The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the award recipients for the 121st Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina. On Thursday, October 3, 2024, the Columbia Chamber will hold its award ceremony under the lights of the 1600 block of Main Street. This unforgettable evening will showcase gourmet dishes from local restaurants, live music, and the unique energy of downtown Columbia.
“We are excited to celebrate 121 years of Chamber history with members of the Midlands
COLUMBIA CHAMBER HONORS KELLER KISSAM AT ANNUAL GALAKeller 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.
The Ambassador of the Year Award, sponsored by Colonial Life, is presented to a member of the community who exemplifies outstanding business ethics and has influenced positive promotion and preservation of the greater Midlands.
“The Abacus Planning Group proudly announces the election of William Jeter CFA, CAIA, CFP® to President of the Board for the Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity. William was elected to the position after serving on the Executive Committee for two terms as Treasurer.
Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1985 as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Since 1985, Central SC Habitat for Humanity has provided more than 250 homes in partnership with individuals and Columbia architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group recently welcomed two new teammates to the studio. Mitchell Stevens and Samantha (Sam) Lowrie joined the firm as architectural designers following their undergraduate graduations from Clemson University. Mitchell joined the firm for the first time on May 20. Sam completed a summer internship with Garvin Design Group in the summer of 2023 and returned to the firm as a full-time hire on June 17, 2024. Both Mitchell and Sam plan to pursue Garvin Design Group is pleased to announce that Brittany Lapple recently earned licensure as a registered architect. Lapple’s licensure follows the successful completion of the rigorous, six-part Architect Registration Examination (ARE) and certification by the South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners. Lapple is now one of Garvin Design Group’s 10 licensed architects.
“Becoming a registered architect has always been a dream of mine,” Lapple said. “I’m very excited to be at this point in my Garvin Design Group, HNTB, and Thompson Turner Construction joined Clemson University for a special topping-out celebration at the new Watt Family Athletic Performance & Wellness Center on Wednesday, May 29.
Located at the corner of Perimeter Road and Track Drive near Memorial Stadium, the new three-story Performance & Wellness Center is being constructed concurrently with the renovation of the adjacent Jervey Athletic Center. The projects will provide a state-of-the-art new home for the Volleyball
Columbia Chamber Honors Local Leaders at 121st Annual Gala
Columbia Chamber Honors Keller Kissam at Annual Gala
Abacus Planning Group Advisor, William Jeter, elected as President for the Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity Board
Garvin Design Group Welcomes Mitchell Stevens and Samantha Lowrie
Garvin Design Group’s Brittany Lapple Earns Architecture Licensure
Clemson University Celebrates Topping Out at Watt Family Athletic Performance & Wellness Center
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