Small Business Roundtable

Small Business Roundtable is a sub-committee of the Small Business Committee and is designed to offer Chamber members a committed resource to problem-solving and tackling issues that impact small businesses in Columbia. This group is a secure forum for small business ow......More

Small Business Roundtable is a sub-committee of the Small Business Committee and is designed to offer Chamber members a committed resource to problem-solving and tackling issues that impact small businesses in Columbia. This group is a secure forum for small business owners and leaders sharing challenges and opportunities and assisting each other in resolving issues related to operating small businesses in Columbia.

Columbia Chamber of Commerce 300 S Providence Columbia, MO

EPIC Service Project: Art in the Park

Division Sponsor:   Come hang out with you fellow EPIC members and volunteer for Art in the Park. When you volunteer for Art in the Park, you get a fabulous limited edition t-shirt, a whole lot of love, and, if you’re really lucky and over 18, the chance to d......More

Division Sponsor:   Come hang out with you fellow EPIC members and volunteer for Art in the Park. When you volunteer for Art in the Park, you get a fabulous limited edition t-shirt, a whole lot of love, and, if you’re really lucky and over 18, the chance to drive a golf cart (which we’re reliably informed is THE most fun thing ever!)   Please sign up to volunteer from 11:30-1:30 on Friday 6/5/2026. Helping artists bring in their art into the festival or load them back up at the end Helping set up/tear down art installations Set up chairs, tables, tents   Place/remove trash cans around the park Set up or pack supplies for the kids art tents Put out or collect directional and vendor signs  and much much more! 

Stephens Lake Park 2001 E Broadway Columbia, MO 65201

Women's Network Marketing & Communications Committee Meeting

The Marketing & Communications Committee promotes Women?s Network and the Columbia Chamber of Commerce activities and events through media and professional contacts, and various means of communication. The committee develops press releases and responds to requests ......More

The Marketing & Communications Committee promotes Women?s Network and the Columbia Chamber of Commerce activities and events through media and professional contacts, and various means of communication. The committee develops press releases and responds to requests from various Women?s Network committees to publicize activities and arrange media opportunities. This committee also takes pictures during events, designs marketing products for WN, produces the monthly WN newsletter and keeps the WN social media accounts active and up-to-date.  This committee meets on the second Monday of every month at noon at the Chamber.

The Walton Building 300 S. Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65205

RIBBON CUTTING: McDonald's Ruprecht Organization

Ambassadors will cut the ribbon to commemorate the Grand opening of a new location in Columbia.

McDonalds 200 S. Providence Rd. Columbia, Missouri 65203

Womens Network Membership Development Meeting

The Membership Development Committee strengthens existing relationships with current members and welcomes and engages new members. Committee activities include hosting New Member Welcomes events, greeting guests at monthly luncheons and reaching out to new members.

The Walton Building 300 S. Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65205

Annual Chamber Celebration 2026

Presenting Sponsor:   Please join the Columbia Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the successes of the 2025-2026 program year and thank our dedicated Chamber volunteers for all of their support. The celebration is set for Thursday, June 11th. We will have our o......More

Presenting Sponsor:   Please join the Columbia Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the successes of the 2025-2026 program year and thank our dedicated Chamber volunteers for all of their support. The celebration is set for Thursday, June 11th. We will have our official awards ceremony in the new tower of The Broadway in the Elevation Ballroom with a heavy hors d'oeuvres indoor/outdoor reception to follow with live music by C. Rock City at The Roof.  Schedule of Events:    Doors Open (Elevation Ballroom)- 4:00 p.m. Ceremony Begins- 4:30 p.m. Ceremony Ends- 5:45 p.m. Indoor/Outdoor Reception (The Roof)- 5:45-8:00 p.m. During the awards ceremony, we will recognize our outgoing board chair, Mathew Gass, members of the Chamber Board of Directors and all committee chairs. We will also announce the recipients of the Debin Benish Outstanding Businesswoman Award, the Ambassador of the Year Award, the Emerging Professional of the Year Award, Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award and the Columbia Chamber Legacy Award.  This event will be business professional or cocktail attire.  Online registration will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 8th, 2026. All dietary requests must be submitted by June 1st or we may not be able to accommodate you. For questions regarding the event, please contact the Chamber at (573) 874-1132. Ticket Information $75 - Member Ticket $85 - Non-Member Ticket or Day of Walk-In $850 - Table of 10 (Table will be reserved during Awards Ceremony Only and includes sponsorship recognition) Thank you to our sponsors:  Presenting Sponsor Columbia Housing Authority; Gold Sponsors KOMU 8 & Mid Missouri's CW and Veterans United Home Loans; Silver Sponsor Hitachi Energy; Outstanding Citizen of the Year & Columbia Chamber Legacy Award Video Sponsor Visionworks Marketing Group; Leadership Appreciation Gift Sponsor Centerstone; Print Sponsor Shelter Insurance Companies - Main Office; Award Plaques Sponsor D Sport Graphics; Entertainment Sponsor Moore & Shryock - Real Estate Appraisers; Program Entertainment Sponsor The COMO 411 and Bathroom Sponsor QuesTec Mechanical; Table Sponsors First State Community Bank, City of Columbia, MU Health Care and Simmons Bank

