During Leadership Visit, the topics we cover will explore many of the challenges that have to be addressed in our community. In contrast, others will highlight some significant opportunities ahead of us. The Chamber selected each session’s topic because of how critical they are to Columbia being a great place to live, learn, work, and … Continued
Leadership Visit is happening! As with everything in 2020, our annual program is not exactly how we imagined it back in 2019. However, we are glad to provide the opportunity to our community to safely gather while working towards bettering our community. The Leadership Visit is an annual fall experience coordinated by the Columbia Chamber … Continued
Guest blog by Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon The November 3rd General Election is almost here! 2020 has been an unusual year in so many ways and elections have not been immune from the challenges posed by the national pandemic. As we’ve navigated through a rescheduled municipal election in June and an August primary election … Continued
The Missouri Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick is encouraging Missouri businesses to make it easier for employees with disabilities to save by adding direct deposit opportunities for MO ABLE accounts. Launched in 2017, MO ABLE allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save up to $15,000 per year, tax-free, without losing federal benefits like Medicaid and … Continued
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, Mary Kate Hafner, at [email protected] The Mizzou Alumni Association presented Wally Pfeffer with the 2020 Alumni Legacy Award on September 17. This recognition is reserved … Continued
Keeping company retreats local has a win-win-win effect for your team, your community, and your budget. When it comes to doing business local, there are many different opportunities to help Columbia weather the economic impact of the pandemic, in addition to buying from local stores, utilizing local professional services, and seeking out local vendors and … Continued
Almost a month ago, the Chamber reported on the Special Session called by Governor Mike Parson to address “violent crime” had taken yet another turn when the Missouri House of Representatives divided his six proposals into six separate bills. See our previous update for a detailed explanation of said six proposals. Although this process seemingly … Continued
Support Columbia – Do Your part to keep the local economy open The Chamber encourages face mask wearing for all able individuals, along with social distancing, frequent hand washing, and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, as a way to control our community’s COVID-19 cases. By decreasing or controlling the number of positive COVID-19 cases, … Continued
Congrats to the Small Business of the Year finalists – Just Jeff’s, Restoration Chiropractic, PedNet Coalition, Job Point, and Heart of Missouri CASA! In Missouri, more than 99 percent of businesses are small businesses and nearly half of Missouri employees come from small businesses. Small businesses are also at the core of Columbia. Local businesses … Continued
Member News is a monthly blog post dedicated to sharing Chamber members’ upcoming events or major news. Check back throughout the month for additional updates or events. If you have something to share email Director of Communications and Marketing, Mary Kate Hafner, at maryka[email protected] Columbia’s chapter of the ACA Business Columbia Club is hosting a open … Continued
