June 26, 2012

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Columbia Community Relations Council will both welcome University of South Carolina head men’s basketball coach Frank Martin to town on Wednesday, June 27, as part of “Frank Martin Day” in Columbia.

The Columbia Chamber will host a welcome breakfast where University of South Carolina athletics director Eric Hyman will introduce Martin, and attendees will have the opportunity to hear firsthand from the coach. City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will be in attendance to officially name the day in Martin’s honor.

The Community Relations Council’s 48th Annual Luncheon, themed “Maintaining Civility in the Community,” will see Martin deliver the keynote address for the event. He is set to arrive at 11:30 a.m., to sign autographs.

Below is information for each event:

Frank Martin WELCOME BREAKFAST
Who: Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce
What: Welcome Breakfast for Coach Frank Martin
When: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 7:30 AM
Where: Seawell’s – 1125 Rosewood Dr. | Columbia, SC 29201

To Register: Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by visiting www.columbiachamber.com/frankmartin.htm or by calling 803.733.1148

GCCRC’s 48th ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Who: Greater Columbia Community Relations Council
What: GCCRC’s 48th Annual Luncheon
When: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 12 PM
Where: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center – 1101 Lincoln St. | Columbia, SC 29201

To Register: Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by visiting www.gccrc.com or by calling (803) 733-1130