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
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010; 8:30 – 10 a.m.
Getting Started With Interns
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010; 7:00 a.m.
Columbus Chamber Annual Meeting
Greater Columbus Convention Center
March 4 - 7, 2010
The 2010 Arnold Sports Festival
Latest Press Releases
Columbus Chamber Announces 2010 Annual Meeting
February 3, 2010
Chamber Applauds Legislature’s Action on Third Frontier
February 3, 2010
Columbus Economy Expected to Resume Growth in 2010
January 6, 2010
