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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 –…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

SC Chamber Accepting Applications for S.C. Big 50


June 13, 2012

Applications due Aug. 10 for ranking of the state’s largest employers   COLUMBIA, SC – June 13, 2012 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce,the state’s unified voice of business, is…

S.C. Chamber Associate Named Association Executive of the Year

June 5, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – June 5, 2012 – Tish Anderson, associate vice presidentof programs and events at the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, hasbeen named the 2012 Association Executive of the…

TPM Earns Autodesk Consulting Specialization

May 16, 2012

Autodesk Partner Now Providing Consulting Services and Expertise for the AEC Industry GREENVILLE, SC – May 16, 2012 – TPM, a solutions provider for the AEC industry, today announced that it…

Container Traffic at SC Ports Up 8% in April

May 16, 2012

CHARLESTON, SC – May 16, 2012 – Container volume in the Port ofCharleston rose nearly 8 percent last month over 2011 levels, in resultsannounced during the South Carolina Ports Authority’s…

Fred Powell Joins Homeowners Mortgage as Senior Vice President

May 15, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – May 15, 2012 – Fred Powell is the newest member of the Homeowners Mortgage Enterprises leadership team. Powell will serve as Senior Vice President of Retail Sales…

Mangini begins 1,000 mile run for Parkinson’s awareness





May 9, 2012

CHARLESTON, SC – May 9, 2012 – James Mangini began his 1,000 miletrek to New York raising funds and awareness for Parkinson’sdisease. Prior to that, about 50 supporters, including North…

Welch Promoted to Regional Manager at Homeowners Mortgage

May 8, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – May 8, 2012 – Wonida Welch is new regional manager at Homeowners Mortgage Enterprises. She most recently served as branch manager and mortgage loan originator with the…

Young & Free South Carolina Fundraises for Water Missions International

April 24, 2012

Change for Change Campaign to raise money for a water purification system in AfricaN.CHARLESTON, SC – April 24, 2012 – Young & Free South Carolina,powered by South Carolina Federal Credit…

SC Business Week Now Accepting 
Applications and Sponsorships

April 10, 2012

2012 Business Week Presented by South Carolina Cable Television Association
 COLUMBIA, SC – April 10. 2012 – Student applications andsponsorships are being accepted for the prestigious South CarolinaBusiness Week, July…

OnSite Power Services provides Emergency Generator Services to SC, NC and GA

April 6, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – April 5, 2012 – The Midlands welcomes OnSite Power Services, LLC and its Owner, Mark T. Bullock as a leading provider of emergency generator services, sales, and…

Founder of Circa PR Charleston to speak at CSW 2012

April 4, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – April 4, 2012 – Katie Kern, founder of Circa PR, isscheduled to speak and host a workshop at Columbia Style Week 2012 inJune. Founded by Katie Kern,…

SC Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt to Receive 2012 Global Vision Award

April 2, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – April 2, 2012 – The Columbia World Affairs announcesthat Robert M. “Bobby” Hitt III, South Carolina Secretary of Commerce,will receive the 2012 Global Vision Award. Hitt will…

Southern Region Still Has Work to Do on Adolescent Sexual Health

March 19, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – March 19, 2012 – Two key advocacy and educationorganizations in South Carolina are joining 20 organizations across 10southern states to call for improved sexual health education in…

HUD Awards$185,000 in Counseling Grants to Help Families Find and Keep Housing in SC

March 19, 2012

HUD funding critical to support six counseling agencies in South Carolina COLUMBIA,SC – March 19, 2012 – As part of its continuing effort to help familiesfind decent housing and to…

Palmetto Poison Center Observes National Poison Prevention Week

March 19, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – March 19, 2012 – Each year more than 2 million callsare received at Poison Centers nationwide.  The Palmetto Poison Centerreceived over 35,000 calls in 2011 from all…

BlueCross Issues National Walk @ Lunch Day Challenge to S.C. Employers

March 12, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – March 12, 2012 – BlueCross BlueShield of SouthCarolina is challenging other South Carolina companies to follow itslead and hold lunchtime walks for their employees on National Walk…

Heather Ricard Promoted to Director of Risk Management Services for the Municipal Association of SC

March 8, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – March 8, 2012 – Heather Ricard is the new director of Risk Management Services at the Municipal Association of South Carolina. Formerly CFO andassistant director for Risk…