The Broadway - A Doubletree by Hilton 1111 E Broadway Columbia, MO 65201 Awards Ceremony- Elevation Ballroom (New Tower) Indoor/Outdoor Reception- The Roof *Both venues are connected by hallway

Agribusiness & Bioscience Committee Meeting

The Chamber's Agribusiness and Bioscience Committee was created to support and stimulate growth of agribusiness/bioscience and build awareness of agribusiness/bioscience issues within the Chamber and surrounding community.  Anyone interested in this committee's mission ......More

The Chamber's Agribusiness and Bioscience Committee was created to support and stimulate growth of agribusiness/bioscience and build awareness of agribusiness/bioscience issues within the Chamber and surrounding community.  Anyone interested in this committee's mission is welcome to attend.  The 2025-2026 committee is co-chaired by Charles Holland, University of Missouri Extension-Boone County and Rhett Brengarth, Commerce Bank This committee meets on the third Tuesday of every other month at 8:00 a.m. at The Walton Building. Please contact the Chamber to be added to the email list to receive the online links. Upcoming Meeting Dates: * August 19, 2025 * October 21, 2025 * December 16, 2025 * February 17, 2026 * April 21, 2026 * June 16, 2026  

The Walton Building 300 S Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65203

Membership Committee Meeting

If you are a "named representative" for your Chamber member business, you're welcome to serve on any one of our nine available committees, which is a great way for you to use your membership, to get involved in your community, to network and to market your business.  ......More

If you are a "named representative" for your Chamber member business, you're welcome to serve on any one of our nine available committees, which is a great way for you to use your membership, to get involved in your community, to network and to market your business.  If you want to learn more about how to be sure you are getting the most from your membership, please join us at one of our complimentary Chamber 101: Introductory & Refresher Courses.  We offer six each year.  You can register for them online at www.ColumbiaMOChamber.com or by calling (573) 817-9110.  This popular class is free but space is limited so registration is required.  Please consider joining us at our Membership Committee meeting. This committee works to provide a warm welcome to our new Chamber Members and also to newly named representatives. We do this by calling, sending a card, making a visit or offering to host them at events.

Chamber of Commerce - Walton Building 300 S Providence Rd Columbia, MO

RIBBON CUTTING: Family Focus Eyecare, Retuva Medical Spa, Nova Construction and Remodeling

Ambassadors will cut the ceremonial ribbon to celebrate Family Focus Eyecare's 11th anniversary, Retuva Medical Spa's 3-year anniversary and grand opening of new location, Nova Construction & Remodeling's 1 year anniversary and Grand Opening of new location

725 S. Scott Blvd Columbia, Missouri 65203

Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

The purpose of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee is to provide leadership, education and advocacy that enhances the transportation and infrastructure interests of the Columbia business community. To develop cooperative relationships with organizations and to......More

The purpose of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee is to provide leadership, education and advocacy that enhances the transportation and infrastructure interests of the Columbia business community. To develop cooperative relationships with organizations and to establish and nurture positive relationships with local, regional and state transportation and infrastructure officials.  Co-chaired by John Frerking, Engineering Surveys & Services and David Nichols, Emery Sapp & Sons.

