About The Guild
The Congaree Vista Guild is the voice of the district and its strongest development advocate.
We are a non-profit, membership-based organization charged with seeing that Columbia’s Vista, which is an official South Carolina Cultural District, is a vibrant symbol of our progressive Southern city. Led by an 14-member Board of Directors representing a variety of business sectors, the Congaree Vista Guild and its members are dedicated to making the Vista the place of choice for shopping, dining and entertainment, a national and international tourist destination, and a high-energy urban environment to live and grow businesses.
We invite you to join the Vista Guild and experience what an energized and involved membership can do for you and your business.
Membership
Member Benefits:
Networking
It's not what you know, it's who you know. Become a member and participate in many of the networking opportunities. As a member, you will also have access to our membership list.
Together We Stand Strong
The Congaree Vista Guild has numerous tools to help you grow professionally. Knowledge is powerful and we know all there is to know about the Vista. We attend city meetings and report back to you; we are the eyes and ears of the Vista. From simple problems such as trash, to larger issues such as streetscaping, together we can make the Vista the very best it can be.
New Business Support
We support new businesses as they locate to the Vista with grand openings, ribbon, cuttings, press conferences, and social media support. Find out what all we can do to help you as you open your new business. Click here for New Business Support.
In The News
Our hard working staff and public relations team have your business on our minds. We are continuously brainstorming unique ways to highlight your business. From social media to traditional advertising, our members benefit from access to top-notch professionals.
Our membership meetings are currently on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will update soon with more information.
Member Levels:
Board Of Directors
David Erbacher, President
Hyatt Place Vista
Cheryl Swanson, Vice President
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Hal Stevenson, Treasurer
Grace Outdoor
Joseph Kendrick, Secretary
Columbia Music Festival Association
Ariel Brady
Motor Supply Co. Bistro
Rosie Craig
R. MacFarlane Craig Real Estate
Clark Ellefson
Lewis + Clark
Beth Frost
Cohn Construction
Annie Linn Johnson
LS3P
Guy Jones
River Runner Outdoor Center
Dale Marshall
Architrave
Chip Wade
Koger Center for the Arts
Carolyn Leedecker
Vista Neighborhood Association
Abby Anderson, Executive Director