April 19, 2021
Could $20K Take Your Startup to the Next Level?
Pitch Columbus
Pitch Columbus is a pitch competition with an opportunity to secure $20,000 in seed funds for high-growth and high-potential startups in Columbus. We seek:

REGISTER NOW. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION is APRIL 20!
Small Business Restart Grant and Project Hope
There's an opportunity to receive a grant to cover up to $50K in expenses this year from the Indiana Small Business Development Center's Small Business Restart Grant. Your business could be reimbursed for $50K in expenses - even if you received PPP or EIDL loans.  Learn more.

There is also a technical assistance that partners your business with students from the IU Kelley School of Business, called Project Hope. Read more.
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, PTAC 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 6th at 4:30 pm

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

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

Masks and other precautions are taken at Chamber Ribbon Cuttings.
Downtown Columbus
Spring Spritz
Thursday, April 22
4:00pm-8:00pm
If you haven't been downtown lately, you might have missed three new retailers that have opened in recent months.

Enjoy Downtown Columbus as you stroll and visit with friends at a safe distance, Many businesses will remain open later for this special event. Learn more.
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 Bicentennail events, go here
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.
Don R. “Randy” Scheidt founded Scheidt Commercial Realty in 2019 for commercial real estate consulting and brokerage for current and future clientele. Scheidt Commercial Realty specializes in the following: multi-family residential, industrial, office, retail, and adaptive reuse.
Enjoy the finest in steak and seafood prepared by our skillful Master Hibachi chefs on your table top grill. Our Sushi Chef utilize the finest seasonal ingredients to emphasize the elements of color, shape, flavor and texture.
 
Indiana Road Ready is a driving school servicing Bartholomew, Jackson, Jennings area and beyond. Dustin Gosman has been in the transportation industry for 10 years with a degree from Indiana State.
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