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:
- Bartholomew County, Ideation-stage companies
- Strong teams
- Addressable market size over $500 million
- Well-articulated problem and proposed solution
- Identified target customers and go-to market strategies
- Clearly-identified and specific use of funds to support achievement of meaningful milestones.
REGISTER NOW. Deadline for application is April 20.
Otter Creek Golf Course-
A Championship Course Everyone Can Play
The chamber is gearing up for the Champions of the Chamber Golf Outing, at beautiful Otter Creek Golf Course, on June 9, just eight weeks away! Book your foursome today.
Did you know that Otter Creek offers many amenities for all Columbus residents? Among many of these, include:
It is completely a city facility – open and welcome to all
It has a new team, working hard on improvements
It offers great new pass rates – even better value for full season and twilight passes
It offers local residents lower rates across the board and has never been more affordable
Stay tuned there are offers designed specifically for chamber members!
Hear five-minute pitches from all the companies, network with the startups and other attendees while supporting innovative entrepreneurship, includingColumbus's ownGarb2ARTandNineBx!
This presentation will discuss aligning your product or service with your customers’ wants and needs. Using available industry data effectively to see who your customer is and where they are. We will also discuss ways to communicate your product or service to customers, and how your product or service differ in the market.
Presented by: Jon Myers, Southeast Indiana Small Business Development Center
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Premium Link
Bartholomew County
Bartholomew County residents who need assistance paying for health insurance may qualify for help through the Premium Link Bartholomew County Program.
Residents may qualify for the program if their household income is less than
200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines and if they have health coverage through
Masks and other precautions are taken at Chamber Ribbon Cuttings.
Downtown Columbus
Spring Spritz
Thursday, April 22
4:00pm-8:00pm
Enjoy Downtown Columbus as you stroll and visit with friends at a safe distance, and visit our shops and venues. Learn more.
It Began with
Bartholomew Film
The Columbus Area Bicentennial celebration will honor our past, find common ground in our present, and imagine possibilities for our future. To see It Began with Bartholomew Film times and more events, read more here.
SBA Increases EIDL Maximum Loan Amounts Beginning
April 6th
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced additional relief available for businesses impacted by COVID-19. It indicated that effective April 6, the maximum COVID-19 EIDL program loan amount will be increased to $500,000, based on 24 months of economic injury.Read more.
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.
Coaching, education and funds for your high potential business ideas. ContactCyorKyliewith any startup questions or needs! Read more about Velocities at:www.velocitiesin.comLinkedIn or Twitter.
Midwest Computer Solutions offers computer sales, service, repair, network support, cloud computing, and web design , as well as building custom computers, and servicing PC’s and Macs. We provide Website Hosting, Data Backup Solutions and more.
450 North Brewing Company is a small craft brewery situated on the Simmons family farm in beautiful Columbus. Since 2012 the Simmons family has been crafting some of the finest beers in the country. We produce beer, wine, and hard cider on site and are open to the public daily.
As the leading light-industrial staffing partner, we’re experts in onsite contingent workforce management for your manufacturing, fulfillment and distribution facilities – whether you need 100 workers or over 1,000.
