Hiring our heroes Published Jan. 25, 2012 By George Goldsmith Program Support Manager SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's "Hiring Our Heroes" Hiring Fair is scheduled for March 6, at Fort Jackson's MG Robert B. Solomon Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Opening ceremonies will commence at 9:45 a.m. The event is free for employers. Solomon Center is committed to making this a one-of-a-kind, free hiring fair and a win-win for employers and veteran and military spouse job seekers. Today, more than ever, companies want and need to hire the right employee with the "right" stuff. Military veterans and their spouses comprise a pool of skilled talent that can benefit your company or organization. Hiring Fair is co-sponsored by the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, S.C., Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Department of Labor Veterans' Employment & Training Service, Fort Jackson, the Army Career and Alumni Program, South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce Veterans Services South Carolina National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve, South Carolina Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), the Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces, Army Community Services and the State Media Company. These agencies are partnering to help veterans, guardsmen/reservists and their spouses find meaningful employment. The Solomon Center is located at Building 6510 on Strom Thurmond Blvd., Fort Jackson, S.C. To register please go to www.hoh.greatjob.net, and scroll down and click on Columbia, S.C. For more information on the Hiring Fair please contact George Goldsmith george.goldsmith@usar.army.mil