Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Honored 2012 Award Recipients at 110th Annual Gala and Auction

October 1, 2012

Five Business Leaders and Two Companies Recognized COLUMBIA, SC – October 1, 2012 – The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce honored five business leaders and two companies at its 110th Annual…

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South Carolina Commission on Women Honors Justice Kaye Hearn With 2012 Woman of Achievement Award

September 28, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – September 24, 2012 – The South Carolina Commission on Women has selected South Carolina Supreme Court Justice Kaye Hearn of Conway as the 2012 recipient of the…

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Columbia Museum of Art announces 11th season of popular chamber music series with a new name, CMA Chamber Music on Main

September 27, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – September 27, 2012 – The popular and critically acclaimed chamber music series created by Artistic Director Charles Wadsworth returns to the Columbia Museum of Art for its…

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Miller-Valentine Group Volunteers at the Boys & Girls Club Ben Arnold Campus

September 27, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – September 27, 2012 – Employees with Miller-Valentine Group recently volunteered through the United Way of the Midlands and participated in a deep cleaning of the Boys &…

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Historic Columbia Foundation Offers Happy Hour History Tours of the Vista Every Friday in October

September 21, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – September 21, 2012 – Historic Columbia Foundation will offer Happy Hour History Tours of the Vista at 5:30 pm every Friday in October. These guided walking tours,…

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Congregation Beth Israel Receives Funding to Support Senior Programming

September 19, 2012

BJH Foundation for Senior Services Sets Record by Exceeding $200K in Grants for Jewish Seniors GREENVILLE, SC – September 19, 2012 – BJH Foundation for Senior Services, based in Greensboro,…

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Congregation Beth Israel Receives Funding to Support Senior Programming

September 19, 2012

BJH Foundation for Senior Services Sets Record by Exceeding $200K in Grants for Jewish Seniors GREENVILLE,SC – September 19, 2012 – BJH Foundation for Senior Services, based inGreensboro, N.C., recently…

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Myrtle Beach Southern Living Showcase Home is Just a Short Drive Away

September 17, 2012

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – September 17, 2012 – Myrtle Beach’s first Southern Living Showcase Home is now open for tours and is well worth the drive. The home, built by…

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Greater Lexington Chamber launches radio show

September 17, 2012

LEXINGTON, SC – September 17, 2012 – “Tower Talk Live,” a weekly radio show about the Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center, debuts this week on WLXM 107.9 FM. Hosted…

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Myrtle Beach Southern Living Showcase Home is Just a Short Drive Away

September 17, 2012

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – September 17, 2012 – Myrtle Beach’s first SouthernLiving Showcase Home is now open for tours and is well worth the drive.The home, built by Classic of…

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Historic Columbia Foundation’s Famously hot Behind the Scenes Tours Return with Two New Tours Announced

September 13, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – September, 13 2012 – As part of the Historic Columbia Foundation’s 50th Anniversary, the organization’s popular behind-the-scenes tours return this fall with two exclusive tour options in…

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CMARK International Inc. Continues to Expands Its Product Line

September 12, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – September 12, 2012 – CMARK International, Inc., a global provider of facility and logistic support services for government and commercial institutions, is making a major effort to…

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Darlington Raceway Blood Drive Collects 218 Units of Blood on September 11

September 12, 2012

DARLINGTON, SC – September 12, 2012 – Due to the gracious generosity of its fans and community members, the Darlington Raceway Blood Drive collected 218 units of blood during its…

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United Way’s Day of Action and Campaign Kickoff combine for free community-wide event

September 12, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – September 12, 2012 – United Way’s Day of Action on September 20 will bring together over 600 volunteers from corporations and local businesses to donate their time…

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Darlington Raceway Blood Drive Collects 218 Units of Blood on September 11

September 12, 2012

DARLINGTON, SC – September 12, 2012 – Due to the gracious generosityof its fans and community members, the Darlington Raceway Blood Drivecollected 218 units of blood during its annual event…

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Glenforest School Announces 8th Annual Chili Cook-off & Fall Festival In partnership with West Metro Rotary – September 22nd

September 12, 2012

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – September 13, 2012 – Glenforest School, in partnership with the West Columbia Metro Rotary hosts the Eighth Annual Chili Cook-off and Fall Festival on Saturday, September…

