Columbia Chamber announces honorees for 2021 Columbia Impact Awards
January 14, 2021
Nine to Be Recognized for Outstanding Achievements at 7th Annual Columbia Impact Awards The Columbia Chamber announced the recipients of the annual Columbia Impact Awards. The 2021 Columbia Impact Awards, presented…
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Lexington Chamber former President/CEO Otis Rawl receives Order of The Palmetto
December 8, 2020
Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center former President/CEO Otis B. Rawl Jr. was awarded the Order of the Palmetto at the Chamber’s breakfast meeting Tuesday morning. The Order of the Palmetto is…
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Lexington Chamber to help businesses transition to virtual business model at education lunch series
November 9, 2020The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center’s education seminar on Wednesday, November 18 at 11:30 a.m. will help attendees transition their business models virtual to meet the needs of their employees,…
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Columbia Chamber announces 2020-2021 Board of Directors
September 24, 2020
Tim Arnold, CEO and President of Colonial Life, to Chair Columbia Chamber Board of Directors The Columbia Chamber announced the 2020-2021 Board of Directors with the addition of nine new…
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Dining On The Dam postponed to 2021
September 2, 2020
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will postpone Dining On The Dam, originally postponed to October 25, to Sunday, March 28, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. “We value…
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Lexington Chamber welcomes new Board Chair Angela Klosterman
July 16, 2020The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center board of directors welcomed Angela Klosterman, Vice President and Financial Sales Manager at First Citizens Bank, as its chair for 2020-2021. “We are honored…
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Lexington Chamber seeks speakers for Fall Education Series
July 7, 2020
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will launch its Fall Mind Your Business Educational Lunch Series on August 26 and is now accepting presentation proposals from Chamber members. The theme…
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2020 Business Lexpo – July 9
June 23, 2020
See the latest products and services from businesses and restaurants in and around one of South Carolina’s fastest growing counties at the Business Lexpo on Thursday, July 9 at River…
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“Be Pro Be Proud SC” to launch this fall
June 1, 2020
Workforce Development Project Aims to Close the Skills Gap for South Carolina The Associated Industries of South Carolina Foundation (AISCF) consists of five-member organizations that are launching the Be Pro…
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Lexington, Columbia officials create Reopening Pledge for local businesses
May 28, 2020The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center along with the Columbia Chamber have created a pledge for businesses to reopen responsibly during COVID-19. By taking this pledge, businesses declare that they…
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Lexington Chamber receives Communications Excellence Award for Dining On The Dam
May 20, 2020
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center received a 2020 Communication Excellence Award from The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) during a meeting of the membership Friday. The…
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SC Chamber of Commerce: Three Things to Know
May 11, 2020
Three Things to Know: May 8th Today’s COVID-19 business information compiled by your SC Chamber Team Governor Allows Restaurants to Resume Limited Dine-In Service Starting Monday, SC Budget Forecasters Downgrade…
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Nationally certified chamber executive named next Lexington Chamber leader
April 16, 2020
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center Board of Directors has named Angelle LaBorde, CCE, as its next President & CEO. LaBorde will succeed Otis Rawl, who is retiring after more than four years as President & CEO of the Chamber in July. LaBorde will assume…
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Coffee with Carl, Columbia Chamber President & CEO – April 3
April 2, 2020
Message From Carl Blackstone, President & CEO, Columbia Chamber: Thanks to those of you who joined me last week for a “virtual” coffee. We thought it would be a good…
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Dining On The Dam Postponed To October 25
March 18, 2020
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will postpone Dining On The Dam, originally scheduled for April 5, to October 25, 2020. Guests who will be unable to attend the event…
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Greater Irmo Chamber honors local leaders at Annual Gala
March 16, 2020
On Friday, March 6, 2020, the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce honored outstanding Chamber partners at the 2020 Irmo Chamber Awards Night and Gala, presented by Steve Padgett’s Honda of…
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SC Chamber Education & Workforce Development Foundation receives grant from Power:Ed
March 3, 2020
The impactful $75,000 grant will help expand the Foundation’s HBCU STEM Program The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Education and Workforce Development Foundation has received a $75,000 grant from Power:Ed, creating…
