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Michelle Mosler was presented with the Chris Award at last year’s Chamber dinner. This year a new Chris Award winner will be announced.

Michelle Mosler was presented with the Chris Award at last year’s Chamber dinner. This year a new Chris Award winner will be announced.

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Chris Awards to be announced January 28

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the upcoming recognition of nominees for the prestigious Chris Award. The Columbus Chamber of Commerce ask for the nomination of individuals who have made a significant impact on our community for the Chris Award.

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Chamber Officers

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026
President - Becca DoByns, Community Health Center of SEK President - Rebecca Spooner, State Farm Treasurer - Jamie Robinson, Mike Carpino FordChamber Board MembersAngie Saporito, Mercy Hospital, Columbus Lauren Dainty, Columbus Pubic Library Matt Ross, Matt’s Snow Shack Sara Comer, Gracefully...
Making sure the stockings were hung by the chimney, the riders of this float were ready for a Merry Christmas at the annual Columbus Parade

Making sure the stockings were hung by the chimney, the riders of this float were ready for a Merry Christmas at the annual Columbus Parade

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Nominations due for Educator Hall of Fame

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
The Columbus Educator Hall of Fame was created to honor those educators who have made an impact on the lives of their students, in the field of education and/or in their communities and whose work and accomplishments need to be recognized.

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Santa says buy local this season

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
Santa wants to remind you to shop local during the coming holiday season and help our local businesses recover.Santa’s reasons are: Local business owners donate more to local charities and to community events than non-local owners. How often have you asked a local business to donate to your cause?
Live animals were a vital part of the Heritage Youth of America float in the annual Columbus Christmas Parade.

Live animals were a vital part of the Heritage Youth of America float in the annual Columbus Christmas Parade.

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Reasons to shop at home for holidays

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
The holiday season is upon us and we all will be doing some shopping some more than others. It is important to shop local as much as possible. We know you can’t get everything on your list, but you can get a lot from your list right here in Columbus.
Floats are always a popular addition to any parade,but especially during the annual Columbus Christmas parade.

Floats are always a popular addition to any parade,but especially during the annual Columbus Christmas parade.

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Make your stores attractive

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
All businesses have a great opportunity to attract visitors into their business during the summer months and the upcoming Columbus Day Festival and Hot Air Balloon Regatta, when around 10,000 visitors will be coming to Columbus.

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What does the Chamber of Commerce do?

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is an organization of businessmen, women, organizations and individuals who have joined together to accomplish collectively what they could not individually.
The annual Christmas Parade will be held Wednesday December 3. There will be prizes for floats in Religious and Novelty categories.

The annual Christmas Parade will be held Wednesday December 3. There will be prizes for floats in Religious and Novelty categories.

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Reasons to shop at home for Christmas

News Staff
Monday, November 17, 2025
The holiday season is upon us and we all will be doing some shopping some more than others. It is important to shop local as much as possible. We know you can’t get everything on your list, but you can get a lot from your list right here in Columbus.

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Make plans to attend Christmas Celebration

News Staff
Monday, November 17, 2025
The Christmas Celebration Committee of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce is looking for craft vendors that would like to promote their wares for the upcoming Christmas Holiday season.

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Santa says shop local this season

News Staff
Monday, November 17, 2025
Santa wants to remind you to shop local during the coming holiday season and help our local businesses recover.Santa’s reasons are: Local business owners donate more to local charities and to community events than non-local owners. How often have you asked a local business to donate to your cause?
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