Businesses

What does the Chamber of Commerce do?

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.
Golden Apple awards will be presented at this year’s Chamber dinner. Christine Lovell was one of last years winners.

Golden Apple awards will be presented at this year’s Chamber dinner. Christine Lovell was one of last years winners.

Reserve seats for C of C event

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating the 97th Annual Dinner Wednesday evening, January 29. The Columbus Chamber of Commerce came about in 1899, by a group of concerned men wishing to promote Columbus and the surrounding area.
Clint Saporito was last year’s Chris Award winner. This year’s winner will be announced at the Chamber dinner January 29.

Clint Saporito was last year’s Chris Award winner. This year’s winner will be announced at the Chamber dinner January 29.

Chris Award winner to be recognized

Through the years many outstanding citizens have been recognized as the winner of the Chris Award and many more have been recognized for their volunteer hours given to the community. Without volunteer help from these individuals, activities/programs would not happen in Columbus.

New members join organization

The Chamber would like to welcome the newest members who joined during December.Red’s House BBQ, located in Brush Creek Golf/ Country Club, and operated by James “Red” Morris Jr., will be open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner.
Columbus High School students lend a helping hand each year at annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner. Last year they were in charge of serving desserts at the dessert table. This year’s dinner will be held January 29. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Chamber at 620-429-1492.

Columbus High School students lend a helping hand each year at annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner. Last year they were in charge of serving desserts at the dessert table. This year’s dinner will be held January 29. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Chamber at 620-429-1492.

Travel brochures now available at Chamber office

For those wishing to do some traveling during 2025, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce has Kansas Official Travel Guides (Columbus is listed, along with their accommodations), the 2025 Calendar of Events/Business Guide for Columbus, Kansas Byways and Kansas maps (also Cherokee County and Columbus...
Frontenac High School students who are enrolled in Masonry in Fort Scott Community College’s CTEC program spent their morning December 20, repairing the vandalized headstones at Star Cemetery near West Mineral.

Frontenac High School students who are enrolled in Masonry in Fort Scott Community College’s CTEC program spent their morning December 20, repairing the vandalized headstones at Star Cemetery near West Mineral.

Business development meetings are planned

Cherokee County Economic Development Corporation is looking for input about factors affecting growth in Cherokee County.
Four acres of sunflowers blooming, quite a sight

Four acres of sunflowers blooming, quite a sight

Four acres of sunflowers blooming, quite a sight

25 Years Ago August 14-20, 1997 Navy Seaman Apprentice Franklin J. Badger, a 1993 CUHS graduate and son of Tom and Carolyn Ward of Columbus, graduated from the Basic Enlisted Submarine Course at the Naval Submarine School in Groton, Conn.
Cheerleaders from Columbus High School put on a pep rally for residents of Medicalodges recently. COVID restrictions at the facility have made it difficult for people to visit with residents. The rally was held to show the residents the community is thinking about them.

Cheerleaders from Columbus High School put on a pep rally for residents of Medicalodges recently. COVID restrictions at the facility have made it difficult for people to visit with residents. The rally was held to show the residents the community is thinking about them.

National faith, blue weekend October 12

Cherokee County Faith Organizations and law enforcement agencies invite residents to a community cookout as part of the first National Faith and Blue Weekend, Monday, October 12 at 6 p.m. at Kiwanis Park on the east side of Baxter Springs.