2025 - Gather & Grow: Northeast - 10/1

Topics: Hiring Outside the Box
Panelists: Ashley Abbott, Bitty & Beau's Coffee
Rich Hayduk, Lantern Hotel
Liz Magee, LexRich 5
Monique McDaniels, Goodwill Industries
Carol Wells, Babcock Center
Moderator: Lynn Hutto, LIH Consulting

Ready to rethink how you hire? Discover untapped talent and fresh strategies to build the team your business needs to grow. This month’s session explores new approaches to hiring by connecting you with experts who support nontraditional job seekers—such as second-chance hires, individuals with disabilities, students, and more. Expect a high-energy, hands-on experience with opportunities to ask questions, share challenges, and walk away with real ideas and meaningful connections. Whether you are hiring now or planning for the future, you will leave inspired to think differently about building your team.

Chamber Partners: Free
Non-Partners: $15

If you are a Chamber Partner, but do not know your login, please reach out to Rebecca Spence.

The Columbia Chamber is proud to introduce Gather & Grow (formerly Small Business Breakout), a consolidated program designed to better serve and empower our region's businesses. By combining the strengths of the Small Business Council and Area Business Alliances, Gather & Grow offers a unified platform to foster connections, share resources, and promote growth for businesses of all sizes. 

To replace the former Small Business Breakout events, Gather & Grow will now take place monthly in the morning, providing fresh opportunities to network, exchange ideas, and learn from experts in the field. These events will rotate across different areas, ensuring accessibility for businesses throughout the region. Join us at a location closest to you!