (Seated from left to right) Byron Gipson, Johnson, Toal, & Battiste, P.A. (5th Circuit Solicitors Office); Chakisse Newton, Cardinal Consulting (District 11);…

Internships are a great way for college students to get a taste of the work world and see how they like different industries. Many colleges and universities are now requiring…

Small Business Week is a national celebration and recognition of small businesses, their owners, and employees. Every year since 1963 the first week of May has been presidentially proclaimed as…

Richardson, Plowden & Robinson, P.A. has been selected as the Columbia Chamber’s May Partner of the Month for their broad engagement in Chamber events, programs, and service to the Board…

  Chamber Conversations: The Gubernatorial Candidate Series is in full swing with five dates down and only two more to go! Phil Noble was our first candidate on March 13:…

Panera Bread has been selected as the Columbia Chamber’s April Partner of the Month for their customer dedication and for their support and sponsorships of Chamber events. During 2017, Panera…

Learn about the Chamber’s  and one of our Partner’s role in local and state elections with Chamber Executive Vice President Henri Baskins, and WREN (Women’s Rights & Empowerment Network) CEO…