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CEO Tom Hirons to speak at Chamber's TEN Meeting |
The Chamber of Commerce is proud to present this special
opportunity to hear a presentation by visiting CEO Tom Hirons.
Tom, who has an extensive background in marketing, public
relations and growing a business, will share his expertise with
the Columbus Chamber Members. |
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18 Booths Remain for the 2007 Tri-County Business to
Business Expo |
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If you are looking to expand your marketing efforts in
Jennings or Jackson County, you need to register for the
Tri-County Business Expo soon! We
currently have only 18 booths remaining for our premier
business-to-business trade exposition with networking
opportunities and access to hundreds of business
decision-makers from Bartholomew, Jackson, and Jennings
Counties. |
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Chamber Launches New Website |
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The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce officially launched
their new website as a one stop resource for businesses in
our community. The website, located at
www.columbusareachamber.com
features an advanced search option that will allow you
locate member companies, products, services, and events.
The new PeopleFinder search feature allows you to search
for key business contacts within 700 companies.
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Are You Failing Forward? |
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Think of the most recent mistake you have made – in your
life or business. What did you learn from it? What
changes have you put in place as a result? How are those
changes advancing your business or life?
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And
They're Off! 46 Teams and 120 Young Professionals begin
The Amazing Race |
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Columbus Young Professionals, a program of
the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, kicked off the
three-month-long event titled, The Amazing Race, which was
created to engage young professionals in their community.
Competing for a $2,000 grand prize prize, 46 teams will
race around Columbus throughout the summer to events in
seven categories including: the arts, culture and
business, festivals, sports, tourist in your own city,
volunteering, and "only in Columbus" |
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Employers Must Prepare for Changes In Minimum Wage |
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As many as 36,000 Indiana workers on lower incomes will
see increases in pay over the next two years, as a result
of legislation on both the state and federal levels.
The new minimum wage laws that take effect in July will
increase the minimum wage in three steps throughout the
next two years.
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2nd Annual Biggest Block Party Ever- July 28th |
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The Columbus Area Arts Council’s second annual MJAI and JWI’s Biggest Block Party Ever takes place on Saturday,
July 28 from 4pm until midnight on 4th Street between
Jackson and Franklin. Admission is $5 and children 12 and
under are free. |
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Bartholomew County Livestock Sale |
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There are several ways to support our local 4-H club in
Bartholomew County. One way is to come to the Livestock
Sale Auction on Saturday, July 14th. The auction is fun,
and the kids take great pride in the animals they have
raised and are ready to sell.
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Seeking Nominations for Rural Service Award |
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The Rural Service Award has been presented since 1954.
The purpose of the award is to recognize the efforts of
individuals, adults or youth, from Bartholomew County, who
have donated their time and effort for the betterment of
the rural community. These contributions may have been
made through church, 4-H, farm organizations or any other
organized group. |
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July 13th
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Small Business Committee/ The Entrepreneurial Network
(TEN): Community Roundtable
8:00am Visitors Center
(Register
Online)
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July 19th |
Meet Me @ 5
5-7pm hosted by Indiana Business College
Join
members of the Chamber for relaxed, fun networking at the
monthly Meet Me @ 5.
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July 25th |
Chamber Board Meeting
11:30 am, Chamber Training Room
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August
10th |
Small Business Committee/Thought Leadership
8:00
am, Visitors Center (Register
Online)
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August
20th |
School House Session
7:30 am, Commons Mezzanine
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August 29th |
Chamber Board Meeting
11:30
am, Chamber Training Room
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August 30th |
Women In Business Event
Join area women grow in their professional
development. 11:30am, Columbus Visitors Center (Register
Online)
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August 30th |
Meet Me @ 5
5-7pm hosted by Milestone Contractors.
Join
members of the Chamber for relaxed, fun networking at the
monthly Meet Me @ 5. |
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