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Financial literacy, the ability to manage cash flow and successful cash management is critical to small businesses in any economic climate. When faced with the challenges brought on by COVID-19 closures, the importance is only amplified. Fortunately, there are tools and resources businesses can use to take control of thei...Continue Reading

Amid the Covid-19 crisis, many non-essential businesses have had to close their doors to the public. Unemployment has become a major issue for most Americans and others around the world. Nearly 17 million Americans have filed for unemployment in the three weeks' time after statewide shutdowns and closure of businesse...Continue Reading

COVID-19 has negatively impacted the financial situation of many people in our community. From having hours reduced to needing to go on unemployment, people who were financially okay have suddenly found themselves wondering how they will make their mortgage and rent payments. Those who earn lower wages have been hi...Continue Reading

The U.S. Census is conducted in the United States every 10 years. The Census aims to count the entire population of the United States. The Census asks American households certain questions such as sex, age, and race of each person in the household. These demographics help determine congressional representation an...Continue Reading

A Columbus startup food and beverage company has turned in a different direction as the COVID-19 crisis continues. Califormulations has been producing hand sanitizer in its east Columbus location. Monday afternoon, Chief Refreshment Officer Toby Polhamus and part of his team made deliveries to local agencies in need. The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Offic...Continue Reading

The Mercer Medical School plans for Columbus have changed — and changed dramatically. The university has been gifted a prime piece of riverfront property north of the downtown TSYS campus. Plans now call for the campus to be put on a more than 7-acre tract formerly owned by TSYS. “We would lik...Continue Reading

ATLANTA – December 23, 2019 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that Zummit Plastics, a manufacturer of plastic stretch film, will expand its Phoenix, Arizona, facility to Columbus with the opening of a new manufacturing facility. The company will create 50 new jobs and invest $2...Continue Reading

At this morning’s Columbus Chamber of Commerce board meeting, it was announced that First Credit Services, Inc., a business process outsourcing company, will add 155 new jobs and invest $2 million in Columbus. The new jobs will include positions in customer service and operations. First Credit Services (FCS) currently employees 3...Continue Reading

Columbus, GA - The Development Authority of Columbus and its economic development partners at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce that Califormulations, LLC, a unique platform designed to deliver end-to-end food and beverage innovation to consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and their brands, will soon begin operations i...Continue Reading

Students packed the Columbus Convention and Trade Center for the 4th annual College and Career. Between 80 and 100 colleges traveled to Columbus to meet potential students. It offered students an idea of career fields in science, technology, engineering, arts, math and science. One student says it’s important for al...Continue Reading

Access to top talent, a supportive ecosystem, large corporations, affordable real estate and an incredible culture – Columbus, Georgia has everything new and established tech companies are looking for.  Columbus tech companies have a history of success Tech companies in Columbus have consistently grown their customer base, using their location as th...Continue Reading

Columbus, Georgia is a STEAM Community where cutting-edge healthcare research is being conducted by IACT Health (IACT) – a company conducting clinical research trials for national and international organizations. IACT has conducted hundreds of clinical trials from their Columbus facility and currently employs more than 40 people, in addition t...Continue Reading

Film Georgia is attracting filmmakers from throughout the country, creating over $9.5 billion annual revenue. As a STEAM community with a history of promoting local artists, Columbus has positioned itself to become the state’s third film hub by creating a $5 million film fund, building a state-of-the-art studio, hosting a...Continue Reading

Visitors to Columbus have the opportunity to experience a fully immersive 19th century outdoor living history museum with the opening of Historic Westville on Saturday, June 22. Many of the site’s buildings and artifacts have been accumulated over the last century and were formerly on display in Lumpkin, where tens of thousands of guests had th...Continue Reading

Two local entrepreneurs are banking on the future of development in north Columbus, and as a first step they’ve partnered with the owners of a popular metro Atlanta chain to bring Mexican cuisine to the area. Read full article. Continue Reading

After a rainy fall and winter that considerably delayed many local construction projects, roadwork is kicking back up again in Columbus with several roundabouts, major intersection changes and work on local bridges and trails coming. Read full article. Continue Reading

DAECHANG SEAT CO., LTD USA ANNOUNCES 100 JOBS IN CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY State of Alabama and Regional collaboration lands automotive supplier in Phenix City, AL PHENIX CITY, ALABAMA, June 4, 2019 – Phenix City Mayor and City Council voted to approve an incentive package for an international automotive supplier, Daechang Seat Co., Lt...Continue Reading

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Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce formally announced expansion of the School’s two-year Columbus campus to a full four-year campus. “This important initiative originated with leaders in the Columbus community, who successfully carried it to fruition by garnering the support of the State of Georgi...Continue Reading

Partners In Education (PIE), a program of the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce, recognized the Top 10 partnerships for the 2018-2019 school year at St. Luke Ministry Center. Recognized schools were selected by an independent panel of judges and honored at the 2018-2019 Partners In Education Awards Ceremony. The accomplishment...Continue Reading

The University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved today for Columbus State University to offer a new bachelor of science and master of science degrees in robotics engineering. The program could begin as early as fall 2019. This will be a first for CSU as the university continues t...Continue Reading

Columbus, Georgia, can trace its foundational success to the corporations that call it home. As a bustling Georgia mill town, Columbus became an epicenter for trade in the mid-1800s. Steam coming from mills could be seen for miles, as skilled employees produced products to be shipped throughout the country. A...Continue Reading

The United States Chamber of Commerce awarded the Greater Columbus, GA Chamber with 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community. “Each day, chambers of commerce are working hard to put the American dream within reach of every hardworking business owner” said Raymond P...Continue Reading