City of Columbia Seeking Nominations for Business Spotlight Program

The City of Columbia is now seeking nominations for the Business Spotlight Program for the third quarter of the year.  The goal of this program is to highlight and commemorate the accomplishments of exceptional local businesses. 

Each quarter a Spotlight honoree will be selected for their achievements in growth of sales or employees, longevity, diversity, community contributions, innovations in products/services or a combination of these categories. 

Businesses who are selected for the award will receive a variety of marketing and public relations opportunities including:

• Promoted on the City’s website and email blasts
• A signed proclamation from City Council
• A complimentary one year membership to the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce
• Invited to participate in a variety of networking opportunities.
• Three months of advertising space on the 1300 block of Main Street plus display space in the City’s Office of Economic Development window in the Capital Center
• A 30-60 second commercial which will be featured on the City’s Economic Development website

Interested businesses are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications are due no later than Sunday, September 1. An application can be downloaded by clicking on the attached document. 

To nominate a business, please contact Ryan Coleman at 803-734-2732, emailrtcoleman@columbiasc.net or visit www.columbiasc.net