COLUMBIA METROPOLITAN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
EIN 57-0778557 · Economic Development (S30)
What they do
ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC GROWTH of RICHLAND and LEXINGTON COUNTIES of SOUTH CAROLINA BY PROMOTING TOURISM and CONVENTION ATTRACTIONS, SERVICES and FACILITIES.
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They name their leaders18 people are listed in the latest report.
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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (18)
DANNA LILLYHIGHEST COMP
SHANNON SCOTT POWERSEXECUTIVE DI
KELLY BARBREYHIGHEST COMP
WILLIAM ELLENPRESIDENT/CE
CHERYL SWANSONHIGHEST COMP
AMANDA CUSAACHIGHEST COMP
KIM CRAFTONBOARD MEMBER
TERESA WILSONEX-OFFICIO
SAMMY HENDRIXBOARD MEMBER
SAM JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
RICH HARRELLBOARD MEMBER
LYNN STURKIEEX-OFFICIO
LEONARDO BROWNEX-OFFICIO
JANICE MARSHALLSECRETARY
JANA MEDLINCHAIR
DAVID ERBACHERBOARD MEMBER
ANDREW LUCASVICE CHAIR
AMBER MARTINTREASURER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1988
- Location
- 1101 LINCOLN ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29201-3133
- County
- Richland
- In care of
- WILLIAM ELLEN
- Primary officer
- WILLIAM ELLEN, PRESIDENT/CEO
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- July 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- THE BRITTINGHAM GROUP LLP
- NTEE classification
- Economic Development (S30)
- IRS tax category
- Economic Development
- Grant-giving organization
- Yes