Our Mission Is To Promote Business Success By Being The Leader In Economic And Community Development In The Region
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THANK YOU to our Continuous Sponsors for your support.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Please register for all Chamber events online at www.columbusgachamber.com
Young Professionals Day of Action
Friday, May 11th-Saturday, May 12th
Various Locations
Register Here: YP Day of Action
Free & Open to the Public
Family & Friends Welcome!
Event Sponsors
Columbus Home Enhancements
Max Fitness
Founding Sponsors
Aflac
WC Bradley
Business After Hours
Tuesday, May 8th
5:30 to 7pm
The Wynn House
1240 Wynnton Road
Columbus, Georgia
Sponsored by: Valley Healthcare Systems
Register online today!
Legislative Express
The Premier Political Networking Event of the Year!
Thursday, May 17th
6pm
Chamber Depot Lobby
1200 6th Avenue
Columbus, Georgia
Register today!
Eye Opener Breakfast
Thursday, May 24th
7am - 8:30am
Convention & Trade Center
Sponsored by: Lane Dermatology
Reserve your space at the breakfast today.
Small Business Week
May 21st - 24th
Join us in celebrating local small businesses. A variety of events are scheduled for the week. Visit the webpage for detailed information.
Small Business Week Information
Sponsored by:
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UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS
Goodwill Columbus Training Center
Friday, May 11th
10 am
2601 Cross Country Drive
Columbus, Georgia
Cross Country Plaza
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JOIN A CHAMBER COMMITTEE
Joining one of the many committees of the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce is a great way to expand your business network by building contacts throughout the business community.
Sign up for a committee today!
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2011 ANNUAL REPORT
View the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce 2011 Annual Report online. This annual printed publication is also available at the Chamber Depot and at Chamber events.
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Welcome New Chamber Members - Bloomwoods
- Cancer Treatment Centers of America of the Southeast
- Chick-fil-A
- Christian Medical Associates
- Energy Design and Graphics
- Fade to Black Productions, LLC
- Family Dentistry of Columbus, P.C.
- Fountain City Coffee
- Gallups and Hirsch, CPA
- Girtman & Associates
- Hooters of Columbus
- Interface
- Jollay Masonry, Inc.
- The Leadership Edge
- Oak View Waverly Hall
- Point University
- Precision Concrete Construction
- Reinhardt Lexus
- Richie Eubanks
- Southeastern Paper Group
- St. Patrick's School
- State Farm - Kevin Wood
- Stephanie Woodham
- The Miller Clappertson Partnership, Inc.
- WorkflowOne
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Chamber Events |
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April Eye Opener Breakfast
The April Eye Opener Breakfast was held April 26 at the Trade Center. The event was sponsored by Fountain City Classic and the honorable Calvin Smyre gave an update on the game which will be played for the 23rd year on November 3. Dr. Jeffery King of Gentle Dentistry of Columbus was awarded the April Small Business Giant Award. Congratulations Dr. King! The Eye Opener Breakfast is held every month. The next event is scheduled for May 24th. Register online today.
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Dr. King accepts Small Business Giant Award at April Eye Opener |
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Partners In Education Awards
The Partners in Education program recognized outstanding PIE partners at the annual awards banquet held on May 1st. The top 10 partnerships for the 2011-2012 school year were selected by an independent panel of judges.
Clubview Elementary, Dexter Elementary, Downtown Elementary, E. A. White Elementary School, Faith Middle School, Hardaway High School, Loyd Elementary, McBride Elementary, South Columbus Elementary, Wilson Elementary School, were honored at this year's ceremony. Dexter Elementary and their partners 1/10th Field Artillery and 1/29th Infantry were named PIE Partner of the Year. Thank you to our Platinum sponsors Columbus Water Works, Mediacom, Hatcher, Stubbs, Land, Hollis, & Rothschild, LLP and Max Fitness.
