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Columbus Chamber History
| 1884 | Founded as the Columbus Board of Trade |  Columbus Board of Trade building, 1903 |
| 1910 | Changed name to the Columbus Chamber of Commerce | |
| 1956 | Changed name to Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce | |
| 1994 | Changed name to Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce | |
| 2004 | Changed name to Columbus Chamber | |
Initiatives | ||
| 1915 | Helped establish Columbus Chapter, American Red Cross | |
| 1927 | Participated in campaign to develop modern airport | |
| 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. | |
| 1973 | Led the creation of the Greater Columbus Arts Council | |
| 1991 | Creation of the Greater Columbus Inland Port | |
| 2007 | Creation of the Columbus Region Logistics Council | |
| 2010 | Launch of the Columbus2020 regional economic development initiative | |
Looking for more information on Columbus and Ohio history?
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- Columbus Historical Society
- Columbus Landmarks
- Ohio Historical Society
- Ohio History for Kids
- Ohio Statehouse
- Ohio State Government
- Profile Ohio - A Free Publication from the Ohio Secretary of State