Lifestyle

Chamber of Commerce A to Z

Some of the programs, projects and activities of your Columbus Chamber of Commerce include being ambassadors, awards and the annual meeting, All School Reunion, brochures, business coffee’s, beautification programs.

Encourage out of town visitors to your business

If you own a restaurant or bar and you are not going after out-of-town visitors, you are missing a chunk of valuable business. What are the chances they will drive by and see your establishment? You need to be a destination for them.

Who is the Columbus C of C?

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.

Plan to purchase advance armbands for County Fair

Are you, your kids or grandkids planning on taking in the carnival rides during fair, July 25 – 29? Purchase your armbands in advance, you will save dollars if you don’ wait to purchase on the fairgrounds. Parking passes will also be available and good all week of the fair.
One of the lucky

One of the lucky

One of the lucky

One of the lucky winners of the drawing for throws made from Titan t-shirts and jerseys was Sue Matter. The throws were given out at the All School Reunion.
Opening night

Opening night

Opening night

Opening night of the All-School Reunion featured dinner at the State Theatre Event Center. The buffet style meal was served under a large banner showcasing past and present school mascots, as well as historic and current photos of Columbus landmarks.
Ezra Graves

Ezra Graves

Ezra Graves

Ezra Graves, son of Cody and Tiffany Graves, has completed the “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” challenge at Johnston Public Library, Baxter Springs. The challenge is part of a national program to encourage reading in early childhood.
Meissner’s works have historical settings

Meissner’s works have historical settings

Meissner’s works have historical settings

Susan Meissner is one of my favorite authors. Born in San Diego in 1961, she continues to write books that I particularly enjoy reading. Currently, she has written 26: three of these were co-authored for the series “Men of Lancaster County”. Her latest work is titled “Only the Beautiful”.