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Columbia’s Mayor Stephen K. Benjamin has proclaimed June 2013, as the midlands first annual Professional Women of Weddings Month. The SC Association of Professional Women in the Wedding Industry, (SCAPWWI), a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization will be the presenter of this first annual event, themed; “Igniting the Power of Professionalism”. An awards banquet is scheduled for June 2, 2013 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, with key note speakers Lori Allen of Bridals by Lori & Celebrity TV Host; Celebrity & World renowned comedian, motivational speaker & Author Kelly Swanson; Esthetics Instructor Renee McCord; Jennet Robinson with the SC Women's Business Center, & Subrina Westberry with Victoria Marie Wedding Planners. For more information visit www.pwow2013.com