May Member News

Member News is a monthly blog post dedicated to sharing Chamber members’ upcoming events or major news. If you have something to share, email the Chamber’s Director of Communications and Marketing, Caitlin Ferguson, at [email protected]. Central Bank of Boone County (CBBC) dedicated a new sculpture at its Eighth Street entrance on Friday, April 28, 2023 at … Continued


Centralia teacher, MFA ag specialist honored at Agricultural Recognition Banquet

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce recognized outstanding members of the mid-Missouri agriculture community at its Agricultural Recognition Banquet on March 23. Jim Gesling of MFA Incorporated received the 2023 Agriculturalist of the Year award, which is given each year to an individual or organization that has gone above and beyond to help agriculture excel in … Continued


April Member News

Member News is a monthly blog post dedicated to sharing Chamber members’ upcoming events or major news. If you have something to share, email the Chamber’s Director of Communications and Marketing, Caitlin Ferguson, at [email protected]. New, non profit arts Chamber Member offers discounts, details for upcoming events Mareck Center for Dance, a proud new member of … Continued


March Member News

Member News is a monthly blog post dedicated to sharing Chamber members’ upcoming events or major news. If you have something to share, email the Chamber’s Director of Communications and Marketing, Caitlin Ferguson, at [email protected]. Columbia Farmers Market Launches Sponsorship Program Columbia Farmers Market looks to expand partnerships with the community, by offering a newsponsorship program. … Continued


February Member News

Member News is a monthly blog post dedicated to sharing Chamber members’ upcoming events or major news. If you have something to share, email the Chamber’s Director of Communications and Marketing, Caitlin Ferguson, at [email protected]. The Boone County Commission will host Community Information and Listening Sessions at various locations throughout the county regarding the distribution of … Continued


Columbia Chamber announces 2023 Local and Legislative Priorities

In December and January, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce released its 2023 Local and Legislative Priorities for the coming year. Each of these documents is a collaborative effort between the Chamber’s Government Affairs committee, staff, and Board of Directors, and it sets the Chamber’s priorities for working with local elected officials to move our community … Continued


January Member News

Member News is a monthly blog post dedicated to sharing Chamber members’ upcoming events or major news. If you have something to share, email the Chamber’s Director of Communications and Marketing, Caitlin Ferguson, at [email protected]. Central Bank of Boone County hosts a collection of Kaci Smart’s artwork in the Downtown Bank Lobby Gallery at 8th and … Continued


Workforce Development division sees early results, program successes

January 2023 marks two years since the Chamber launched the division of workforce development and 18 months since it hired a full-time staff member to manage the division. Chamber staff and leadership first developed the idea during the 2019 Leadership Visit to Tuscaloosa, Ala. Changes to staffing and workforce shortages exacerbated by the pandemic confirmed … Continued


Shop local this holiday season!

Temperatures are dropping and it’s time to start holiday shopping! Shopping in big box stores and online retailers can be tempting for its convenience and selection, but make sure you challenge yourself to use these holiday spending dollars to support your local economy as well. With the recent passage of internet use taxes at the … Continued


Representing your business in state and local government

Did you know that as a Chamber member, you have a local lobbyist working on your behalf to protect the interests of the business community? One of the most significant benefits of your Chamber membership is that Chamber staff and the Government Affairs committee are working to represent your interests with city, county and state … Continued