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Columbia Chamber of Commerce

Chamber’s Annual Trip Yields Collaboration Insights

Digital Issue, Features, October 2026

Seventy Columbia business owners, economic development officials, and city and education leaders returned Thursday from Chattanooga, Tennessee, after a three-day trip to learn about ways that city has dealt with several topics ranging from affordable housing and urban planning to business startups and tourism. This edition of the annual October “Leadership Visit” followed previous visits […]

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Chamber, CPS Partner to WOW High School Freshmen

Business, Features, October 2026

More than 1,300 freshmen from Columbia Public Schools got hands-on experience in a variety of trades and industries Thursday at the Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s first Worlds of Work event at the Northeast Regional Park. More than 40 vendors offered immersive, hands-on activities, introducing students to career pathways across five main industry sectors: construction and

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Burnout Is Real — And Young Professionals Are Feeling It Most

In This Issue, September 2025, Voices

When we talk about the future of our community, we often look to our young professionals — our up-and-coming leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers. They’re full of ideas, ambition, and a fresh approach to doing business. But in the last few years, one theme has been emerging strongly among this group: burnout.   We’ve all heard of

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Show-Me Careers Links Educators With Workforce Development

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The Show-Me Careers program is making a powerful impact in the Columbia region by bridging the gap between education and the workforce. A program of the Columbia Chamber Foundation and the Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce Division, in partnership with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the initiative connects education with in-demand career opportunities

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COMO Companies Earns Chamber’s Boomerang Bid

Features, Online Exclusive

Chamber Foundation launches marketing campaign to attract talent back home The Columbia Chamber Foundation, in conjunction with the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, has launched its Boomerang Marketing Campaign, an initiative designed to reconnect with young adults and working-age individuals who have roots in Columbia. The campaign invites former residents and alumni to rediscover the place

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Summer in Columbia: A Perfect Time to Explore Local Businesses

In This Issue, June 2025, Voices

With the academic year wrapped up and Mizzou, Stephens College, and Columbia College students off on summer break, Columbia enters a quieter season. The sidewalks of The District are a little less crowded, campus traffic lightens up, and the energy in town takes on a more relaxed pace. But this shift presents a golden opportunity

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