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SC House passes H.4431 – Business License Tax Reform Act
February 26, 2020
Bill will move to Senate thanks to bipartisan support The SC House of Representatives gave H.4431, the Business License Tax (BLT) Reform Act a crucial second reading today. The Act,…
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Steel Hands Brewing receives Golden Nail Award from Columbia Chamber of Commerce
February 25, 2020
Cayce’s first production brewery recognized for Commercial Beautification Steel Hands Brewing was awarded with the prestigious Golden Nail Award by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce at the Columbia Impact Awards…
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SC Chamber and other leading business associations urge SC House vote on H.4431 – Business License Tax Reform Act
February 24, 2020
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and other leading business associations representing businesses of varied specialties and sizes, are urging the SC House of Representatives to vote this week on H.4431, the…
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Garvin Design Group clients, firm win Columbia Chamber Impact Awards
February 21, 2020Garvin Design Group clients Hendrix and Downtown Church were presented with the Columbia Chamber’s Golden Nail at this year’s Impact Awards on February 20th. The Columbia Chamber named Garvin Design…
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Lexington Chamber recognizes success of local businesses, professionals
February 19, 2020The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center honored Midlands businesses and professionals at it annual Chamber Awards Luncheon on Tuesday at Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church. Lazy Creek Discount Pet Food Center received the Small…
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National Cybersecurity Legal Institute focuses on ransomware
February 18, 2020
On March 5, the University of South Carolina School of Law will host the 2nd annual National Cybersecurity Legal Institute in Columbia, SC. In partnership with the FBI, the School…
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U.S. Chamber awards Lexington Chamber with 4-Star Accreditation
February 11, 2020
The United States Chamber of Commerce awarded the Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center with 4-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community. “It is critical…
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Lexington Chamber announces business award nominees
February 3, 2020The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center announced its nominees for the 2020 Lexington Chamber Awards that will be presented on Tuesday, February 18 at 11:30 a.m. at Mt. Horeb…
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IntelliSystems recognized as the Partner of the Month by the Columbia Chamber
January 21, 2020
IntelliSystems is recognized as the January Partner of the Month by the Columbia Chamber. IntelliSystems first became a member of the Columbia Chamber in 2012, when they opened their first…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce praises passage of USMCA
January 16, 2020
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) praised Congress for passing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) today, sending it to President Trump for signature. More than 14,300 manufacturing jobs…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce forms coalition calling for business license tax reform
January 15, 2020
16 Leading Associations Representing South Carolina Businesses Call for Passage of H.4431 The SC Chamber of Commerce, SC Realtors, SC Farm Bureau, SC Manufacturers Alliance, SC Associated General Contractors, SC…
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SC Chamber of Commerce unveils 2020 Competitiveness Agenda
January 13, 2020
Creating a Competitive Tax Code and a Workforce for the Future Among Highlighted Priorities The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced the release of its 2020 Competitiveness Agenda…
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Columbia Chamber opens new headquarters
December 12, 2019
Move to Main Street District planned for early 2020 For over 30 years, the Columbia Chamber has conducted business from 930 Richland Street which was a structure originally built in…
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United Way of the Midlands and National Panhellenic Council host Richland District One School Board Candidates Forum on December 5
December 2, 2019United Way of the Midlands, along with National Pan-hellenic Council at Columbia, SC, is hosting a nonpartisan Candidate Forum for the at-large seat on Richland School District One’s School Board…
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UofSC Law Cybersecurity webinar to focus on fighting cybercrime – Oct. 29
October 24, 2019
Coinciding with Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the University of South Carolina School of Law is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 12:30 – 2 p.m., featuring federal law enforcement…
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SC Chamber announces 2019 Excellence In Workplace Diversity and SC Branded Award winners
October 21, 2019
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of two award categories – the Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards and the SC Branded Awards. These awards are given annually…
