News & Events
The Chamber News page is your source for the latest information about the Chamber of Commerce and upcoming events in the Columbia business community. We update this page frequently, so be sure to check back often!
- 2010 Outstanding Citizen of the Year Karen Taylor
6/3/2010 - The Columbia Chamber of Commerce announced the 2010 Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award at the 105th Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet. Karen Taylor, executive vice president of consumer banking with Boone County National Bank, was honored with the distinguished award.… read more
- IBM Announces New Columbia Location
5/20/2010 - On Monday, May 17, 2010, REDI hosted a special ceremony where Governor Jay Nixon announced that IBM will be opening an office in Columbia … read more
- Chamber Staff Featured in Voices
5/20/2010 - The staff of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce was recently interviewed by local writer Bondi Wood for a feature in Voices… read more
- Trabue, Hansen & Hinshaw, Inc. Wins 2010 Small Business of the Year Award
5/13/2010 - Congratulations to Trabue, Hansen & Hinshaw, Inc. for being named the Columbia Chamber of Commerce's 2010 Small Business of the Year… read more
- 2010 ATHENA Award Winners
5/10/2010 - Women's Network is pleased to announce that Sabrina McDonnell of Landmark Bank was presented with Columbia's 16th annual ATHENA Award and Kerrie Bloss with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri was presented with the third ATHENA Young Professional Award… read more
- It's Your Business Campaign Launched
4/13/2010 - The Columbia Chamber of Commerce recently announced the development and launch of a new campaign to support the economic development and vitality of Columbia… read more
- Chamber Announces Second Trip to China
3/22/2010 - Join the Chamber on our second China Excursion… read more
- Chamber Endorses School Bond Issue Proposal and City Charter Amendments
3/19/2010 - The Columbia Chamber of Commerce voiced its support for the 2010 Columbia Public Schools Bond Issue Proposal and the Home Rule City Charter Amendments, which are set to appear on the April 6 ballot… read more
- Business Showcase Features Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist
3/15/2010 - The Columbia Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Business Showcase, presented by William Woods University, on April 6, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center. The day will begin with the Quarterly Membership Breakfast at 7:15 a.m. with the Showcase immediately following the breakfast.The founder of craigslist is coming to speak at the Business Showcase luncheon sponsored by the Tiger Institute.… read more
- Chamber Endorses Candidates
2/19/2010 - The Columbia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted today to endorse the following candidates on the April 6 ballot… read more
