Craigslist founder speaking at business showcase

COLUMBIA — Craigslist founder Craig Newmark will speak at the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase on April 6 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center. The showcase is presented by William Woods University and sponsored by Tiger Institute. Craigslist is an online open forum for those looking to buy and sell goods, post job listings and share information.

Registration is available online for $34.99, and Club Seating is available for $99.99.

Showcase events include:

• Quarterly Membership Breakfast at 7:15 a.m.
• Craig Newmark in a fireside chat and signing autographs
• Red Cross Blood Drive; appointments may be scheduled online. Use sponsor code ColumbiaCoC
• Annual Mixer to end the event
• Women’s Network will announce the finalists for the 2010 ATHENA and ATHENA Young Professional Awards
• Small Business Committee will announce the Small Business Awards finalists