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Bestselling Author Dan Pink to Keynote Chamber’s 99th
Annual Meeting |
The Columbus
Area Chamber of Commerce announced that
nationally-recognized author and speaker Dan Pink will
address the business community at the forthcoming annual
meeting which will be held at 11:30 on Wednesday, January
30th, 2008.
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Lilly Endowment Awards $38 Million in Grants for Southeast
Indiana Regional Learning Programs. EcO15 initiative will
directly impact education and training efforts in 10
counties |
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Lilly Endowment Inc. will
provide $38 million in grants to two Bartholomew County
organizations, officials announced today. The grants will
fund educational programs associated with advanced
manufacturing, health care services and hospitality and
tourism for 10 counties in Southeast Indiana.
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Chamber Members receive discounts on education |
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The Chamber of Commerce has signed
Memorandums of Understanding that provide discounts on continuing
education courses through Ivy Tech and IUPUC. Members
of the Chamber and their employees may receive up to a 20%
discount on non-degree, continuing education programs and classes
through IUPUC and Ivy Tech. Contact the Chamber to learn
more. |
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Tom
Vujovich to speak at Small Business Committee's Community Roundtable. |
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The first meeting
of the Chamber's Entrepreneurial Network will be held on January
11th, 8:00a.m. at the Columbus Visitors Center. Tom
Vujovich, President of the Columbus Redevelopment
Commission will be available to give an update on plans for downtown
Columbus and what it means for entrepreneurs. |
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Budgeting for the New Year- CYP Professional Development
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Start the New
Year Right by learning budgeting tips from professionals.
CYP will be hosting a professional development seminar on January
9th from 11:30a.m. -1:00p.m.
This will be the first in a three part series focusing on how to
improve your financial future. Cost is $5.00 for non-members
and free to CYP Members.
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Meet Me @ 5:00!
Sponsored by - Dorel Juvenile Group |
Thursday, January
24th from 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
2525 State Street, Columbus, IN
(get directions)
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.
Join Business and Community Leaders for a social networking
opportunity for Chamber of Commerce
Members and their employees. Learn more about Dorel Juvenile Group while enjoying great networking, door prizes, and
delicious refreshments. Tours of the plant will be given.
Bring a friend and stay for a few minutes or the
entire time!! For more information, please contact Kami at 379-4457 or
klatham@columbusareachamber.com. |
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3rd House Sessions- Meet Your Legislators |
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Third House Sessions provide a forum for Chamber Members
to access our state representatives. Milo Smith, Sean
Eberhart, Eric Koch, and Greg Walker will be available 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. |
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Please Help Us Welcome Our Newest Chamber Members |
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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: |
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A New
Health Insurance Plan for Indiana
A special announcement to Indiana employers: |
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The
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, together with
Volunteers in Medicine and Healthy Communities want to
inform you about a new comprehensive healthcare benefits
program available to Indiana residents. Please review this
information and encourage other employers you know to
learn about this great program. If an employee presently
does not qualify for employer sponsored health insurance,
he may be eligible for this program. |
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Discover the Secret to Business Growth |
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Are you
ready to balance bottom-line cost cutting with new
top-line sales growth? Do you want to trade the highs and
lows of incremental sales gains for high impact growth
opportunities? Would you like a no-risk way to create new
ideas, filter out the best, and
quickly
explore and discover their potential for success?
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MotoTron Corporation announced today that it supplies a
controller to ArvinMeritor |
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MotoTron Corporation announced today that it supplies a
controller to ArvinMeritor for use in the Dynamic Height
Control (DHC) suspension system found on the Pratt &
Miller C6RS Chevrolet Corvette concept car.
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Grant & Loan Programs Available to Eligible IN Businesses |
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Can
your business use recycled-content material in the
manufacturing process? Are you a proven
recycled-content manufacturer looking for a new home?
Do you look for ways to reduce material or use more
recycled-content in the manufacturing or business process?
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
offers financial assistance to businesses, local
governments, schools, solid waste management districts,
and non-profit groups who would like to tackle these and
other types of environmental projects.
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Beth Finke Awarded "Professional of the Year" |
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Beth
Finke, MS CCC-SLP has been employed with A Step Ahead
Pediatric Therapy, Inc. recently received the
"Professional of the Year" award by the ARC. Beth has
worked at A Step Ahead Pediatric Therapy, Inc. for the
past three years. Beth is very active in the community
giving workshops to various non-profit organizations,
regularly volunteers at Volunteers in Medicine and is very
giving of her time wherever it is beneficial. Beth lives
in Columbus, is married to Rodney Finke and has three
children. |
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Wedding & Event Showcase, January 13th |
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Columbus
Area Wedding Professionals and
QMIX 107-dot-3 present
The Wedding & Event Showcase, Sunday, January 13th from
noon until 4:00 p.m. at the new Factory 12 Event Loft at
12th and Jackson Street in Columbus, Indiana. The Wedding
& Event Showcase will provide the opportunity for brides
and grooms to find the services they want for their
wedding day, and give party planners everything they need
to plan any special event.
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January 9th |
CYP Professional Development- Budgeting for the New
Year.
Start the New Year right by learning
budgeting tips from professionals.
(Register
Online)
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January 11th |
TEN Community Roundtable-
Tom Vujovich
will be telling us about updated plans for downtown
Columbus in 2008
(Register
Online)
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January 24th |
Meet Me @5! Sponsored by Dorel
Join member of the Chamber for relaxed, fun
networking. Tours of the plant will be given. 5-7:00p.m.
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January 14th |
Small Business Committee/Community Round Table
8:00
am, Visitors Center (Register
Online)
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January 26th |
CYP Social: Cosmic Bowling
Join other YP's for an evening of fun and
Bowling. 6:30 p.m. @ Columbus Bowling Center (Register
Online)
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January 28th |
Third House Sessions
Join your local legislators for an open forum. Free and
open to the public. 7:30a.m. at City Hall. |
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January 30th |
Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
Author Daniel Pink, A Whole New Mind, will be our guest
speaker for the 99th Annual Meeting. Meeting is open to
the public and begins at 11:00a.m. $40 per person,
includes lunch. Meeting will adjourn around 1:15pm. (Register
Online) |
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