April 26, 2021
Virtual Pitch Night
Tuesday, April 27th
5:00-7:00 pm
Columbus-based founders Dawn Andrews from garb2ART and Manish Goel from Ninebx will be among ten companies that present five-minute pitches, at nationally ranked startup accelerator gener8tor's virtual pitch night.
garb2ART’s premium, handmade bath and body products offer everyday personal care items in magical and creative designs.

NineBx’s mobile app is a private and secure solution offering a more convenient way for families to stay coordinated on all aspects of their life.

Virtual Pitch Night is open to the public, REGISTER NOW to receive the link.
National Small Business Week
May 3-8
National Small Business is a celebration and appreciation of small businesses. With an emphasis on supporting locally-owned businesses, it highlights the role small businesses contribute to our economy. The Chamber has specials and events planned all week. To see all of the workshops, click here.
Marketing Your Services/Products to Local, State and Federal Government
Wednesday, May 5th
at 11:00 am
Gain information on how to market your business services/products to local, state and federal governments. This includes an overview of accessing town, city, county, state, and federal government websites to seek their vendor registration process and bid opportunities. 

This will be presented by Andy Alexander, Procurement Specialist, IEDC PTAC Program.
Horizon Bancorp, Inc. is an independent, commercial bank holding company serving Indiana and Michigan through its commercial banking subsidiary, Horizon Bank. Our focus is to anticipate and fulfill customer needs with exceptional service and sensible advice. Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender. www.HorizonBank.com
Ribbon Cuttings Are Back!
Hog Molly Brewing- Thursday, May 6 at 4:30 pm

T-Mobile- Friday, May 14 at 4:00 pm

Flourish Columbus- Thursday, June 3 at 4:30 pm

Century 21 Breeden Realtors- Thursday, June 10 at 4:30 pm

Masks and other precautions are taken at Chamber Ribbon Cuttings.
Think Local Upcoming Trainings
May 14 at 9:00am

June 17 at 9:00am
It Began with Bartholomew
See the Film
The Columbus Area Bicentennial celebration honors our past, find common ground in our present, and imagine possibilities for our future. To see It Began with Bartholomew Film times through May 8 and to learn about upcoming Bicentennial events, go here.
LIGHTING OUR FIRE FFY 
SUMMER OF EXPLORATION 2021
Boys & Girls Club,
Camp, & Teens 
Foundation for Youth Summer of Exploration (SOE) registration is now open! Read more.
It Starts with a Pitch
Velocities will host a webinar, Pitch Strong, featuring Startup Studio! This will take place on May 5 from 2-3 pm. The Pitch Strong webinar is designed to provide a framework of what needs to be included in a pitch to investors in order to stand out and captivate their attention, as well as discuss tips for presenting. Learn more.
Think Local. Buy Local. Eat Local. Support Local.

Located in the heart of downtown, The Savory Swine is a full-service custom butcher shop featuring the freshest cuts of premium grade beef, pork, lamb, veal, chicken, and seafood. In addition to meats, we offer a boutique wine collection, imported and domestic cheese selection, charcuterie service, and deli items. 

Aspire Group is a full service Real Estate Media Company. From listing photo and video services, to brand development – we provide real value to our clients through sincere relationships and high quality media. We know how hard you’ve worked to build your brand, and we always make sure to be a complement to that fact.
 
We have over 30 years of experience creating financial security plans that help reduce anxiety and offer a clear picture of your short- and long-term financial goals.
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