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Mary Sieck Joins SC State Housing Board of Commissioners

August 31, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – August 31, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley has announced the appointment of Mary Sieck of Lake Wylie as a member of the nine-member Board of Commissioners for…

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Leadership Columbia Announces 2013 Committee Members

August 29, 2012

Neil Jones to Chair Columbia Leadership Program COLUMBIA, SC – August 29, 2012 – Leadership Columbia, a program created and managed by the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, has announced its…

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Area’s First Southern Living Showcase Home Debuts Friday

August 29, 2012

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – August 29, 2012 – The Southern Living Showcase Home by Classic, located on 7464 Catena Lane in Seville at Grande Dunes, opens to the public this…

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Area’s First Southern Living Showcase Home Debuts Friday

August 29, 2012

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – August 29, 2012 – The Southern Living ShowcaseHome by Classic, located on 7464 Catena Lane in Seville at Grande Dunes,opens to the public this Friday, August…

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Historic Columbia Foundation’s Early Columbia Lecture Series Kicks Off September 4

August 22, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – August 21, 2012 – In honor of Historic Columbia Foundation’s 50th Anniversary, the Foundation is pleased to offer a three-part Lecture Series on the history of Columbia,…

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Columbia CVB Provides Much Needed Resources and Assistance to Fort Jackson Graduates and Families Visiting the Region


August 22, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – August 22, 2012 – Last year alone, roughly 36,000 soldiers graduated basic combat training and 8,000 soldiers graduated advanced individual training from Fort Jackson. Because of these…

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2012 Palmetto Pillar Awards Recipients

August 22, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – August 22, 2012 – The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Information Technology Council (ITC) announces the winners and finalists for its 2012 Palmetto Pillar Awards. The nominees…

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USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Ag Producers Bring Increased Value to Their Products

August 21, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – August 21, 2012 – USDA Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack invites agricultural producers to apply for Value Added Producer Grants (VAPG) by the October 15, 2012 deadline to…

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USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Ag Producers Bring Increased Value to Their Products

August 21, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – August 21, 2012 – USDA Agriculture Secretary TomVilsack invites agricultural producers to apply for Value Added ProducerGrants (VAPG) by the October 15, 2012 deadline to increase the…

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Historic Columbia Foundation Awarded Grant From AT&T for Mann-Simons Learning Our History Project

August 20, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – August 17, 2012 – Historic Columbia Foundation was awarded a $11,500 grant from AT&T in support of the Mann-Simons community engagement project. The Learning Our History –…

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Nominees Announced for 8th Annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards

August 20, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – August 20, 2012 – Nominees have been announced for the 8th Annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards, recognizing businesses’ significant contributions to moving South Carolina forward in…

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Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Announces 2013 Leadership Columbia Class

August 20, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – August 20, 2012 – Leadership Columbia (LC), a program for existing and emerging leaders sponsored by the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, announces the Leadership Columbia Class…

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Nominees Announced for 8th Annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards

August 20, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – August 20, 2012 – Nominees have been announced for the8th Annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards, recognizingbusinesses’ significant contributions to moving South Carolina forwardin diversity initiatives. Several…

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County Conservation Commission Seeking Preservation Opportunities

August 20, 2012

ST. GEORGE, SC – August 20, 2012 – The Dorchester County Conservation Commission, the citizen board appointed to make land conservation recommendations to County Council, is seeking Dorchester County land…

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Midlands Mom’s Mobile Laser Tag Business Celebrates First Anniversary & Introducing New Go Go Water Tag

August 17, 2012

LEXINGTON, SC – August 20, 2012 – Go Go Laser Tag, LLC is celebrating its one year anniversary with the launch of its latest backyard game venture – GO GO…

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Market Ready training – Food producers register now for August 30 workshop

August 13, 2012

CONWAY, SC – August 13, 2012 – Food producers interested in learning how to sell products directly to restaurant chefs and retail managers are invited to attend a South Carolina…

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Lowe’s Heroes Begins Renovation on USO at Columbia Metropolitan Airport

August 13, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – August 13, 2012 –  Eight Lowes Home Improvement Stores in Columbia are partnering together this week to renovate the two USO locations inside the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. …

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Export Growth Benefits South Carolina Companies

