🚀 Applications are now open for the Midlands Business Accelerator Class of 2027! Are you ready to take your business to the next level? The Midlands Business Accelerator (MBA) helps high-potential businesses become more competitive, accelerate growth, and strengthen the Midlands entrepreneurial community. Through strategic growth planning and guidance from experienced mentors and coaches, MBA provides business leaders with valuable support to help turn their goals into action. Ready to invest in your business’s future? Apply today and take the next step toward growth! 🔗 Learn more and apply: cognitoforms.com/ColumbiaCha…

🗳️ Early voting starts TODAY! There’s no need to wait until Election Day to make your voice heard! Early voting is officially underway, giving you the opportunity to cast your ballot at a time that works best for your schedule. ✅ Make a plan to vote 📍 Find your early voting location 📅 Check voting hours before you go Your voice matters in shaping the future of our communities. Make time to participate, and encourage your friends, family and colleagues to do the same!

🌱 70+ people came together at our last Gather & Grow: Northeast to make connections, share ideas, and grow our local business community! 👏 Missed out? Don’t let FOMO get you twice! 👀 Join us for our next Gather & Grow: Forest Acres and connect with fellow professionals, build relationships, and discover new opportunities. 📅 November 4 | 8–9 AM 📍 Heyward Career Center 🎟️ Save your spot: columbiachamber.com/event/ga…

#PartnerPost 🎡🇺🇸 Military Appreciation Days are back at the @SCStateFair! Active and retired military members and their dependents can enjoy free admission on October 19, 20, and 22 with a valid military ID. Enjoy fair food, exciting attractions, military displays, and more while celebrating those who serve our country! ❤️🤍💙

🎉 Help us welcome our August New Partners to the Columbia Chamber! We’re excited to welcome these businesses to our Chamber community: ✨ Blue Collars Plumbing and HVAC ✨ @BrightworksT ✨ @ClosetFactory ✨ @comporium ✨ @NewYorkLife -Roger Johansson ✨ @MovingZebra - Columbia, SC ✨ Roof Savers Columbia, SC ✨ The Lake Law Firm ✨ The Original Gym Thank you for investing in the Columbia business community! We look forward to helping you build meaningful connections, discover new opportunities, and grow alongside our Chamber partners.

Help us celebrate our October Partner of the Month, Phoenix Audiovisual! From conferences and corporate meetings to galas and special events, their team brings events to life through professional audio, video, lighting, and streaming services. Their expertise helps create seamless, engaging experiences that bring people together and make every event memorable. Thank you, Phoenix Audiovisual, for your continued investment in our business community and for helping make so many of our region’s events a success. We’re proud to have you as part of the Columbia Chamber family!

#PartnerPost 🛏️ Think you can fold a fitted sheet? 👀 Put your skills to the test at Fitted Sheet Folding School! Join Ink and Key Thursday, October 15, at 6 PM at Gather COLA for a live folding demo, fun games, and prizes! 🏆 ✨ FREE to attend, just show up! 🧺 BYOSheet: Bring your own fitted sheet! Learn a new skill, have some fun, and compete in The Fitted Sheet Fold-Off. Who knew laundry could be this exciting? 😂 #GatherCOLA #ColumbiaSC #CommunityEvents #FittedSheetFolding

🚀 Ready to take your business to the next level? Join us for an information session to learn more about the Columbia Chamber's 2027 Midlands Business Accelerator (MBA) Program! Discover how this program can help your business grow, strengthen its operations, and become more competitive. We'll cover program benefits, eligibility requirements, and the application process, with an opportunity to ask questions. Don't miss your chance to learn how the MBA Program can help position your business for success! 📅 Applications close October 30, 2026. 🔗 Register for the information session today! tinyurl.com/5n6t9mm7

Congrats, Fort Jackson grads! The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program is proud to stand behind you as you begin your next chapter of service!

