SC Chamber celebrates State’s Agribusiness and Forestry Industries at annual spotlight event
March 27, 2025
Last Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) celebrated National Agriculture Day by hosting its annual Spotlight on Agriculture and Forestry event. The annual event was…
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SC Chamber responds to historic income tax proposal
March 25, 2025
In response to the historic tax reform proposal announced by Governor Henry McMaster and legislative leadership, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Brenan released the following statement:…
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SC Chamber celebrates Women in Leadership through awards, panel discussions and special keynote at 4th Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium
March 25, 2025
Last Thursday, March 13, 2025, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) celebrated Women’s History Month by hosting its 4th Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium in Columbia, South Carolina. The Symposium, presented…
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Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center
March 25, 2025
An accredited Chamber, the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center has been creating a community that grows business for more than 65 years. Through advocacy, education, and services for its 700+…
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SC Chamber to host Spotlight on Agriculture and Forestry event
March 17, 2025
South Carolina’s agribusiness, agriculture, and forestry industries are vital to our state’s economy, with a diverse range of companies from family farms and livestock producers to large food manufacturers. In…
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Dining on The Dam 2025 presented by Palmetto Renovations
March 14, 2025
DINING ON THE DAM – A DAM GOOD TIME! Get ready for an unparalleled evening of celebration as the highly anticipated Dining on the Dam returns, bringing together the best…
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SC Chamber to host 4th Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium
March 12, 2025
Please join the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce for our Fourth Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium, on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Columbia Convention Center. The annual Women’s Leadership Symposium celebrates…
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Greater Irmo Chamber honors local leaders at Annual Gala and Awards Night
March 4, 2025
On Friday, February 28, 2024, the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce honored outstanding Chamber partners at the 2025 Irmo Chamber Awards Night and Gala, presented by Steve Padgett’s Honda of…
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“From Overwhelmed to Optimized: Unleashing Agentic AI for Small Business Growth”
February 18, 2025
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center’s Small Business Council is hosting an educational seminar on February 20, 2025. The Chamber’s Small Business Council regularly hosts seminars for business owners and…
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SC Chamber announces A’ja Wilson as the Keynote Speaker for the 4th Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium
February 11, 2025
This week, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce revealed A’ja Wilson as the highly anticipated Keynote Speaker for the 4th Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium. The annual Women’s Leadership Symposium celebrates the contributions of women…
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SC Chamber responds to Governor McMaster’s 2025 State of the State Address
January 30, 2025
In response to Governor Henry McMaster’s 2025 State of the State address, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Brenan released the following statement: “Tonight, Governor McMaster reminded…
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Columbia Chamber Leadership Columbia program seeking applications
January 29, 2025
Leadership Columbia Class of 2026 Applications Now Open Applications are now open for the Columbia Chamber’s leadership program, Leadership Columbia, for the Class of 2026. Approximately 60 applicants will be…
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SC Chamber releases 2025 Competitiveness Agenda
January 15, 2025
Legislative Session Priorities from the State’s Leading Voice for Business Ahead of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s annual legislative session kickoff event, Business Speaks, the SC Chamber released its…
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Columbia Chamber names AINautics Small Business of the Year
December 3, 2024
Winner announced at November Small Business Breakout Event. The Columbia Chamber announce AINautics as the Small Business of the Year Award winner. The Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by…
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Columbia Chamber announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
November 14, 2024
Montague Laffitte, SouthState Bank, to Chair Columbia Chamber Board of Directors The Columbia Chamber announced the 2024-2025 Board of Directors with the addition of ten new members. Montague Laffitte, SouthState…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announces additional award recipients to be honored at 45th Annual Summit
October 17, 2024
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber), the state’s leading voice for business, is set to host its 45th Annual Summit, presented by Ogletree Deakins, October 28th-30th at the Wild Dunes…
