2026-07-15T13:16:38-07:00 2025-08-31 570957419 The Hobbs Group PA 1704 Laurel Street Columbia SC 29201 990 2024-09-01 570144900 Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce GREA 8037331110 PO Box 1360 Columbia SC 29202 Carl Blackstone President & CEO 2026-07-15 true true Will Stevens CPA P01208094 8037990555 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Carl Blackstone PO Box 1360 Columbia SC 29202 1772768 false X www.columbiachamber.com X 1955 SC Promote the general welfare and prosperity of the greater columbia area including richland, lexington, newberry and fairfield counties. 52 52 20 50 0 1346384 981576 630536 548026 1510 27708 152320 2004628 1683432 0 0 1197317 989616 0 0 858466 700434 2055783 1690050 -51155 -6618 941236 864537 882822 802443 58414 62094 The mission of the greater columbia chamber of commerce is to help create and promote an environment where businesses can flourish. Through an integrated series of programs and services, the chamber provides tangible benefits to more than 2,000 members that will increase their ability to grow and prosper. false false Area councils & Special Events:Events are scheduled periodically to promote networking opportunities and to provide business leaders training on pertinent business topics. Public Affairs:The chamber is committed to aligning its members to be a strong and influential voice in the political process through its ability to build a sophisticated grassroots-lobbying program that encourages membership. 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