We are now past Columbus Days, and I’m happy to report that all of the Chamber team showed up for...

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The Census counts EVERYONE living in the United States. Billions of dollars will enter our state for much needed programs,...

Data from the University of Nebraska-Omaha’s Center for Public Affairs Research indicates that while Platte County has seen a population...

It’s time for the Chamber’s annualmembership drive! Commodores and Admirals alike will be hitting the streets throughout February and March...

The Nominating Committee of the Chamber Board of Directors has announced its slate of new board members.  Chair-elect Ken Curry...

If your business is a regional manufacturing company seeking growth opportunities through contracting, this free workshop is for you! Learn...

On March 27, 2019, take an opportunity to meet the new and incumbent Nebraska Senators at Northeast Nebraska Day at...

The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce encourages you to be involved in this survey that needs your input! Nebraska Department...

1) Reviving Customer Service will be presented by CCC-Columbus on January 15, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at...

A new year is upon us. A new year brings new opportunities for you to learn and have your voice...

The quarterly Industrial Leaders’ Breakfast will be  held Thurs., Jan. 16 at 7:00 a.m. at Wunderlich’s Catering. These breakfasts are...

Workforce development continues to be a top priority at the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the Drive...

The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce will coordinate the 38th annual Columbus Holiday Basketball Tournament on December 27th and 28th...

Ready or not, the holidays are upon us, and you know what that means…shopping! As always, the Chamber is doing...

The Columbus Area Business Hall of Fame will induct its 14th class of honorees on Tuesday, November 26th. The Chamber,...

Celebrate Santa’s Arrival on “Small Business Saturday,” Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. The Columbus Holiday Giveaway also returns this year...

    The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce will also present its annual awards at the Business Hall of Fame...

The branding committee is seeking sponsors to help promote the community brand not only in Columbus, but throughout the country....

This year’s Leadership Columbus Class represents all walks of life and businesses. They are: Chantal Vonasek, Associated Staffing; Aaron Luneke,...

By Kara Asmus, Workforce Development Coordinator I’m just going to say it. I detest acronyms. Unless you own the company...

Big News! This year’s Taste of Columbus will offer Qtego Auction Services’ mobile bidding system for Silent and Super Silent...

Attention talented and passionate videographers, we are looking to hire a videographer for a year-long contract to produce a series...

The premier event of the fall returns as the 19th annual “Taste of Columbus” will be October 13th at Ramada-Columbus....

The Nebraska School Activities Association Girls Class “B” Golf Tournament will be held October 14 & 15 at Elks Country...

Nominate your choice for the Chamber’s highest business-related honors: Archway Award for Outstanding Businessman and Ovation Award for Outstanding Business...

Leadership Columbus is designed to expose people to the opportunities and resources available in the Columbus community. Whether you are...

Aloha! Are you ready for this year’s community celebration? Aug. 15-18 promises to be better than ever with an entire...

The Columbus Area Chamber’s “Drive for Five” Workforce Development effort aggressively pursues new talent to fill jobs in our area,...

The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the 2019 selection of Jo Suess and Mike Hansen who will respectively...

Leadership Columbus is designed to expose people to the opportunities, problems and resources available in the Columbus community. Whether you...

The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce is comprised of approximately 800 diverse businesses all in various stages of growth. Yet,...

Manufacturing and industrial leaders are invited to join the quarterly industrial leaders breakfasts to discuss the area’s victories and challenges...

The Chamber’s Agribusiness Committee and the Platte County Ag Society will host a Businesspersons’ Breakfast at the Platte County Fair...

The Annual Columbus Days Celebration will be held August 15-18 as we once again “Discover the Music, the Food, the...

The 2019 “Red, White, KaBoom!” fireworks display is right around the corner, and fundraising is underway. Donations are still be...

Columbus Community Hospital Occupational Health Services and the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce invited you to Walk with a Doc...

The Platte County Lifestyle Coalition (PCLC) is a grassroots effort to create a culture of health in our community. It...

Come gain a better understanding of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) in the workforce. Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion Summit Monday, June...

The second year of Youth Leadership Columbus was a huge success.  A select group of juniors from Columbus High, Lakeview,...

The Chamber Member Directory will soon be printed for 2019-2020. Take a minute to review your business’ information on our...

Begin a relationship with the Chamber. That’s the idea behind Chamber Orientation. This session provides members with the opportunity to...

  Bill Moos new Athletic DirectorFootball vs NorthwesternNebraska FootballLincoln, NebraskaGame Start Time: 2:30 PMGame Date November 4, 2017Photo by Josh...

Good news! The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded your chamber with a 4-Star Accreditation. This prestigious honor puts the...

At the March 18 Board of Directors’ meeting, Chairman Dennis Grennan presented a gift of appreciation to Vice President Sharyle...

Drive For Five is helping coordinate to a regional job fair on Wednesday, April 24 from 3-6 PM at the...

Slumberland Furniture of Columbus is celebrating 5 years of serving the Columbus Community and to celebrate they are partnering with...

On March 27, 2019, take an opportunity to meet the new and incumbent Nebraska Senators at Northeast Nebraska Day at...

It’s time to put the date on your calendar for the upcoming 2019 Rural Recognition Banquet.  This year’s 51st annual...

On March 23, Econic brings their fourth and final Entrepreneur Workshop to Columbus! If you’re interested in experimenting solutions to...

