As a Columbia native, Jeff believes in the immense opportunities the Midlands has to offer. Jeff is very passionate about the community and supports many different nonprofit organizations in Columbia and around The Midlands.
“Connecting professionals and developing business relationships are what I do best! I realized an opportunity to connect my friends, associates and business partners to provide resources to each other and our community. We are a genuine group of professionals that strive to make positive change for our city and the business climate in the Midlands.”
Lauren, a University of South Carolina graduate, is a determined entrepreneur with a passion for social media marketing. She founded her freelance business, empowering brands to excel online. Additionally, as Coordinator of the Columbia Connectors, she fosters collaborations within the local business community.
“We are excited to have Lauren join the group to grow both personally and professionally while building relationships in our business community. She is an excellent addition to our executive team.” – Jeff Lawler
To be a resource for business connections by developing valuable relationships. Our goal is to engage our members with meaningful experiences that are not only fun, but also inspire passionate professionalism and advance the greater Columbia area.
We are a strong group of dynamic professionals that foster the future of Columbia by providing opportunities for business growth, personal development, and community connection.
C – Community
L – Leadership
E – Excellence
A – Authenticity
R – Reciprocity
