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Columbia, SC – The North Columbia Business Association (NCBA) will host its first Annual Law Enforcement Gala, The Road to Security, on Friday July 20, 2012. The Gala will be held at the Columbia Conference Center located at 169 Laurelhurst Avenue, Columbia, S.C. at 7:30 PM.The North Columbia Business Association’s (NCBA) Law Enforcement Gala, “The Road to Security” has a twofold purpose. For the first time ever all South Carolina Law Enforcement Agencies will join forces to support a special mission. This Red Carpet Affair is being held to honor and thank them for their selfless service. In addition, funds raised from this event will support local public safety initiatives thereby enhancing their ability to keep our communities safe. NCBA founder and Executive Director Sabrina Odom stated, “Our law enforcement officers have an awesome task. Each day they put their lives on the line and make sacrifices to keep us safe. The least we can do is let them know how much we appreciate them and support them in whatever way we can to make their job and our communities safer.” Tickets for this historical event are $65.00 per person and can be purchased online at www.northcolumbiabusinessassociation.com - enter code “Gala” in the comments box. Tickets can also be purchased at the NCBA Office and NCBA members: Classical Glass or Community Assistance Provider, Inc. Tables of eight (8) can be purchased for $350.00. Sponsorship packages range from $100 to $10,000. Seating is on a first come first served basis. Early registration is encouraged, as seats are limited. Please make all checks payable to NCBA and mail to: NCBA, P.O. Box 30340, Columbia, S.C. 29230.The North Columbia Business Association was established in March 2008 for the purpose of uniting and promoting businesses while rebuilding and re-establishing the image of the North Columbia community. The Association provides an avenue for businesses to speak as one voice on important business interests including, but not limited to: developing a spirit of cooperation among the merchants, improving trade relations, establishing and maintaining business ethics, addressing zoning issues, enhancing and improving aesthetics, and addressing traffic and parking conditions.For more information about the Law Enforcement Gala, purchase tickets or become a sponsor please visit our website at www.northcolumbiabusinessassociation.com or call (803) 331-2931.