Third House Sessions provide a forum for Chamber Members to access our state representatives. Milo Smith, Sean Eberhart, Eric Koch, and Greg Walker have been invited to join us on Monday mornings during this year’s legislative session to give you updates about legislation that could affect your organization. Feel free to come to one or all of the sessions on Monday mornings at 7:30am January 28-March 10th at City Hall. (get directions)

Logical, linear and sequential “left brain” thinking that powered the business world for years remains necessary — but its importance is being surpassed by “right brain” artistic and conceptual abilities, author Dan Pink said Wednesday at Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting.

Looking for ways to be more involved in your Chamber of Commerce? The Chamber has many ways to get involved through programming and events.

Dorel Juvenile Group may be better known to many long-time Columbus residents as Cosco, but many don’t realize that the world’s largest manufacturer of car seats is located right here in the heart of Bartholomew County.

Word of Mouth marketing and networking is one of the most cost effective ways to grow your business. Yet, very few people know how to network effectively.

Are you addicted to your Blackberry? Do you secretly think you must be ADHD? Can you not sit still through a meeting unless you can text, IM, or email?

Our first Women in Business Event is scheduled for Thursday, February 21st at 11:30am at the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce. Results happen through people.   Individuals who have developed the ability to influence others increase their likelihood of achieving desired results.  This session will explore a few simple tools that can be immediately added to your influence tool box. This workshop will be facilitated by Fredricka Joyner. 

Clinical Solutions, LLC has received notification from the Indiana State Department of Health that its worksite wellness program, Wise Health Decisions®, has been certified as a qualified wellness program for small employers in Indiana.

When it comes to business, you have a choice on who you do business with. Do you utilize businesses that give back to the community? Chamber Members distinguish themselves from others by making a commitment to Columbus.  New members who joined last quarter include:

We will have two exciting opportunities to view and purchase unique pieces of art – a two week silent auction, and a live auction. Both events are conveniently located at Fair Oaks Mall.

Turning Point is holding a dance marathon to raise awareness of domestic violence and is short of helping hands. There are several ways to help, and volunteering is a great way to get involved.

The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, together with Volunteers in Medicine and Healthy Communities are pleased to inform you about area businesses who are taking a proactive step in assisting their employees in gaining access to a new comprehensive healthcare benefits program available to Indiana residents.

Come join us at the FairOaks Mall on February 8th at 5pm-8pm to enjoy tasty desserts and entertainment.

February 11