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SC Chamber announces 2019 Business Award Winners
October 19, 2019
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce recently announced the slate of 2019 award winners to be honored at the Chamber’s 40th Annual Summit: Business Leader of the Year: Mr. Joe Blanchard, President,…
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Douglas OFlaherty, IOM, named Chair of Northeast Board of Regents of Institute for Organization Management
October 8, 2019
Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, has appointed Douglas OFlaherty, IOM, Vice President of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association,…
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SC Chamber announces 2019 Business Leader, Public Servant, and Sgt. William Jasper Freedom Award Winners
October 3, 2019
Awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Summit in November The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the honorees for the 2019 Business Leader of the Year, Public Servant…
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Columbia Chamber honors local leaders at Annual Gala
September 23, 2019
Midlands Leaders to be Recognized at 117th Annual Gala. The Columbia Chamber announced the award recipients for the 117th Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield ® of South Carolina. On Thursday,…
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Columbia Chamber honors Judi Gatson at Annual Gala
September 12, 2019
Judi Gatson, anchor for WIS-TV, named Columbia Chamber’s 2019 Military Advocate of the Year. On Thursday, October 3, 2019, the Columbia Chamber will honor Judi Gatson as the Military Advocate…
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Top economist to visit Columbia to give Real Estate Forecast
September 9, 2019
Local organizations to host Midlands Real Estate Forecast On Thursday, September 26, 2019, the BIA of Central South Carolina, Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Central Carolina REALTORS® Association (CCRA), and Mortgage…
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SC Chamber announces officers and Board Members
August 26, 2019
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced its newly elected Officers and Board of Directors for 2019-20. Leadership terms for the Chamber’s officers and board of directors will begin on…
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Columbia Chamber announces the 2019 Ambassador of the Year
August 19, 2019
The Cassels family, founders of Southeastern Freight Lines, named Columbia Chamber’s 2019 Ambassador of the Year. The Columbia Chamber will honor W. T. “Bill” Cassels, Jr and William T. “Tobin” Cassels,…
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Columbia Chamber’s 2020 Leadership Columbia Class
August 13, 2019
63 Local Individuals in 47th 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 Midlands,…
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Dining On The Dam 2020 Date Set
August 6, 2019
The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will be hosting Dining On The Dam on April 5, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is proudly presented by…
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SC Chamber announces 2019 Business Week Scholarship Recipients
August 5, 2019
Four High School Students Recognized At SC Chamber’s Business Week The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce today announced the recipients of South Carolina Business Week’s scholarships following the 36th session…
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South Carolina Chamber honors Best Places to Work in South Carolina 2019 award winners
August 5, 2019
Award Winners Honored at Annual Banquet The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce honored the 2019 Best Places to Work in South Carolina award winners during the 14th annual awards banquet,…
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Spartanburg Chamber beings facitity renovation
July 30, 2019
Spartanburg Chamber, Visitors Bureau temporarily relocated as facilities are upgraded The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce will undergo a facility renovation to better serve the needs of its affiliated organizations…
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CWC Chamber celebrates renovation with open house
June 18, 2019
The Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the recent renovations to its office with an open house event on Thursday, June 20 from 4:30 to 7:00. The…
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Leadership Columbia Class of 2019 completes beautification and branding project for Babcock Center
May 1, 2019
Over the course of the past four months, the Leadership Columbia Class of 2019 has collectively devoted more than 900 hours of work toward exterior and interior beautification of the…
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The Chamber welcomes its newest board and team member
April 17, 2019In May, Jennifer Evans will be joining the Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. She will be filling the vacancy left by Sandi Hemmingsen. We are grateful to…
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Leadership Columbia Class of 2019 announces class project
April 15, 2019
The Leadership Columbia Class of 2019 is completing this year’s project – beautification of the Babcock Center’s Shop Road location, as well as marketing and branding efforts for the organization…
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