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Dexter Elementary and their partners 1/10th Field Artillery and 1/29th Infantry named Partnership of the Year |
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Leadership Columbus Alumni Lunch with Congressman Westmoreland
Congressman Lynn Westmoreland was the guest speaker at the Leadership Columbus Alumni Quarterly Lunch Series on May 2. Westmoreland addressed the group regarding his early years in the state legislature and the challenges he faced being in the minority. The focus of his presentation was leadership and doing the right thing. "Being a leader is about doing the right thing and it isn't always easy. But I guarantee you, if you do the right thing, others will follow. And if no one is following you, then you aren't a leader", Westmoreland stated.
The Alumni enjoyed the opportunity to meet Westmoreland personally and were able to ask some tough questions regarding the economy and government regulations.
Leadership Columbus Alumni is a program of the Chamber. If you are graduate of Leadership Columbus and you want more information regarding the quarterly luncheon series, contact Becky Gordon at bgordon@columbusgachamber.com.
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Congressman Westmoreland addresses Leadership Columbus Alumni at Quarterly Luncheon |
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Govenor Deal Signs Bills at National Infantry Museum
Gov. Nathan Deal signed three bills in Columbus in the National Infantry Museum with Columbus' state delegation and Fort Benning representatives looking on. The governor's signature on the Interstate Compact Bill will make it easier for children of military families to transfer from one school to another. He also signed a modified Purple Heart License Plate Bill that will allow veterans or active-duty soldiers to receive free special plates. These were important bills to Fort Benning and a priority on the Chamber's Legislative agenda because of the importance on future BRAC rounds. Two interchanges were named in honor of former Columbus Mayor Jim Wetherington and John Flournoy, chairman of the Gateways Foundation. These bills were high on the Chamber's legislative agenda passed by the Board of Directors.
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Govenor Deal signs bills at National Infantry Museum |
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Inter-City Leadership Conference Visiting Oklahoma City in September
Oklahoma City, A Premier Site for Canoeing and Kayaking
What was once nothing more than a drainage ditch in downtown Oklahoma City, but with some clever redesign, is now a river, abundant with all types of water sports. Along its shores stand the beautiful boathouses that are considered to be a vision for the future of OKC and the rest of the world. The Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce, along with approximately 90 of our community leaders will be heading to Oklahoma City to learn about how the city has developed this area into a Mecca for water sports and recreation. The 19th Annual Inter-City Leadership Conference will be held Sept. 26-28, 2012.
If you are interested in participating in our Inter-City Leadership Conference, contact Becky Gordon, 706-257-1186 or bgordon@columbusgachamber.com
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Total Resource Campaign
The Chamber's Total Resource Campaign is going on now through June 5. If you are interested in taking advantage of marketing opportunities offered by the Chamber please contact us for more information. The Chamber offers sponsorships that suit a variety of needs and will help you market your business. Visit the TRC website to view available sponsorship opportunities. Contact Ashley Chism at achism@columbusgachamber.com for more information.
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Ribbon Cuttings & Grand Openings |
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Troy University Riverfront Campus Groundbreaking
Riverfront Campus
Phenix City, Alabama
www.troy.edu |
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Bloomwood Flowers & Gifts
5592 J Whittlesey Road
Columbus, Georgia
The Landings
(706) 332-7761
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Dorothy Wells Knight Community Counseling Center
1025 First Avenue
Columbus, Georgia
Twin Cedars Youth & Family Services
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NCR Manufactures 25,000th ATM in Columbus
On April 27, NCR Columbus achieved the milestone of producing it's 25,000th ATM. The ATM was a 6638 and the Customer is Bank of America. The Columbus plant started in October of 2009 and over the last two and half years implemented ATMs, Self serve checkout, BBX, scanners, module repair, IPP and a call center. To put it in perspective if you lined up the 25,000 ATMs end to end, it would stretch over a 23 mile length, from the gates of Fort Benning across the City of Columbus to Harris County. NCR recently expanded its operation in Muscogee Technology Park and will extend its workforce to 870 jobs.
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NCR celebrates 25,000 ATMS |
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KIA Named Large Manufacturer of the Year
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) in West Point was named as the state of Georgia's large manufacturer of the year at the annual Georgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week awards luncheon on April 19th. Following a $100 million expansion, Kia celebrated assembly of its 500,000th vehicle in February. Congratulations Kia!
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