Columbus Chamber Of Commerce History
Columbus Board of Trade building, 1903
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1884 |
founded as the Columbus Board of Trade |
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1910 |
changed name to the Columbus Chamber of Commerce |
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1956 |
changed name to Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce |
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1994 |
changed name to Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce |
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2004 |
changed name to Columbus Chamber |
Past Initiatives
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1915 |
helped establish Columbus Chapter, American Red Cross |
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1927 |
participated in campaign to develop modern airport |
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1941-44 |
assisted in the war effort, including helping local industries to get into war production; campaigned for the Red Cross, War Bond, War Chest, Blood Donor, and Victory Garden programs; and, worked with U.S.O. |
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1973 |
led the creation of the Greater Columbus Arts Council |
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1991 |
creation of the Greater Columbus Inland Port |
Media contact information:
Michelle Bretscher
Columbus Chamber
150 South Front Street, Suite 200
Columbus, Ohio 43215
office: 614.225.6908
michelle_bretscher@columbus.org
Susan Merryman, APR
Columbus Chamber
150 South Front Street, Suite 200
Columbus, Ohio 43215
office: 614.225.6941 | fax: 614.225.6941
mobile: 614.571.4322
susan_merryman@columbus.org
Latest News
Marysville named one of the most affordable suburbs in America
Ohio Wins Site Selection Magazine's Governor's Cup Award for 2009
Member Connection - Monthly Newsletter
Upcoming Events
March 23, 2010; 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Hosting an Effective Internship - Webinar Part 2
Friday, March 26, 2010; 7:30 a.m.
Member Orientation: What's in it for me?
March 26, 2010; 9 a.m. - noon
Logistics Industry Job & Internship Fair
Latest Press Releases
Economic Future Topic of Columbus Chamber Annual Meeting
February 24, 2010
Columbus Chamber Reports Fourth Quarter Employment Decrease
February 19, 2010
Columbus Chamber to Offer Internship Workshops for Employers
February 11, 2010
