114th Annual Gala and Awards Ceremony call for nominations
June 20, 2016The Columbia Chamber is Now Accepting Nominations for the Young Professional, Small & Minority Business Advocate and Military Advocate of the Year Awards
COLUMBIA, SC – On Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the Metropolitan Convention Center, the Columbia Chamber will host over 700 guests at the 114th Annual Gala. The event celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of the past year, while highlighting the goals and agenda for the upcoming season.
The Chamber is now accepting nominations for the following award categories:
– 2016 Young Professional of the Year
– 2016 Small and Minority Business Advocate of the Year
– 2016 Military Advocate of the Year
Nominations are being accepted online until 12 PM on July 15, 2016.
In addition, the Chamber will honor the Ambassador and the Diplomat of the Year.
For more information about nominations, sponsorships or attending the Gala, contact Alexa Stillwell at [email protected] or 803.733.1138.
About Columbia Chamber
The Columbia Chamber is a private, non-profit, Partner-driven organization comprised of 1,500 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals in Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry and Richland counties. The Columbia Chamber serves as the voice of its Partners and the business community at large on matters of economic, educational, social, cultural and political concern, as well as supports and promotes the success of its Partners through networking, professional development, advocacy and leadership. The organization has represented the interests of the local business community since 1902.
To become a Partner or to learn more about the Columbia Chamber, as well as its events, programs and initiatives, visit www.ColumbiaChamber.com.






