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SUMMARY:2026 -Gather & Grow: 13th Annual Small Business Week Conference\, Downtown - 5/6
DESCRIPTION:Topics: \nGet ready for an inspiring day of connection\, learning\, and growth! The Gather & Grow meeting is proud to be part of Small Business Week\, celebrating the innovation and impact of entrepreneurs in our community. In partnership with the City of Columbia\, this event will be held alongside the highly anticipated Small Business Conference.\n\nTogether\, the Chamber and the City present "Shared Growth. Shared Future. Powered by Small Businesses" a dynamic conference designed to energize and empower. Attendees will experience a full day of engaging speakers\, practical insights\, and motivational sessions focused on elevating both professional success and personal development.\n\nWhether you're an established business owner or just getting started\, this is your opportunity to gain valuable tools\, fresh perspectives\, and meaningful connections to help your business thrive.\nSpeakers: Mayor Rickenmann\, Carl Blackstone\, Ayesha Driggers\, Tina Herbert\, Melissa Lindler\, Dr. Macie Smith\, Representative Wendell Jones\, and Karen Jenkins.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<strong>Topics:</strong>&nbsp\;\n<p data-end="453" data-start="72">Get ready for an inspiring day of connection\, learning\, and growth! The <em data-end="159" data-start="144">Gather &amp\; Grow</em> meeting is proud to be part of <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline">Small Business Week</span>\, celebrating the innovation and impact of entrepreneurs in our community. In partnership with the <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline">City of Columbia</span>\, this event will be held alongside the highly anticipated <em data-end="450" data-start="423">Small Business Conference</em>.</p>\n\n<p data-end="796" data-start="455">Together\, the Chamber and the City present <strong data-end="561" data-start="498">&ldquo\;Shared Growth. Shared Future. Powered by Small Businesses&rdquo\;</strong>&mdash\;a dynamic conference designed to energize and empower. Attendees will experience a full day of engaging speakers\, practical insights\, and motivational sessions focused on elevating both professional success and personal development.</p>\n\n<p data-end="993" data-start="798">Whether you&rsquo\;re an established business owner or just getting started\, this is your opportunity to gain valuable tools\, fresh perspectives\, and meaningful connections to help your business thrive.</p>\n<strong>Speakers:</strong>&nbsp\;Mayor Rickenmann\, Carl Blackstone\, Ayesha Driggers\, Tina Herbert\, Melissa Lindler\, Dr. Macie Smith\, Representative Wendell Jones\, and Karen Jenkins.&nbsp\;<br />\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Celebrate Small Business Week with us and the City of Columbia as we combine Gather & Grow and the City's Small Business Conference at the USC Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia. Join us a full day of powerful speakers\, fresh ideas\, and real strategies to grow your business and visit with other businesses\, vendors\, service providers\, and many others. Don't miss "Shared Growth. Shared Future. Powered by Small Businesses."
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URL:https://partners.columbiachamber.com/events/details/2026-gather-grow-13th-annual-small-business-week-conference-downtown-5-6-16457
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