The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce will host its 15th Annual Banquet and Business Showcase on Thursday, February 6 at the Columbia County Exhibition Center in Grovetown.
 
With an average yearly attendance of nearly 600 local, state and federal business leaders, the banquet is the largest event the Chamber holds each year, and also celebrates the Chamber’s accomplishments of 2019, with a look ahead to a prosperous 2020.
 
The evening kicks off with a business showcase and reception at 4:30 p.m. One of the Chamber’s largest networking opportunities, the event provides attendees the opportunity to mix and mingle amongst other business leaders and network with over 30 local vendors.
 
Chamber President/CEO Tammy Shepherd will open the dinner program with a welcome and highlight the successes of the Chamber in 2019, and the prospects for a bright future. Shepherd and 2019 Board of Directors Chairman Ed Burr, University Health Care Systems will present several prestigious awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Large Business of the Year Award, the Small Business of the Year Award and the Leadership Columbia County Alumni Award.
 
A highlight of the evening will be the ceremonial passing of the flag of leadership from Burr, the outgoing chairman, to 2020 Board of Directors Chairman Reagan Williams, Senior Vice President at Meybohm Real Estate.
 
South State Bank will once again serve as the presenting sponsor for the 15th Annual Banquet and Business Showcase.