Chamber Endorses Use Tax Propositions

At their January meeting, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors unanimously voted to endorse the Internet Use Tax measures proposed by the City of Columbia and Boone County for the April 5 general election (known as Proposition 1 on both ballots). If passed, the measure will allow Columbia and Boone County to collect … Continued


February Member News 2022

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]. Job Point is pleased to announce the completion of renovations on five bathrooms and the installation of a new shower for … Continued


December Member News 2021

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]. Weichert, Realtors® – First Tier is proud to announce April Ortiz has joined their Columbia office. Ortiz joins a dedicated team … Continued


What to Watch with the Vaccine Mandate

Last updated: January 18, 10:12 a.m. **As of our last update, the US Supreme Court has blocked the Biden Administration’s attempt to mandate vaccination for businesses with 100 or more employees, with the exception of some health care facilities. A full update can be found at the bottom of this post.** Since the beginning of … Continued


Member News: November 2021

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]. First Midwest Bank is pleased to announce Austin Hawkins has assumed the position of Mortgage Loan Officer in the Columbia, Missouri … Continued


October Member News 2021

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]. Evans & Dixon, LLC is growing! The firm is very excited to welcome attorneys Marjorie M. Lewis and Jordan C. Dillender … Continued


September Member News 2021

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]. Last month, Burrell Behavioral Health outlined plans the Community Mental Health Center has to build a comprehensive Behavioral Crisis Center … Continued


Workforce Development Update: Collaboration

The Workforce Development Division is moving forward and is currently working with state, local and regional organizations regarding workforce data collection efforts, partnership building, collaboration activities, and is exploring workforce solutions with area businesses. Recently, the Chair of the Chamber’s Workforce Development Committee, Dr. Jeff Lashley, MACC, hosted an official from the Missouri Economic Research and … Continued


August Member News 2021

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 Central Bank of Boone County Lobby Gallery, located inside the Downtown Bank at 8th and Broadway, features the works … Continued


July Member News 2021

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]. Shelter Insurance Companies is #1 yet again.  For the third time in four years, leading global market research company J.D. … Continued