Cancelled: Small Business Committee Meeting

Co-Chairs Rachel Flynn, Betz Jewelers and Jayme Prenger, Missouri Women's Business Center Purpose The Small Business Committee works to enhance and improve the small business and entrepreneurial community in Columbia by providing education programs, opportunit......More

Co-Chairs Rachel Flynn, Betz Jewelers and Jayme Prenger, Missouri Women's Business Center 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.

RIBBON CUTTING: Tree Celebration/Ribbon Cutting

Celebrating 1000+ points with a tree celebration/ribbon cutting

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri 2101 Vandiver Drive Columbia, Missouri 65202

Women's Network Mentoring Wrap Up Celebration

Women's Network Mentoring Wrap Up!  For mentors and mentees of Women's Network Mentoring Program.  Mentors - bring a savory snack to share.  Mentees - bring a sweet snack to share.  We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating!  No registrations requ......More

Women's Network Mentoring Wrap Up!  For mentors and mentees of Women's Network Mentoring Program.  Mentors - bring a savory snack to share.  Mentees - bring a sweet snack to share.  We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating!  No registrations required! 

Columbia Chamber of Commerce 300 S Providence Rd. Columbia MO 65201. 5:00pm-6:30pm. No registrations required!

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

RIBBON CUTTING: Select Hearing

Ambassadors will cut a ribbon to commemorate a new location and business

1408 I-70 Dr. SW Ste 102

RIBBON CUTTING: Tree Celebration/Ribbon Cutting

Celebrating 1000+ points with a tree celebration/ribbon cutting.

American Legion 3669 Legion Lane Columbia, Missouri 65201

Ambassador Mixer June 2026

First Midwest Bank Food Sponser

Government Affairs Committee Meeting

The purpose of the Government Affairs Committee is to develop cooperative relationships with organizations and to establish and nurture partnerships with local, state and federal government officials. To provide leadership, education and advocacy that enhances the econo......More

The purpose of the Government Affairs Committee is to develop cooperative relationships with organizations and to establish and nurture partnerships with local, state and federal government officials. To provide leadership, education and advocacy that enhances the economic environment and represents the interests of the Columbia business community.  A strong advocacy in governmental affairs will maintain and advance the region’s business climate, attract new membership and be an effective, respected voice of the community.  Co-chaired by Connie Leipard, Quality Drywall and Randy Cole, Columbia Housing Authority. 

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

Women's Network Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee is the event planning committee for Women’s Network. This committee is in charge of several large events throughout the year, including Women’s Network fall and spring mixers, the ATHENA International Awards Banquet, Roses for Mentors a......More

The Special Events Committee is the event planning committee for Women’s Network. This committee is in charge of several large events throughout the year, including Women’s Network fall and spring mixers, the ATHENA International Awards Banquet, Roses for Mentors and the Women’s Network Holiday Party. This committee meets on the first Wednesday of each month at noon at the Chamber.  

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

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

Women's Network Programming Committee Meeting

The Programming Committee develops informative and dynamic monthly luncheon programs that meet the mission of Women's Network, with an emphasis on business and leadership development, and provide valuable networking opportunities for our members and guests. This......More

The Programming Committee develops informative and dynamic monthly luncheon programs that meet the mission of Women's Network, with an emphasis on business and leadership development, and provide valuable networking opportunities for our members and guests. This committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month at noon at the Chamber.

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

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