Columbia Chamber Announces 2016 Yellow Jasmine Awards Honorees

February 1, 2016

Eight to Be Recognized for Outstanding Achievement at 2nd Annual Yellow Jasmine Awards

The Columbia Chamber announced the recipients of five prestigious awards to be given at the 2nd Annual Yellow Jasmine Awards at the Columbia Marriott on February 11, 2016. The 2016 Yellow Jasmine Awards are presented by Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.

“Despite a trying year for the State of South Carolina, our region has seen great growth in the face of challenges,” says Columbia Chamber President and CEO, Carl Blackstone, “The Yellow Jasmine Awards are an opportunity for the Chamber to recognize these outstanding organizations and individuals who continue to make strides within our community.”

The Columbia Chamber will recognize the following:

 

Small/Medium Business Impact Award

South Carolina Community Bank

Large Business Impact Award

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP

Community Impact Awards

City of Columbia Police Department

Forest Acres Police Department

South Carolina National Guard

Richland County Sheriff’s Department

Friend of Business Award

Johnny Jeffcoat

New Partner of the Year Award

Alpha Media Broadcasting

 

The luncheon and reception will begin at 11:00 AM. For more information, or to attend the Yellow Jasmine Awards, please contact Alexa Stillwell at [email protected] or 803.733.1138.

 

About the 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.