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September 05, 2019

117th Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina

On Thursday, October 3, 2019, the Columbia Chamber will host the 117th Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center at 5:30 pm to celebrate and…

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September 04, 2019

September 2019 Partner of the Month: Sign It Quick

The Columbia Chamber is proud to name Sign It Quick, Signs & Screen Printing as September's Partner of the Month. Julie and Stan Wetherell, Owners of the Columbia store, provide over-the-top signs and banners for…

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August 19, 2019

Columbia Chamber Honors the Cassels Family at Annual Gala

The Columbia Chamber will honor W. T. "Bill" Cassels, Jr and William T. "Tobin" Cassels, III at the Chamber's 117th Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina, Thursday, October 3, 2019…

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August 16, 2019

Midlands Youth Apprenticeship Program Holds Student Signing Day

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 on…

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August 13, 2019

Leadership Columbia Class of 2020 Announced

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 2020…

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August 09, 2019

Carl Blackstone Elected to Serve on ACCE Board of Directors

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 of over 9,…

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August 09, 2019

August 2019 Partner of the Month: Party Reflections

The Columbia Chamber is proud to name Party Reflections as August's Partner of the Month. Aimee Wicker, Business Development South Carolina, and her team provide upscale event rental products and services to create…

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August 08, 2019

Issues Forum Summary - August 2019

August 2019: Update on Richland School District One & Richland School District Two.
 

 

Guest Speakers: Chairman Jamie L. Devine, Richland School District One, and Chairman James Manning,…

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August 07, 2019

Blood, Shred, & Beers

What do a blood drive, shred day, and craft brewery have in common… you, our Partners.

On August 23, the Columbia Chamber is holding its first "Blood, Shred, & Beers" event at Steel Hands Brewing. This…

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July 12, 2019

Great American Defense Community

"Receiving the designation as a Great American Defense Community is a fitting tribute to the many business and community partners who work diligently to embrace the military men and women serving in the greater…

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June 10, 2019

June 2019 Partner of the Month: Karen's Mobile Kitchen & Catering

The Columbia Chamber is proud to name Karen's Mobile Kitchen & Catering as June's Partner of the Month. Owners, Karen and Idowu Erinfolami, have gone above and beyond with participating in Chamber events and…

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June 10, 2019

Issues Forum Summary - June 2019

June 2019: Attracting Visitors and Businesses to Columbia.


Guest Speakers: Jenna Bridgers, City Center Partnership, and Jason Outman, Experience Columbia SC

Summary: 
The Chamber's June…

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