Elevate, the Chamber's 18th Annual Banquet, will be hosted on February 2 at the Columbia County Exhibition Center. This year, Mike Goodwin, the Bowtie Comedian, will highlight the event with his light-hearted leadership skit. 

Mike Goodwin is a refreshingly funny comedian, speaker, and humor coach. His signature bowtie represents his expectation-defying brand of comedy that leaves a variety of audiences - from churches to corporate events to swanky galas - laughing hysterically and completely inspired, without a foul or vulgar word spoken.

A native of Camden, South Carolina, holds a master’s degree in Education from the University of South Carolina, is a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a former primary and secondary education professional. He infuses his varied life experiences into his act, making him relatable to audiences from all walks of life.

Using his ability to merge leadership and laughter, Mike is a powerful communicator whose primary goal is to leave places and people better than he found them. He’s appeared on America’s Got Talent, Dry Bar Comedy, Lifetime, BET, Amazon Prime,TBN, Daystar, USA, the Word Network and Circle TV, and been featured on SiriusXM, the That Sounds Fun Podcast Tour with Annie F. Downs and USO Europe Comedy Tour.

A southern gentleman with a curious mind, love for people, and heart for God, Mike Goodwin is in a class all his own. He resides in Columbia, SC with his beautiful wife Rozalynn and their two children.

To register for Elevate 2023, use this link: https://columbiacountychamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/20142