Press Releases

For Immediate Release

What’s happening at the Columbus Chamber and with our members? In this section you will find a complete catalog of our recent and archived press releases.

To arrange an interview with a member of the Columbus Chamber team, contact:

Michelle Bretscher, APR
Director, Marketing and Communication
W: 614.225.6941
C:  614.499.0889

michelle_bretscher@columbus.org

  • Press Release December 21, 2012

    Columbus Chamber to Feature SoMoLend as Top Choice for Crowdfunding

    CINCINNATI and COLUMBUS, Ohio—SoMoLend (www.somolend.com), a leading debt-based crowdfunding platform designed to match small business borrowers with investors looking to make a return on investment, announces a new partnership with the Columbus Chamber. SoMoLend will be the Chamber’s first recommendation for crowdfunding and featured on the access to capital section of the Chamber website.

    “We are really looking forward to working with the Columbus Chamber. This region has a tremendous small business community. Our goal is to help educate small businesses about crowdfunding, and illustrate how our platform can fuel economic growth in central Ohio by helping entrepreneurs get access to the funding they need to sustain their operations,” said Cheryl Stamm, VP of Sales. 

    The Columbus Chamber provides connections, resources and solutions to help businesses thrive. Founded nearly 130 years ago, the Columbus Chamber has evolved to become the largest business services organization and primary advocate for the Columbus Region business community. Leveraging a customized, consultative approach to support members that range from small businesses to Fortune 500 enterprises, the Columbus Chamber is helping to grow the Columbus Region economy one business at a time. For more information, visit columbus.org.

    Additionally, SoMoLend announces the launch of their next SoMoLaunch Business Competition. Small businesses will be able to enter for a chance to win $1,000 towards funding their business. SoMoLaunch registration will be open through January 15. For more information or to enter, visit https://www.somolend.com/Launch.aspx.

    Small businesses that apply for a loan through the SoMoLend platform will pay no transaction fees now through December 31, 2012.

    About the Columbus Chamber
    The Columbus Chamber provides connections, resources and solutions to help businesses thrive. Founded nearly 130 years ago, the Columbus Chamber has evolved to become the largest business services organization and primary advocate for the Columbus Region business community. Leveraging a customized, consultative approach to support members that range from small businesses to Fortune 500 enterprises, the Columbus Chamber is helping to grow the Columbus Region economy one business at a time. For more information, visit columbus.org.