Contact: Minister Sammy Jackson, Christians Merging Together, 386-257-6784, CMTN@ChristiansMergingTogether.org

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Dec. 5 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the Christians Merging Together Conference will be coming to Columbia, South Carolina July 13-14, 2007.  Over $78,750 in estimated economic impact will be generated by this event, including over 200 room nights. The headquarter hotel for this event will be The Clarion Hotel. See below for schedule of events or visit www.christiansmergingtogether.org.

Schedule of Events:
July 13, 2007 :  Musical Artist's Showcase – 11 a.m. 2 p.m., Clarion Hotel
July 13, 2007: Black Tie Banquet ($35) – 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., Clarion Hotel
July 14, 2007 :  Author's Showcase – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Clarion Hotel

On the goal of this event, Minister Sammy Jackson says, “Our goal is to bring different denominations together in a creative environment to work in unity to strengthen our communities.” 

He goes on to say, “We are calling for local participation and sponsorships from churches and Christian organizations to join in this effort.” 

For more information about this event, media may contact Minister Sammy Jackson at CMTN@ChristiansMergingTogether.org, P.O. Box 10782 Daytona Beach, Florida  32120 or by phone: (386) 257-6784.

The mission of Christians Merging Together is to bring all Christians together regardless of affiliation, race, age, or belief. Christians Merging Together features guest speakers, concerts, and vendors all with one common goal in mind---"Coming together in the name of God."

The mission of the Columbia Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau is to strengthen the area’s economy by marketing and selling the region, its accommodations, restaurants, facilities and attractions as a destination for meetings, conventions, tradeshows, special events and leisure travel and by working cooperatively with the hospitality community providing informative materials and assistive services that enhance and promote the desired image of the Columbia Riverbanks Region. For more information, please visit www.columbiacvb.com.