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Record Attendance at
Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting |
On Thursday, January 18th, the Columbus Area Chamber of
Commerce held its 98th Annual meeting with keynote
presentation by best selling author, Dr. Richard Florida.
There were over 460 business and community leaders in
attendance. One of the world’s leading social theorists
and public intellectuals, he believes that human
creativity is the engine of economic growth. Dr. Richard
Florida discussed human creativity and how our economic
growth and success is directly tied to the development of
human capabilities.
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Dr. Florida Video of
Annual Meeting Now Available |
If you missed the Chamber's
Annual Meeting, you still have a chance to hear Dr.
Florida's theory on how the growth of the creative economy
shapes the development of communities.
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CYP Begins Membership Drive |
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Become
a part of the growing movement that is taking
Columbus by storm. Yearly membership is only $45.00 and
includes free entry to basic social and professional
events and discounts on premium CYP events throughout the
year. For more information email us at:
info@columbusyp.org
or visit our website at
www.columbusyp.org.
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TEN
Presents Networking Icebreakers |
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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. Word of Mouth
marketing can allow you to build business relationships
that are essential to your success. Does attending
networking events make you want to run and hide?
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Add Credibility to Your Marketing Efforts |
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As a member of the Chamber of Commerce, you have
strategically aligned yourself with an organization that
has been pursuing business excellence and economic growth
since 1890. Numerous studies have shown that customer
perceptions can be enhanced as a result of your Chamber
membership. Utilizing the Chamber Logo in your
advertisements can increase credibility by demonstrating
that you are supporting community and economic
development.
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Update Your Information in the Chamber's Directory |
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The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing the
2007-2008 Chamber Membership Directory. Please click here
to update your organizations information so that we can
ensure that your information is listed correctly.
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The Finance Academy Opens New Downtown Location
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The Finance Academy from East High School’s C4 program is
bringing educational activities to the Yes Cinema!
Students taking business classes will be showing up for
class from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm daily at the Commons Mall. |
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Heritage Fund Civic
Boom! Project |
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If you are 50 years or older or are interested in engaging
those over the age of 50 in employment, civic engagement
and lifelong learning – Heritage Fund needs your help! |
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The Role of HR in Employee Mental Health
Mark Uebel, Business Resource Group |
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Investing in Human Capital Improving productivity and
performance has long been the goal of business, but in the
coming decade the investment in human capital will make a
greater impact in improved performance than will
investments in technology and structures alone. “Employers
are realizing that the health of their employees is
actually a vital part of their ‘human capital’ and a
largely untapped source of productivity gains that can
improve business performance,” |
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Notice of Assessment of
Land and Structures Form 11 R/A
Tim Scheidt, SRA, Manager Columbus Office |
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The following are questions all property owners should ask
themselves with regard to the pending reassessment that
was effective as of March 1, 2006:
1) Have you reviewed the two components of your
assessment: land and improvement?
2) Are the features of your property accurately
documented?
3) How do your current assessments compare to your prior
assessment?
4) Are there noticeable increases, decreases or little
change when comparing the two assessments?
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February 9th
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Small Business Committee/ The Entrepreneurial Network
(TEN): Networking Icebreakers
8:00am Visitors Center |
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February 23rd
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Small Business Committee/ The Entrepreneurial Network
(TEN): Good to Great- Case Study of Columbus Regional
Hospital-
8:00am Visitors Center |
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February 28th |
Meet Me @ 5
5-7pm at
Advantage One Color Lab,
4920 N. Warren Drive
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January 22nd-
April 16th
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3rd House Sessions-
Every Monday while in session
7:30am, Commons Mezzanine |
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March
1st |
WOMEN IN BUSINESS WORKSHOP- WATCH WHAT YOU DON’T SAY
will be an interactive, high-spirited session on the
POWER of non-verbal communication. Learn how to make a
positive first impression, discover the cultural
differences with gestures, and understand how men and
women differ in their body language. Susie Blizard from
IUPUC will be facilitating. Free to attend,
bring a brown bag lunch. 11:30-1:00 in the Chamber
training room. Reservations are required by calling (812) 379-4457 or
e-mailing klatham@columbusareachamber.com. |
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February 8th
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Subway spokesperson and Indiana University alumnus
Jared Fogle will share his motivational and
inspirational story. Presentation will be immediately
followed by a reception with complimentary subs.
Jared will also sign copies of his new book, Winning
Through Losing: 13 Lessons for Turning Your Life Around.
Books will be available for purchase, and proceeds of book
sales will benefit the Jared Foundation. The
series is free and open to the public and is presented by
the IUPUC Alumni Association For more information, please
contact the IUPUC Alumni Association at (812) 314-8632 or
alumni@iupuc.edu or visit
www.alumni.iupuc.edu.
6 p.m. IUPUC, Learning Center, Custer-Nugent Lecture Hall |
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February 10th
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kidscommons Carnivale: India
Don't miss the fun!! Call now to make your reservation.
