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The Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce is a recipient of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives' (ACCE) Award for Communications Excellence (ACE). The Chamber's IAMTHE CHAMBER received a Gold Award.

The ACE Gold Award raises the standards and sets the pace for communications excellence in the chamber profession across the nation.

(Left-Right) Bill Becker, Wesley Ker-Fox, Mike Gaymon, president and CEO, Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce talk about winning the 2010 Gold Award from American Chamber of Commerce Executives for iamthechamber.com at a news conference June 14.

"This is a great honor for the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce, to be recognized as a gold award recipient," said Mike Gaymon, President and CEO of the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce. "We could not have achieved this with out the team work with Basset and Becker and the more than 70 volunteers who gave of their time to participate in the IAMTHE CHAMBER campaign."

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We would like to express our deepest appreciation to all of our members for their support of the Chamber and especially, to our Enhanced Investors, some of whom are included below:

Continuous Sponsors

Aflac; Bassett & Becker; Clear Channel Broadcasting; Columbus Bank and Trust Company/Synovus; Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Inc.; Georgia Power Company; NCR Corporation; PMB Broadcasting, LLC; St. Francis Hospital Inc.; TSYS; W.C. Bradley Company 

Bronze Sponsors:

AT&T GA; Ben Carter Companies, LLC; Boral Bricks; Clark Realty Capital, LLC; Columbus State University; Flournoy Development Company; Humana Inc.; IBM, Inc.; Jay Automotive Group, Inc.; The Jordan Company; Jordan, Jones & Goulding; Kellogg's Snacks; Kodak; KPMG LLP; Lance Private Brands; McCarthy Building Companies; MeadWestvaco Mahrt Operations; Precision Components International, Inc.; Robins & Morton; Stanley, Beaman & Sears, Inc.; Strayer University; TIC Federal Credit Union; Warr Grading Contractor, Inc.

As a not-for-profit organization, the Chamber provides the ideal venue for public-private partnerships to maintain a pro-business region. While we appreciate all of our members, many business leaders recognize the value of investing more than their membership fees in the Chamber's mission to benefit the region. The Chamber's Enhanced Investor levels include Continuous, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Copper Sponsors.

Our enhanced investors receive Chamber benefits in accordance with the different levels of investments. We would like to have the opportunity to meet with you and discuss the benefits of becoming an enhanced investor or increasing the sponsor level of your current investment. Please contact Ashley Winkler at  706-596-7010 or awinkler@columbusgachamber.com.

The Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be held at Mix Ultra Lounge at 1107 Broadway from 5:30-7 p.m. Come out to Mix Ultra Lounge and experience life on Broadway.

Expo set for Aug. 11

Business and Healthcare Expo is set for August 11 at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center. It is a great way to market you business to other vendors, businesses and the community. If you don't have your booth yet click here to sign up.

Leadership Columbus spent May 17th with the Arts led by day chairs, Besty Covington & JJ Musgrove. Above, Paul Pierce talks from the stage about the Springer Opera House. Leadership Columbus participants enjoy an improve session. 29 participants graduated from the program May 21st.

Are you or do you know of a small business employer in the United States that does not offer their employee's health insurance due to price? No matter what your health insurance needs, you can always count on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGa) for a wide range of options and outstanding value. BCBSGa has a low cost alternative to standard health care plans called, Blue Essentials that may fit your needs.

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City Center Charlotte - The Heart of One of the Fastest Growing Areas

It's no surprise that Charlotte has become a business powerhouse as well as a favored destination for thousands of new arrivals. People of all ages come to Charlotte to work, to play and to enjoy a quality of life that strikes the right balance.

Charlotte is a pro-business city with a pro-business attitude. Charlotte has emerged as a major player in the global marketplace. Its Center City is the location of Fortune 500 corporate headquarters and more than 1200 businesses, the highest concentration in the metro area.

The Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce is going to Charlotte and will be hearing from Michael Smith, Pres. & CEO, Charlotte Center City Partners. We learn what Charlotte has accomplished in luring businesses to downtown, keeping it lively and fun for the young, and keeping it safe. Plan now to join us for this experience, Sept. 28- 30 for our 18th Annual Inter-City Leadership Conference. For more information contact Becky Gordon, bgordon@columbusgachamber.com or 706-257-1186.