Issues Forum Summary – February 2022

Issues Forum Summary – February 2022
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Columbia Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on February 1.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvoAJz4H6kQ&feature=emb_imp_woyt

Topic: Public Safety in the Midlands
Guest Speakers: Chief “Skip” Holbrook, City of Columbia and Sheriff Leon Lott, Richland County

Join us for our Chamber Issues Forum to hear from Chief “Skip” Holbrook and Sheriff Leon Lott as they discuss public safety, current crime statistics, gun violence, community housing and much more. Learn what you can do as a citizen and business professional to help make the Midlands region safe for all to work, live and play.

The Issues Forum exists to provide a place where Columbia Chamber Partners can discuss and address local, regional, and federal issues facing the business community. Meetings are currently being held on the first Tuesday of each month at 8:00 AM. Meetings are free and open to all who wish to attend.



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