Elliott Davis and Columbia Fireflies to host “Light Up Business Downtown”
May 15, 2019
Elliott Davis, a leading business solutions firm with nine offices across the Southeast, and the Columbia Fireflies announce the two organizations are partnering to host the inaugural “Light Up Business Downtown” celebration at Segra Park. The event, which will take place on Tuesday, June 4 during the second of a three-night homestand against the Rome Braves, will offer one of the largest networking opportunities of the year for local business leaders.
“Elliott Davis is eager to pay tribute to the local companies and organizations that make Columbia a tremendous place to work, live and play,” says Rick Davis, CEO of Elliott Davis. “This one-of-a-kind event is an ideal way to gather with colleagues and professionals from a variety of industries to celebrate all of the good things taking place in the downtown business community.”
Presented by Elliott Davis, “Light Up Business Downtown” spotlights the important role that local businesses play in the economic development and prosperity of the Midlands and recognizes key members in finance and banking, law, manufacturing, retail and non-profit. Attendees will enjoy pre-game and post-game networking opportunities, special appearances, on-field competitions and other activities.
Area businesses are encouraged to take advantage of this unique teambuilding event by becoming a Business Booster. Businesses that commit to a Business Booster partnership will receive up to 75 tickets to the game, on-field recognition and a special edition commemorative gift.
For more information on becoming a Business Booster, please visit: (https://www.milb.com/columbia/events/light-up-business-downtown).
About Elliott Davis LLC
Elliott Davis LLC is a leading business solutions firm offering a full spectrum of services in the areas of tax, comprehensive assurance and consulting services to diverse businesses, organizations and individuals. With a network of nearly 800 forward-thinking professionals in major U.S. markets and alliance resources across the globe, the organization ranks among the Top 40 and fastest-growing accounting firms in the United States. Elliott Davis has been providing innovative solutions since its founding in 1920. Visit elliottdavis.com for more information.
About the Columbia Fireflies
The Columbia Fireflies are the South Atlantic League affiliate of the New York Mets. Winners of Ballpark Digest’s Best New Branding and Logo Award in 2016, the Fireflies play games across the southeast and mid-Atlantic regions, including against in-state rivals in Charleston and Greenville. The team partnered with the city of Columbia and Hughes Development to construct Segra Park, a multi-use outdoor sports and entertainment venue at the center of the BullStreet District. The Columbia Fireflies are owned by Hardball Capital, owners of the Fort Wayne TinCaps of the Midwest League and the Chattanooga Lookouts of the Southern League. For more information, visit www.ColumbiaFireflies.com, or follow the Fireflies on Twitter (@ColaFireflies), Facebook (facebook.com/columbiafireflies) and all popular social media platforms.