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S.C. Commerce awarded grant to support state exporters
October 15, 2024
State of South Carolina receives U.S. Small Business Administration funding The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce names W. Tobin Cassels III 2024 Business Leader of the Year
October 2, 2024
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced Southeastern Freight Lines President W. ‘Tobin’ Cassels III as the 2024 recipient of the organization’s annual Business Leader of the Year…
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Columbia Chamber honors local leaders at 121st Annual Gala
September 23, 2024
Midlands Leaders to be Recognized at 121st Annual Gala. The Columbia Chamber announced the award recipients for the 121st Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina. On Thursday, October 3,…
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Columbia Chamber honors Keller Kissam at Chamber’s 121st Annual Gala
September 17, 2024
Keller Kissam, Dominion Energy South Carolina President, named Columbia Chamber’s 2024 Ambassador of the Year. The Columbia Chamber will honor Keller Kissam at the Chamber’s 121st Annual Gala, Thursday, October 3, 2024.…
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Greater Columbia Chamber Breakfast Briefing – Sept 11
September 9, 2024
The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly Breakfast Briefing focused on “Strategic Collaboration for Building Future Regional Growth and Success.” Come hear from Columbia Economic Development Director Ryan Coleman and Central SC…
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Now accepting RFPs for Leadership Columbia class of 2025 Class Project
August 19, 2024
Leadership Columbia (LC) seeks to partner with one nonprofit organization for the LC25 Class Project. The selected organization will benefit from a dedicated team of approximately 60 individuals with various…
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Columbia Chamber announces 2025 Leadership Columbia class
August 15, 2024
60 Local Individuals selected for 52nd Class of Chamber’s Leadership Program Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, for emerging and existing leaders in the…
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Leadership Columbia seeks proposals from nonprofits for class project
July 29, 2024
Proposals Due August 30, 2024 The Columbia Chamber’s flagship leadership program, Leadership Columbia, is requesting proposals for the LC Class of 2025 class project. Each year, the LC class chooses a…
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Kerry Powers of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce completes year 2 at Institute for Organization Management
July 8, 2024
A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that…
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Chamber Award nominations now open!
June 24, 2024
Nominations Due Wednesday, July 3 The Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center is pleased to announce its annual 2024 Chamber Awards Recognition Program. These awards recognize the achievements of its shareholders and celebrate the…
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Gather & Grow – Northeast: June 2024
June 24, 2024
Join the Chamber and the newly formed Northeast Business Alliance for a collaborative meeting. As the Chamber works to expand our initiatives throughout the Midlands region, we’ve partnered with representatives…
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Columbia Chamber graduates 62 Midlands leaders
June 19, 2024
62 Participants in the Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Program Honored at Graduation Ceremony On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the Columbia Museum of Art, the Columbia Chamber and the Leadership Columbia…
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Columbia Chamber and Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union announce 2024 Small Business Champion winners
April 29, 2024
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union and the Columbia Chamber are pleased to announce five businesses that have been selected to take part in the 2024 Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union…
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Tom Barkin of Federal Reserve Bank to speak at Small Business Week Breakfast
April 25, 2024
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is hosting a Small Business Week breakfast featuring President & CEO Tom Barkin of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond on May 7, 2024.…
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Leadership Columbia Completes Community Center Outdoor Space for Serve & Connect
April 18, 2024
The 2024 Class to host block party celebrating the new space for community use The Columbia Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Class of 2024 (LC24), in partnership with Serve & Connect, is…
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Lexington Chamber now accepting applications for $5,000 Doris Burkett Scholarship
March 14, 2024
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is now accepting applications for its $5,000 Doris Burkett Scholarship. The Doris Burkett Scholarship is given to one Lexington School District One student who…
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Leadership Columbia Class of 2024 announces class project
March 14, 2024
Leadership Columbia partners with Serve & Connect The Leadership Columbia Class of 2024 (LC24) announced its partnership with Serve & Connect. As part of the Leadership Columbia program, each class…
