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May 16, 2019

What makes a community a ‘Great American Defense Community’?

The Greater Columbia Region has been named as one of five communities across the United States to receive the honor of being designated as a 2019 Great American Defense Community. The Great American Defense…

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May 16, 2019

Issues Forum Summary - May 2019

May 2019: A Perspective from the Senate.

Guest Speakers: Sen. Dick Harpootlian and Sen. Katrina Shealy

Summary: 
The Chamber's May Issues Forum featured Senator Dick Harpootlian (District 20) and…

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May 16, 2019

May 2019 Partner of the Month: Experience Columbia, SC

The Columbia Chamber is proud to name Experience Columbia, SC as May's Partner of the Month. Experience Columbia is a stellar example of promoting economic development in Columbia through tourism and providing the…

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May 03, 2019

Small Business Week 2019 Kick-Off

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 with…

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May 02, 2019

Leadership Columbia Class of 2019 Completes Beautification and Branding Project for Babcock Center

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 Babcock Center's Shop Road…

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April 11, 2019

The Greater Columbia Region Named 2019 ‘Great American Defense Community’

The Greater Columbia Region Named 2019 ‘Great American Defense Community'

Award recognizes communities that help improve the quality of life for service members and military families.

The Columbia Chamber…

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April 05, 2019

Issues Forum Summary - April 2019

April 2019: A Legislative Update.

Guest Speakers: Rep. Micah Caskey and Rep. Seth Rose

Summary: 
The Chamber's April Issues Forum featured Rep Micah Caskey (R) District 89 and Rep Seth Rose (D)…

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April 04, 2019

A Sneak Peek at the 34th Annual Golf Tournament, presented by Intellisystems

The 34th Annual Golf Tournament, presented by Intellisystems, is right around the corner and we are ecstatic to share a few of the features to expect this year.

Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar 
Kick off…

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April 04, 2019

April 2019 Partner of the Month: Splash Omnimedia

The Columbia Chamber is proud to name Splash Omnimedia as April's Partner of the Month. Since joining last September, Splash Omnimedia has been a dedicated Chamber Partner by providing support through sponsoring…

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March 06, 2019

Issues Forum Summary - March 2019

March 2019: Richland County Council's Newest Members Discuss 2019 Priorities.
 

Guest Speakers: Chakisse Newton, Allison Terracio, and Joe Walker III

Summary: 
The Chamber's March Issues…

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March 06, 2019

Spotlight Article: Midlands Youth Apprenticeship Program

At least 10,000 people turn 65 every day and many are leaving the workforce. Currently, the number of people leaving the workforce is greater than those who are entering it. Partners tell us that finding qualified…

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February 08, 2019

2019 Columbia Impact Award Winners

The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the award recipients of the prestigious awards to be given at the 5th Annual Columbia Impact Awards. The 2019 Columbia Impact Awards, presented by Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd,…

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