Community Room at the Walton Building 300 S Providence Rd Columbia, MO 65203

Women's Network: Cheers to the Chair

Join us as we raise a glass to celebrate our amazing Chair’s final event—and give a warm welcome to our incoming Chair—at a mixer like no other! Women’s Network is hosting a FAMILY MIXER! 📅 Thursday, June 18 🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m. 📍 The Kitchen Grill & Games Brin......More

Join us as we raise a glass to celebrate our amazing Chair’s final event—and give a warm welcome to our incoming Chair—at a mixer like no other! Women’s Network is hosting a FAMILY MIXER! 📅 Thursday, June 18 🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m. 📍 The Kitchen Grill & Games Bring your family along for an evening of fun, laughter, and connection! 🎟 This is a MEMBERS-ONLY event. Women’s Network members are welcome to bring their partners and children as guests. Your ticket includes: 🍹 One alcoholic beverage (for adults) 🥤 Unlimited soda (for kids or those opting out of alcohol) 🍽 Access to a delicious appetizer buffet 💻 Pre-registration is required so we can plan appropriately for food and drinks. 💵 $20 per Women’s Network Member $15 per spouse $5 per child Division Sponsor: Iron Gate Real Estate  Beverage and Food Sponsor: The Kitchen Grill and Games  Door Prize Sponsors: The District, Cataleya Travel, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and the Missouri Symphony.  Let’s make this a night to remember—for you and your family! 💙

The Kitchen Grill and Games 3711 Discovery Parkway, Columbia, MO 65201

Small Business Committee Meeting

Co-Chairs Trent Rash, The Missouri Symphony and Rachel Flynn, Betz Jewelers Purpose The Small Business Committee works to enhance and improve the small business and entrepreneurial community in Columbia by providing education programs, opportunities for relati......More

Co-Chairs Trent Rash, The Missouri Symphony and Rachel Flynn, Betz Jewelers Purpose The Small Business Committee works to enhance and improve the small business and entrepreneurial community in Columbia by providing education programs, opportunities for relationship building and access to resources that can help small business owners thrive. Goals Enhance and improve the small business and entrepreneurial community. o Plan and present the Small Business of the Year awards. o Plan and execute Small Business Week and all subsequent events in relation to it. o Advocate for issues and challenges facing small businesses in our community. o Annually during the November Quarterly Membership Breakfast, the Nonprofit of the Year Awards will take place. This special recognition highlights the outstanding nonprofit members of our Chamber and honors their invaluable contributions and philanthropy within our local community.   Provide educational programs. o Host quarterly breakfasts and lunches covering topics relevant to small businesses. o Conduct the Small Business Roundtable, consisting of a structured monthly group discussion of a professional development topic. o Provide updates to committee members regarding other divisions of the Chamber including Women?s Network, EPIC, Ambassadors and Workforce Development on topics that are of shared interest across divisions.. Provide opportunities for relationship building. o Membership Coordinator will report on new small businesses that join the Chamber for potential committee involvement. New members will be reached out to by a representative of the Small Business Committee and personally invited to Small Business Committee meetings, and Roundtables. Provide access to resources. o Provide access to other small business resource organizations, including the SBDC, SBA, REDI, Missouri Women?s Business Center and other local chambers. o Make sure all committee members receive the Chamber monthly newsletter communication. Benefit Members will receive support and access to resources that will encourage professional development and the growth of their small business within our community.

Walton Building 300 S. Providence Rd.

Leadership Columbia Graduation 2026

Come celebrate the Leadership Columbia graduate in your life! Lunch is provided. Doors open at 12:00 PM and the program begins at 12:30 PM. Program will conclude at 2:00 PM.    LEADERSHIP COLUMBIA PRESENTING SPONSOR LEADERSHIP COLUMBIA GRADUATION SPONSOR ......More

Come celebrate the Leadership Columbia graduate in your life! Lunch is provided. Doors open at 12:00 PM and the program begins at 12:30 PM. Program will conclude at 2:00 PM.    LEADERSHIP COLUMBIA PRESENTING SPONSOR LEADERSHIP COLUMBIA GRADUATION SPONSOR Graduation Gold Sponsors Hitachi Energy and TrueSon Exteriors & Interiors   Leadership Columbia Program Sponsors Leadership Development Sponsors United Community Builders; Retreat Location Sponsor The Broadway - A Doubletree by Hilton; Transportation Sponsor Joe Machens Toyota; Retreat Sponsor Paytient Technologies, Session Sponsors Columbia Insurance, Woodhaven, Missouri Community College Association, MU Health Care, and Nabholz; Soft Drinks & Water Sponsor Pepsi Beverages Company; Printing Sponsor Columbia College

Midway Golf & Games 5500 W Van Horn Tavern Rd. Columbia, MO 65203