Parliamentarian - Leona Plaugh
Plaugh Enterprises, LLC
(803) 782-1947
lplaugh@aol.com

Governmental Affairs - Tommy Burkett

Burkett Systems Inc.
(803) 252-4201
burkett-tommy@sc.rr.com

Marketing - John Copeland
Quaker Chemical
(803)765-9520
johncopeland@sc.rr.com

Membership - Donald Gist
Gist Law Firm
(803) 771-8007
dtommygist@yahoo.com
Welcome to the North Columbia Business Association
Who We Are

The North Columbia Business Association (NCBA) was formed for the purpose of promoting business in North Columbia and allowing businesses to speak as one voice on important business interests, including but not limited to developing a spirit of cooperation among the merchants, improving trade relations, establishing and maintaining business ethics, addressing zoning issues, and enhancing and improving aesthetic, traffic and parking conditions.

History

North Columbia Business Association was established in March 2008.  The founder of the association is Ms. Sabrina Odom.  The purpose of the association is to unite all businesses located in the North Columbia area, while re-building and re-establishing the image of the North Columbia community.

For questions regarding press releases or publicity, please contact our
head of Media Relations:

Yoma Edwin
TrenMedia Group, LLC
(803) 403-9034 Ext. 702
founder@trenmedia.com

Board of Directors


Chairman - Sabrina Odom

North Main Deli
(803) 331-2931
chair@northcolumbiabusinessassociation.com

Co-Chairman - Fred Monk

ECI
(803) 765-0264
fmonk@findnewmarkets.com

Treasurer - Natalie Wilson

First Citizens Bank       
(803) 733-3450
natalie.wilson@firstcitizensonline.com

Secretary - Shirley Mack
Colonial Realty
(803) 786-6343
shirleym6318@yahoo.com
What We Offer

NCBA offers the North Columbia business community:


Professional Networking

NCBA holds monthly meetings to bring members up-to-date on the activities of the organization and provide speaking opportunities for individuals from government, business and community organizations.  Meetings also provide an opportunity for members to meet potential new clients.

Education Workshops
Every two months NCBA organizes various education workshops through its membership base, which includes Columbia College.


Government Affairs

NCBA arranges for elected representatives to meet with members to discuss concerns and calls to action for improvements in the business community.

Social Networking
NCBA holds social events at the Eau Claire Print Building and other venues to provide an opportunity for a casual meet and greet and to further the goals of the association.


Community Outreach

NCBA regularly communicates with neighborhood associations to maintain and expand efforts to make North Columbia a more vibrant neighborhood in which to live and do business.