Midlands leaders to proclaim Small Business Week
April 28, 2016
On Monday, May 2 at 2:00 PM the Columbia Chamber, City of Columbia and Richland County will announce the official start of National Small Business Week in Columbia, South Carolina during a press conference at the Columbia Chamber, 930 Richland Street.
National Small Business Week is a campaign organized by the United States Small Business Administration to support and acknowledge the importance of small businesses to the country’s economy. Columbia has participated in the event since 2012 with local programs and events to develop and enhance the presence of small businesses in the community.
Speakers include:
Carl Blackstone, President and CEO, Columbia Chamber
The Honorable Steve Benjamin, Mayor, City of Columbia
The Honorable Torrey Rush, Chairman, Richland County Council
A reception will be held immediately following the press conference. Please visit the Columbia Chamber’s website for a list of Small Business Week activities.
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.