Hosted by our honorary co-chairs Sarla Kalsi, Surekha
DiOrio, Nea Ritz and Allison Clark, we would like to
invite you to Carnivale: India, Saturday, February 10,
2007 at kidscommons from 7:00 - 10:30 pm. Cost is $75.00
per ticket. Limited tickets available so call now!
812-378-3046. See the newsletter for additional
information. If you would like to be a financial sponsor,
please contact Diane Robbins at Ext. 27. |
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February 13th
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UNDERSTANDING IMMIGRATION: A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION-
Three educational forums on immigration issues. 6:30-8:00
pm Lecture Hall, Columbus Learning Center, 4555 Central
Ave.
Cost: Free
Topics: Economic, Global, and Historical
Perspectives regarding Immigration
Speakers: John Clark, Senior Fellow, Sagamore
Institute for Policy Research; Arlette Cooper Tinsley,
Director, Columbus Human Rights Commission
Sponsors:
Leadership Bartholomew County,
Immigration Issues Community Group,
City of Columbus,
Human Rights Commission |
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February 15th
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CYP- 3rd Thursday Social- Social Networking
Opportunity for Young Professionals. Feel free to
drop by for a few minutes or stay for dinner.
5:30pm at Columbus Bar |
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February 17th
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Third House Sessions at Hope Area Chamber of Commerce
with:
Senator Greg Walker and Representative Sean Eberhart
These will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the
Community Center of Hope
543 Washington Street
(Go to Hope on Highway 46. Washington Street is street on
south side of the square. Five blocks east of square.)
Gary Miller, President Hope Area Chamber of Commerce will
moderate these two events.
Bartholomew County REMC will host refreshments.
Coffee, rolls, fruit, and juice.
Everyone is welcome. |
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February 19th
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The SEVENTEENTH Annual Lugar Series February Luncheon
will be held on Monday, Feb. 19, 2007 at the Indiana
Roof Ballroom. Invitations will be mailed the second
week in January. Tickets are $65.00 each with tables
being for 10 persons. Remember this event raises funds
to continue the Lugar Series program, which is a
political leadership development program for women which
has in the past produced state and federal appointees,
officeholders, advisors and legislators. This event
attracts between 500-750 Hoosiers from around the state
including legislators, officeholders, public service
appointees, candidates, political volunteers, activists
and voters.
The Honorable Mitch Daniels, Jr. will be the keynote
speaker this year.
We will also be honoring the 5th Nancy Maloley Public
Service Award winner.
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February 24th
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Columbus Indiana Philharmonic
“The Gala – A Night in Monte Carlo” ranging from: a trip
for two to Venice to a bicycle built for two. The Gala
evening begins at 6:30 pm on February 24 with dinner
served at eight. For reservations or information about
either event, please call Joan North at 376-2638 x110.
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February 24th
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Third House Sessions at Hope Area Chamber of Commerce
with: Senator Greg Walker and Representative Sean Eberhart
These will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the
Community Center of Hope 543 Washington Street (Go to Hope
on Highway 46. Washington Street is street on south side
of the square. Five blocks east of square.) Gary Miller,
President Hope Area Chamber of Commerce will moderate
these two events. Bartholomew County REMC will host
refreshments. Coffee, rolls, fruit, and juice. Everyone is
welcome. |
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February 26th
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UNDERSTANDING IMMIGRATION: A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION-
Three educational forums on immigration issues. 6:30-8:00
pm Lecture Hall, Columbus Learning Center, 4555 Central
Ave.
Cost: Free
The Moral, Ethical, and Social Perspectives regarding
Immigration. Speakers: Rev. Linda C. Johnson,
Episcopal Chaplain to Indiana University, Bloomington;
Laura Hurt, Diversity Advisor, Columbus Regional Hospital
Sponsors: Leadership Bartholomew County,
Immigration Issues Community Group, City of Columbus,
Human Rights Commission |
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February 27th
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IUPUC DOWNTOWN: CONNECTING FOR LUNCH
If there is a peace process, then why are they still
killing each other? A look at political violence…
Dr. Robert White Dean, IU School of Liberal Arts, IUPUI
February 27, 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. |
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February 28th
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CYP Networking Booster-
4:00p.m.-5:00p.m. CYP's receive
individualized training for improving networking skills,
then they can put their skills into action by joining the
Chamber of Commerce for Meet Me @ 5 at Advantage One
Imaging Center 4920 N. Warren Drive.
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March 8th
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Non Profit Community Open House Bartholomew County Public
Library 8a.m.-2:30p.m
The library’s Business Team will be
available to show what tools and resources the library has
to help the nonprofit community. The team will also be
asking for input as to what the library can offer in the
future to better serve this group.
For
more information, contact
dwirrig@barth.lib.in.us |
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March 9th
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Business Community Open House Bartholomew County Public
Library 8a.m.-2:30p.m
The library’s Business Team will be showcasing the
resources the library has available to help local
businesses succeed. The team will also be soliciting
opinions on what businesses would like to see the library
offer in the future. For more information, contact
dwirrig@barth.lib.in.us |
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March 28th
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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. |
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Ongoing
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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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