Columbia Chamber graduates 51 from Leadership Columbia class
June 15, 2016
Over 50 Participants in the Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Program Honored at Graduation Ceremony
On Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, the Columbia Chamber and the Leadership Columbia Advisory Board (LCAB) honored 51 graduates of the Leadership Columbia program. The Class of 2016 completed ten class days, an orientation, a retreat, and a class project at the Autism Academy of South Carolina (AASC). Since its inception in 1972, Leadership Columbia has graduated over 1,900 leaders in the Midlands.
“Leadership Columbia provides the Midlands with a group of dedicated and passionate servant leaders,” said Carl Blackstone, President and CEO of the Columbia Chamber, “The work the Class of 2016 has done for the Autism Academy will greatly affect the lives of many in our community for years to come.”
The Leadership Columbia Class of 2016:
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“The Class of 2016 is a group of incredible change agents,” said Monique McDaniels, 2015-2016 LCAB Chair, “These trailblazers have truly made a lasting impact on our region.”
In addition to presenting each graduate with a commemorative plaque, the Columbia Chamber and LCAB honored Ross Shealy with the Glenn Jacobus Award, an award given each year to a class member who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the class project and truly embodied the role of a servant leader.
“The Leadership Columbia Alumni Association (LCAA) focuses on continuing and enhancing the skills created during the class year,” said Allison Sullivan, 2015-2016 LCAA Chair, “The graduates from this year’s class will join nearly 2,000 distinguished alumni serving our community.”
In July, the Columbia Chamber will announce the Leadership Columbia Class of 2017.
“Year after year I continue to be impressed with the outstanding group of leaders within the program,” said incoming 2016-2017 LCAB Chair, Josh Elliott, “We are proud of the legacy created by the graduates of the Class of 2016, and look forward to the upcoming year with the Class of 2017.”
About Leadership Columbia
Founded by the Columbia Chamber in 1972, Leadership Columbia strives to provide the community with an enduring source of diverse leaders who are prepared to serve their region. The 10-month skills-building program, aims to identify and motivate emerging community leaders; provide an educational experience with a strong emphasis on social and community awareness; and challenge participants to apply their talents within their community while providing an opportunity to become involved. The program focuses on showing the candidates an in-depth look at critical issues facing the Midlands.
For more information on Leadership Columbia, visit www.ColumbiaChamber.com or contact Elizabeth Cardell at [email protected].
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.