The 2026 Midlands Voter Guide is Here! The Columbia Chamber is committed to helping our community stay informed and engaged. As Election Day approaches, we've created a quick and easy guide to help Midlands voters understand what's on the ballot, important registration deadlines, early voting dates, and where to find additional election information. Being an informed voter is just as important as casting a ballot. Take a few minutes to learn about the issues and offices that will shape our community before heading to the polls. View the guide and prepare for Election Day on November 3, 2026. #ColumbiaSC #MakeAPlanToVote #CivicEngagement #ColumbiaChamber

What a night! ✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for Unccorked, the Columbia Chamber’s 123rd Annual Gala. We’re grateful to our Partners, sponsors, community leaders, honorees and friends who came together to celebrate another incredible year in the Midlands. 📸 Ready to relive the night? Check out the photos from the Gala and revisit some of our favorite moments! tinyurl.com/4pzh4uhb

Congrats, Fort Jackson grads! The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program is proud to stand behind you as you begin your next chapter of service!

We’re excited to recognize our Marketing Sponsors for the Chamber’s 123rd Annual Uncorked Gala: BuWa Digital, Cumulus Radio Group, Grace Outdoor Advertising, Sign It Quick, and Sun Solutions! From digital and radio to outdoor advertising, signage, and more, these incredible partners are helping bring Uncorked 2026 to life and making sure the excitement reaches our community. Thank you for helping us get the word out and making this celebration one to remember! 🥂✨ Don’t miss out — register here rpst.in/C8Rua

Congrats, Fort Jackson grads! The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program is proud to stand behind you as you begin your next chapter of service!

🎉 Welcome to the Midlands, Alumni Hall! 🎉 We’re excited to congratulate Alumni Hall on its official opening in the BullStreet District and celebrate this exciting new addition to our community! The ultimate destination for South Carolina Gamecock gear, Alumni Hall is bringing plenty of Gamecock spirit to BullStreet just in time for the season. 🐔🏈 We were proud to join the team for their official ribbon cutting and celebrate this exciting milestone. Be sure to stop by and check out the new store for the season ahead! Congratulations, Alumni Hall, and welcome to the Midlands! 🎉🐔

🏆 Ambassador of the Year! 🏆 Tim Arnold, retired President & CEO of Colonial Life, will be honored as the Chamber’s Ambassador of the Year at the 123rd Annual Uncorked Gala!🥂✨ Tim’s leadership, dedication, and commitment to our business community have made a lasting impact. We’re grateful for all he has done to champion the Chamber and connect our business community. Congratulations, Tim, on this well-deserved honor — and thank you to Trinity Partners for helping us celebrate an outstanding Chamber ambassador! 🎉

Setting the stage for an unforgettable night. ✨🎥 We’re proud to have Phoenix Audiovisual as the Production Sponsor for the Chamber’s 123rd Annual Uncorked Gala! Thank you for bringing the vision to life and helping make this celebration one to remember. 🥂 Don’t miss out — register here rpst.in/C8Rua

🌿 A new path to connect, explore, and enjoy the outdoors! 🌿 The Columbia Chamber was proud to celebrate the ribbon cutting for Rice Estate’s new Nature Trail! ✂️🎉 This beautiful new addition provides residents, families, and guests with a wonderful space to enjoy nature, get active, and make memories together. Congratulations to the Rice Estate team on this exciting new amenity! We’re thrilled to celebrate this special milestone with you. 💚

Good food makes every celebration even better. 🍽️✨ We’re proud to welcome Southern Way Catering as the Catering Experience Sponsor for the Chamber’s 123rd Annual Uncorked Gala! Thank you for helping us serve up an evening worth celebrating. 🥂 Don’t miss out — register here rpst.in/C8Rua

🎀 A new business is officially on the move! 🎀 The Columbia Chamber was excited to celebrate Pink Zebra Moving of Columbia with an official ribbon cutting! ✂️✨ Pink Zebra Moving helps take the stress out of moving with professional moving, packing, loading and unloading services designed to make the moving experience easier from start to finish. We’re thrilled to welcome Pink Zebra Moving to the business community and celebrate this exciting new chapter! 💗🦓 Congratulations, Pink Zebra Moving! 🎉