Leadership Columbia Class of 2019 announces class project
April 15, 2019
The Leadership Columbia Class of 2019 is completing this year’s project – beautification of the Babcock Center’s Shop Road location, as well as marketing and branding efforts for the organization as a whole –for an unveiling event from 3 – 5 p.m. on Tues., April 30 at the Shop Road facility.
The unveiling doubles as a chance to see firsthand the work completed by the Leadership Columbia Class of 2019 over the past several months, as well as an opportunity to connect potential employers with the Babcock Center participants. Speakers from Babcock Center and the Columbia Chamber will be on hand to recognize the donors who made this project possible, go over the details of the project and highlight how these contributions will help the Babcock Center moving forward.
Tours of the facility will be provided by Babcock Center participants and guests are invited to mingle and enjoy entertainment by the Mark Rapp Group and refreshments provided by Michael’s Café and Catering. Items crafted by Babcock Center participants in the woodworking shop will be on display and attendees will be invited to help make their own mark on the beautification project with an interactive painting opportunity.
About Leadership Columbia
Leadership Columbia is an educational program offered through the Columbia Chamber. The 10-month program provides emerging and existing leaders in the Midlands area with an opportunity to enhance their civic knowledge and network. For over 40 years, Leadership Columbia has helped participants better understand the local community, while building relationships with the region’s current and future leaders.
For more information on Leadership Columbia, visit www.columbiachamber.com or contact Charlotte Bian-Lingle at 803.733.1146.
About Columbia Chamber
The Columbia Chamber is a private, non-profit, partner-driven organization comprised of 1,200 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.
About the Babcock Center Foundation
The Babcock Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower people with lifelong disabilities to enjoy life by promoting abilities and respecting choice. An inclusive community is one free of barriers for people with lifelong disabilities. Babcock Center is the largest private provider of community services for people with severe lifelong disabilities in South Carolina. Today, nearly 5,000 adults with disabilities throughout South Carolina receive vocational training on a daily basis. Over 800 adults with autism, cognitive disabilities, head injuries or related disabilities are employed in the marketplace and earn competitive wages.
For more information about the Babcock Center Foundation contact Director, Carrie Deaton via phone at (803)799.1970 or via email at [email protected].
