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
Diverse Economy Helped Columbus in Downturn
Central Ohio gets chance to show off for influential group at IEDC conference
New Chamber Position: Economic Research Analyst
Upcoming Events
Monday, August 9, 2010
Capital Connections with Rob Portman
Aug. 24; 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Getting Started with Interns
Thursday, August 26, 2010; 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Business AfterHours
Latest Press Releases
Two Sales Professionals Join the Columbus Chamber
July 6, 2010
Chamber Leader to Step Down
June 22, 2010
Upcoming Event to Offer Small Business Access to Lenders
June 16, 2010
