LCAA Leadership Luncheon

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The Columbia Chamber and the Leadership Columbia Alumni Association (LCAA) are pleased to have Secretary of Commerce Robert "Bobby" M. Hitt III as the February LCAA Leadership Luncheon speaker! Appointed by Governor Nikki Haley in January 2011, Secretary Hitt has a broad background in economic development. 

Over the past 15 years, our state has become a leader in economic development, bringing over $23 billion in capital investments and 86,000 new jobs to the state. The Charleston native and University of South Carolina graduate, previously held positions at BMW, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, as well as The State and The Columbia Record newspapers as managing editor. 

Please join us on February 21 as we hear from Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt!

The Leadership Columbia Alumni Association (LCAA) is open to all graduates of the Columbia Chamber's Leadership Columbia program. Since its inception in 1972, Leadership Columbia has graduated 43 classes and over 1,900 local leaders in the Midlands. 

The Alumni Association strives to develop skills introduced during the program, while building connections between alumni. 

The LCAA Leadership Luncheon series, sponsored by Schmoyer and Company, hosts national, statewide and local leaders. Past speakers include Senators Tim Scott and Lindsay Graham, Governor Nikki Haley, Darla Moore, Dr. Harris Pastides, Lieutenant General John Rosa, Dr. Bernie Dunlap and Governor Jeb Bush.

Luncheons are free for active LCAA members, and $25 for guests or non-members.