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Lexington Chamber to host “LEXPO 2024: Lexington’s Largest Business Expo”
February 13, 2024
LEXPO, the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center’s annual business trade show, is bringing together more than 90 businesses, of all sizes, and local restaurants to connect with consumers and network.…
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Palmetto Railways partners with Innovative Rail Technologies to retrofit two locomotives to battery-electric power
February 13, 2024
Palmetto Railways, a division of the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce), announced it is partnering with Innovative Rail Technologies (IRT) to convert two of its diesel switcher locomotives…
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SC Department of Commerce unveils “Launch to Legacy” brand
January 29, 2024
New identity reinforces South Carolina’s commitment to companies’ long-term success In fulfilling its vision of embracing the future to ensure South Carolina’s sustainable advantage, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C.…
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Columbia Chamber Leadership Columbia program seeking applications
January 23, 2024
Leadership Columbia Class of 2025 Applications Now Open Applications are now open for the Columbia Chamber’s leadership program, Leadership Columbia, for the Class of 2025. Approximately 60 applicants will be…
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Leadership Columbia Class of 2025 applications now open
January 22, 2024
What is Leadership Columbia? Leadership Columbia is the region’s signature leadership program offered through the Columbia Chamber. Since its inception in 1972, Leadership Columbia has nurtured and engaged the leadership…
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Midlands Minority Business Accelerator announces 2024 cohort
January 18, 2024
Class of 2023 Cohort Graduates Seven Local Minority Businesses The Columbia Chamber’s Midlands Minority Business Accelerator program recently graduated 2023 program participants and announced the 2024 class. The Midlands Minority…
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Leadership Columbia Class of 2025 applications now open
January 18, 2024
What is Leadership Columbia? Leadership Columbia is the region’s signature leadership program offered through the Columbia Chamber. Since its inception in 1972, Leadership Columbia has nurtured and engaged the leadership…
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New pediatric dentist opens second office in Chapin
January 12, 2024
The Town of Chapin will officially have a new Pediatric and Teen Dentist as Chapin Pediatric & Teen Dentistry will host their Grand Opening on January 18, and is now…
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Wingard’s Market kicks off Christmas Season with their annual Holiday Soiree
November 9, 2023
The festive holiday extravaganza will feature a host of local vendors and specials for shoppers! Wingard’s Market, one of the top 100 Garden Center’s in the country, will host their…
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Karen R. Jenkins takes over as Board Chair of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce
October 12, 2023
KRJ Consulting (KRJC), a professional services consulting firm, announced Karen R. Jenkins is now serving as the Chair of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Jenkins officially took…
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Columbia Chamber announces 2023-2024 Board of Directors
October 10, 2023
Karen Jenkins, KRJ Consulting, LLC, to Chair Columbia Chamber Board of Directors The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 Board of Directors with the addition of twelve new…
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Columbia Chamber honors local leaders at annual Gala
September 26, 2023
Midlands Leaders to be Recognized at 120th Annual Diamond Gala. The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the award recipients for the 120th Annual Diamond Gala, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South…
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Columbia Chamber announces 2024 Leadership Columbia Class
September 7, 2023
Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina, for emerging and existing leaders in the Midlands, is pleased to announce the Leadership Columbia Class of…
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Applications now open for Midlands Minority Businesses Accelerator program
August 14, 2023
Columbia Chamber seeking qualified applicants for its class of 2024. The Chamber is now accepting applications for the Midlands Minority Business Accelerator (MMBA) Class of 2024. The deadline for applications is October…
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Leadership Columbia seeks proposals from nonprofits for class project
July 27, 2023
The Columbia Chamber’s flagship leadership program, Leadership Columbia, is requesting proposals for the LC Class of 2024 class project. Each year, the LC class chooses a project that can create a…
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Kerry Powers of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce completes first year at Institute for Organization Management
July 6, 2023
A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that…
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Garvin Design Group’s Liza Brockman graduates from Leadership Columbia
June 7, 2023
Garvin Design Group announced that interior designer Liza Brockman graduated with the Leadership Columbia class of 2023. The graduation ceremony was held at the Columbia Museum of Art on the…
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