Roughly 300,000 to 500,000 people have already left the island of Puerto Rico in search of a better life since...

The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce begins their Chamber Membership Drive of 2019 on February 1 with the theme of...

On March 27, 2019, take an opportunity to meet the new and incumbent Nebraska Senators at Northeast Nebraska Day at...

The Chamber’s Board of Directors unanimously accepted the recommendation of the Search Committee on Friday to hire Jeanne Schieffer as...

The Nominating Committee of the Chamber Board of Directors has announced its slate of new board members.  Chair-elect Chad Dyhrkopp...

It’s time to put the date on your calendar for the upcoming 2019 Rural Recognition Banquet.  This year’s 51st annual...

   The Legislative Committee of the Columbus Area Chamber will kick things off with a busy January.     Speaking of...

Workforce development remains a key need for Chamber members and our community at-large.  More than 600 open jobs were listed...

Small Business Saturday was the kick-off to the “Columbus Holiday Giveaway.” The Chamber’s annual retail promotion brought out shoppers on...

Once again, the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce brings Santa Claus to town! And he wants us to tell everyone...

The Columbus Area Chamber honored three more outstanding award-winners at the Columbus Area Business Hall of Fame Banquet.    Sharee...

The Columbus Area Business Hall of Fame was proud to add three more outstanding members this year. Christ Wunderlich was...

Ready or not, the holidays are nearly upon us, and you know what that means…shopping! As always, the Chamber is...

The Columbus Area Chamber is proud to announce this year’s Annual award-winners, to be honored next month at the Columbus...

A cross-section of manufacturing industry leaders from Northeast Nebraska recently came together to identify opportunities and actions needed to promote...

The Columbus Area Chamber is proud to announce the 2018 class of inductees to the Columbus Area Business Hall of...

Wow, another successful Taste of Columbus event in 2018. On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the...

Columbus will host the State Hispanic Youth Summit for the first time this year.  Some 600 students from across the...

The premier event of the fall returns as the 19th annual “Taste of Columbus” will be October 13th at Ramada-Columbus....

The Columbus Area Chamber will celebrate its 13th Annual Business Hall of Fame Dinner on November 20. The Chamber is...

Behlen Mfg. Co. recently held a signing ceremony to set up a registered apprenticeship program with the Department of Labor. ...

Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry staff will soon be traveling across the state to present the State Chamber’s 2018...

The NSAA Nebraska Girls Class “B” Golf Tournament will be held October 8th & 9th at Quail Run Golf Course....

The Columbus/Platte County Convention & Visitors Bureau is again sponsoring a photography contest for the 10th year. Photos submitted are...

TransCanada’s Supply Chain Division is looking for Keystone XL Subcontractors/Suppliers in anticipation of the possible construction of the pipeline in...

Enjoy delicious BBQ from Whyldfire Bar-B-Que, Pit Candy BBQ, Whiskey Creek, Baby Huey’s Bar-B-Que, and H&H BBQ Friday, August 17,...

The “Go Play Golf” tournament is Friday, August 10th at Quail Run.  All proceeds from this event will be given...

The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella XLIV are Jeff Gokie...

The 2018-2019 Leadership Columbus Application is now available! Leadership Columbus is an incredible opportunity for someone new to town or...

The SGOG events are for informal networking and include free food and drinks, all while promoting a member or community...

The Taste of Columbus committee is asking businesses and individuals to consider if you have access to something that could...

The Chamber’s Agribusiness Committee and the Platte County Ag Society host the Businesspersons’ Breakfast at the Platte County Fair Thursday,...

In today’s increasingly diverse workplace and customer environment, businesses must know how to connect across widely differing people, opinions, and...

The public can join the Columbus Area Chamber Legislative Committee in thanking Senator Paul Schumacher for his eight years of...

Two upbeat interns have joined us for the summer to use their talents in serving Columbus. They are a part...

Your Chamber and your community continue to play an active role in the legislative process at every level. Representatives from...

Columbus Days Coronation is a very special occasion in our community, as we mark one of the highest honors that...

The Chamber is again teaming up with area businesses to put on a series of FREE multi-sports clinics this summer...

The 1st class of Youth Leadership Columbus recently graduated.  What a great group, a great project, and an encouraging look into...

Happy New Year!  The new fiscal year has begun at your local Chamber of Commerce.  This will be a busy...

The 50th annual Rural Recognition Banquet at Ag Park was a celebration of a half-century of the partnership between agriculture,...

New Nebraska Football Head Coach Scott Frost will be the featured speaker, highlighting a “Celebration of Leadership” at the Annual...

This year, the state’s first local comprehensive workforce initiative marks a decade of work.  Ten years ago the Columbus Area...

Applications are currently being accepted for the State Chamber’s Leadership Nebraska program, which prepares individuals to play a larger role...

The 2017-2018 Chamber Board of Directors will conclude its fiscal year with the March Board meeting.  The Board had a...

The Agribusiness Committee of the Columbus Area Chamber hits a milestone this year at the annual Rural Recognition Banquet on...

Governor Pete Ricketts will speak in Columbus March 13th.  The Columbus Noon Rotary Club is inviting the public to attend...

The Columbus Area Chamber Legislative Committee was a partner on Northeast Nebraska Day at the Capitol. During the event Senator...