August 13, 2012

Six month 2012 South Carolina merchandise exports are up 4 percent over same period last yearWASHINGTON – August 13, 2012 – The International Trade Administration (ITA) recently announced new export…

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Export Growth Benefits South Carolina Companies

August 13, 2012

Six month 2012 South Carolina merchandise exports are up 4 percent over same period last yearWASHINGTON – August 13, 2012 – The International Trade Administration(ITA) recently announced new export data…

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August is Farmers Market Month in South Carolina

August 6, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – August 6, 2012 – National Farmers Market Week is August 5-11, but Hugh Weathers, South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture, announces that Governor Nikki Haley has officially proclaimed…

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Charles D. Beaman Jr. Named Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce 2012 Ambassador of the Year

August 6, 2012

CEO of Palmetto Health to Receive Chamber’s Highest Individual Honor COLUMBIA, SC – August 6, 2012 – Charles D. Beaman Jr., CEO of Palmetto Health, has been selected as the Greater…

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Dig South Conference Extends Call For Presenters To August 24

August 6, 2012

Tickets for conference celebrating the Southeastern knowledge economy go on sale October 1 CHARLESTON, SC – August 6, 2012 – The first annual Dig South interactiveconference and expo has extended the…

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SC Economics calls for Young Entrepreneur Nominations

August 6, 2012

Do you know a student who has what it takes to be South Carolina’s next Young Entrepreneur award winner? COLUMBIA, SC – August 6, 2012 – When Mark Zuckerberg created…

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SC Economics calls for Young Entrepreneur Nominations

August 6, 2012

Do you know a student who has what it takes to be South Carolina’s next Young Entrepreneur award winner? SC Economics, a COLUMBIA, SC – August 6, 2012 – When…

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Greater Lexington Chamber welcomes new branding/media manager

August 2, 2012

LEXINGTON, SC – August 2, 2012 – Emily Russell has joined the staff of the Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center as Branding and Media Manager. Russell will be managing…

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Museum Shop announces CALL FOR ENTRIES for the popular Artisan Fair & Sale

August 1, 2012

A juried event celebrating fine craft on Saturday, November 10, 2012 COLUMBIA, SC – August 1, 2012 – The Museum Shop at the Columbia Museum of Art announces a CALL FOR…

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Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Wins Communication of the Year Award

August 1, 2012

Columbia Chamber Recognized by CACCE at Annual Conference COLUMBIA, SC – August 1, 2012 – The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce was honored at the 2012 Carolinas Association of Chamber of…

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South Lake Family Dental Welcomes Dr. Marissa Whitehead

July 30, 2012

LEXINGTON, SC – South Lake Family Dental, a dental practice in Lexington dedicated to quality care and the comfort of its patients, recently welcomed Dr. Marissa Whitehead, DMD, to its…

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Riverbanks Park Commission Announces New Chair

July 30, 2012

Mr. Earl Brown, Jr. Takes Office for 2012-2014 TermCOLUMBIA, SC – July 30, 2012 – The Riverbanks Park Commission, the governing authority of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, is proud to…

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3D Systems Acquires Viztu Technologies

July 25, 2012

Expands Cubify With Photo Capture and Play Simplicity ROCK HILL, SC – July 25, 2012 – 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) announced that has acquired Viztu Technologies, the developer of Hypr3D,…

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Riverbanks Takes Additional Steps to Improve Guest Experience

July 25, 2012

Zoo to Erect New Fencing for Increased Parking Security COLUMBIA, SC – July 25, 2012 – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is taking additional steps to increase security and improve the…

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Community Donations Pave Way to Employment for SC Residents

July 9, 2012

7,282 People Employed with Help from Goodwill During Organization’s Fiscal Year COLUMBIA, SC – July 9, 2012 – For over 7,200 SouthCarolinians, discarded clothing, unneeded household items, and outdatedcomputers have…

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Nominations Open for 8th Annual
Excellence In Workplace Diversity Awards

June 27, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – June 26, 2012 – Nominations are now open for the 8th Annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards, recognizing businesses’ significant contributions to moving South Carolina forward in…

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SC Ports Plans $147 Million in Capital Spending for Year, 8% Container Growth

June 18, 2012

Charleston Container Volume Up 10% in May   CHARLESTON, SC – June 18, 2012 – On the heels of a 10 percent increasein container volume last month, the South Carolina Ports…

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