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   April 2007 Edition

Chamber to Celebrate Administrative Professionals Week

The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce and the International Association of Administrative Professionals, Athens of the Prairie Chapter, are pleased to announce their plans to celebrate APW with lunch and a style show from Edinburgh Premium Outlets, a day early, on Tuesday, April 24th, 2007.  Show your appreciation for your Administrative Professional by sending them – or better yet, taking them to lunch! 
Opportunities at Camp Atterbury Subject of the TEN Community Roundtable

Colonel Barry Richmond, Installation Commander at Camp Atterbury will be the keynote speaker at the TEN Community Roundtable on May 11 at 8:00a.m.  Colonel Richmond will discuss Camp Atterbury’s history from its inception in 1969 and their evolution into one of the only six permanent sites for national troop training and mobilization in the United States. Many businesses are not aware that Camp Atterbury has many jobs and contracts that are available to civilians and businesses.   This is a wonderful opportunity for local businesses to learn about the contracts that are available and how the bidding process works so that your efforts could be more successful. 

Chamber Members Benefit from Referrals

The Chamber receives 5,000 information and referral requests each and

every year and we only refer Chamber members.  In addition to the referrals that the Chamber makes, The Chamber creates opportunities for you to utilize to increase your business.  Remember, being a member of the Chamber is similar to a gym membership, you have to use it in order to see results.  Click here to learn about other benefits from your Chamber membership. 

CRH is Proud to Present Women’s Health Day- March 31st

Columbus Regional Hospital is proud to present Women’s Health Day on Saturday, March 31st at the Holiday Inn. The event will include health screenings, breakout sessions on important women’s health topics and other topics important to women, and a keynote speaker.

Tickets on sale for unCommon Cau$e
unCommon Cau$e is a benefit for the Columbus Area Arts Council and the Columbus Museum of Art and Design.  This annual event is always an enjoyable evening of dinner and dancing.  It also features a live auction of unique items.  Reserve your spot now so that you can be a part of "An Affair to Remember
4th Annual Community Service Expo April 17th

The 2007 Get on Board Community Service Expo brings together volunteers and opportunities to make a difference in Bartholomew County. Volunteer Action Center of Bartholomew County, Leadership Bartholomew County, and Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County are collaborating to sponsor the fourth annual Get on Board Community Service Expo from 4:30 to 6:30 PM, April 17, at the Commons.

Six Sigma Project Expo showcasing the 40 winners of the annual Chairman’s Quality Award
We would like to extend an invitation to the Columbus area business community to see how we have made Six Sigma work at Cummins. On May 8, 40 of the top Six Sigma projects will be showcased in an Expo at the Columbus Engine Plant.  These projects represent the best of all Six Sigma projects completed in 2006 and have been honored with the Chairman’s Six Sigma Quality Award.

April 2nd, 9th,
16th             

3rd House Sessions- Every Monday while in session
7:30am, Commons Mezzanine

 

 

 

April 12th

Meet Me @ 5  5p.m- 7.pm- drop by for a few minutes or stay the entire time.
5-7pm at Courtyard by Marriott, ADDRESS           

 

 

 

April 13th            

Small Business Committee/TEN SmallBiz Book Club Small Giants: Companies That Choose To Be Great Instead of Big by Bo Burlingham

8:00am Visitors Center

 

 

 

April 24th             

Women In Business Fashion Show

11:30a.m. Commons Mezzanine

 

 

 

May 11th            

Small Business Committee/TEN  Community Roundtable:  Featuring The Commercial Opportunities at Camp Atterbury

8:00am City Hall- Cal Brand Room

March 27th            

CYP Wine and Cheese Social at the  Bartholomew County Historical Society.  On exhibit will be "Still Life, Landscapes and Portraits.  A collection by Ray Henderson". Come out to learn about the exhibit and socialize with other YP's!  There will also be raffles for door prizes, such as history books, and even one free use of the Historic Breeding Farm.  The address is 524 3rd Street.  5:30-7p.m.   Reservations are appreciated.  Please RSVP to vchowning@columbusareachamber.com

March 28th            

Everyone’s a Critic – Engaging the Art in Public Art
Valerie Eickmeier Dean, IU Herron School of Art and Design March 28, Noon-1 p.m. Columbus City Hall

Reservations are required by calling (812) 314-8632 or e-mailing alumni@iupuc.edu.  Cost is $15 person ($12 for IUPUC Alumni Association members) and includes lunch and dessert.  Learn more about IUPUC, meet prominent faculty from Indiana University, engage in lifelong learning, and support the downtown.

March 30th            

Toxic Audio- Five voices…no instruments.  Never underestimate the power of the human voice.  Winners of the 2004 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience, Toxic Audio will be a treat for your senses.  Come to the Commons to enjoy this wonderfully talented and funny group.  For information and tickets contact the Columbus Area Arts Council at 812.376.2539, caac@artsincolumbus.org or visit our website www.artsincolumbus.org.

March 31st            

Columbus Regional Hospital is proud to present Women’s Health Day on Saturday, March 31st at the Holiday Inn. The event will include health screenings, breakout sessions on important women’s health topics and other topics important to women, and a keynote speaker.  Click here for more information. 


To register, call 800.541.2600.  Seats are limited to the first 300 callers.

May 9th         

Columbus Human Rights Commission Annual Dinner featuring Dr. Berenice Ruhl, Diversity Program Manager, WellPoint, Inc. The Heartland in the 21st Century:  Towards Dr. King's "Vibrant Mosaic" Wed., May 9th at 6:30pm at the Holiday Inn Conference Center

 

Requests for accommodations may be directed to the Human Rights Commission at phone: (812) 376-2532, TDD 375-2720 or fax 375-2725.  The email address is listed below.

Ongoing        

Integrative Health Care- Wellness Classes and Events Click on the link above to find out more information about the classes and events which vary from Women Moving Through Breast Cancer, Yoga, and Pain Management just to name a few. For more information, call

812-375-1340

   

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