Monthly Archives: March 2012

WANTED! Summer PR Intern

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Want hands-on, practical business experience in:

  • News releases?
  • Media relations?
  • Social media?
  • Event promotion?
  • Other PR approaches?

The Columbia Chamber offers its interns these opportunities and much more. You will work on REAL projects, with REAL outcomes, in a professional and fast-pace atmosphere. Because you will be asked to assume a large responsibility in the office, this is the perfect opportunity to enhance both your resume and your portfolio.

Work hours will be flexible, part time, and can count as college credits (depending on what school you attend).

Excellent intern candidates are:

  • Organized
  • Creative
  • Detail oriented
  • Highly motivated
  • Possessing strong communications skills
  • Pursuing a degree in public relations, journalism or communications.

If this sounds like you, email ncurtis@columbiachamber.com with your desired start/end date, hours available to work, goals/activities you want to achieve, resume and a writing sample. We look forward to hearing from you.

This is a paid internship.

Chamber Sponsored Hiring Our Heroes Makes Huge Impact

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Soldiers searching for new careers

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Story by Adam Pinsker


Fort Jackson, S.C. (WACH) – Lt. Colonel Gregory Bauldrick is marching into the job force after a 23 year career in the US Army.

He was among hundreds of active duty and military retirees hunting for a new gig Tuesday at Fort Jackson’s “Hiring our Heroes” job fair.

Bauldrick’s background is in human resources.

“I’ve worked in a number of different cultures, backgrounds and experiences,” said Bauldrick.  “I’ve got the leadership traits, the personality.  I understand the loyalty to the team, not just the individual.”

There were 90 potential employers on hand offering Bauldrick and his fellow soldiers plenty of fields to choose from.

“They have outstanding skills, they’re multi-taskers,” said Carolyn Andrews of the job seekers.

Andrews is with the Army Career Alumni program that helps soldiers who are preparing to leave the armed forces transition into the job world.

“We help them package that, and we stay engaged with employers to find out what their opportunities are and what their needs are.”

Bauldrick visited with several employers, and picked up a few applications.

“I feel pretty confident, the opportunities and challenges presented to me in the army, I think it has prepared me for this transition and prepared me for this challenge that lies ahead.”

 Fort Jackson usually does two of these job fairs every year, but this was the biggest one so far. The event was organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce.

 

 

ISSUES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA | March 7

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ISSUES COMMITTEE MEETING

Palmetto Room

Tuesday, March 7, 2012 @ 8AM

AGENDA

Welcome & Introductions
Tom Runge, Ellis Lawhorne
Chamber Vice Chair, Public Policy

Vote on SC Angel Tax Credit, H3779
Grant Jackson, Columbia Chamber
will be available to respond to questions

River Alliance Update
John McArthur, Chairman
Mike Dawson, Executive Director
The River Alliance

Smith Land Company Ruling (H.4654)
Randy Lowell, Environmental Attorney
Willoughby & Hoefer

BRAC  Update (Base Realignment and Closure)
Ike McLeese, Pres & CEO
Columbia Chamber

Open Discussion | Future Topics for Discussion
Tom Runge

Adjournment
Tom Runge

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, April 3