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

RIBBON CUTTING: Sean Spence "2000 Points"

Celebrating one of their own reaching the 2000 point milestone, the Ambassadors will cut a celebratory ribbon to commemorate the achievement. 

The Chamber of Commerce 300 South Providence Road Columbia, Missouri 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

BYOC Coffee

Come join us for our recurring Bring Your Own Coffee B2B Networking Event! Grab your morning coffee, come as you are, and spend the morning connecting with fellow Columbia business owners in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. Held every third Thursday of the month from 8:3......More

Come join us for our recurring Bring Your Own Coffee B2B Networking Event! Grab your morning coffee, come as you are, and spend the morning connecting with fellow Columbia business owners in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. Held every third Thursday of the month from 8:30 to 9:30 AM right here at the Chamber, this is a great chance to share what you're working on, meet new faces, and build real connections with the people driving business in our community. No agenda, no pressure, just good conversation. We hope to see you there!

Columbia Chamber of Commerce, 300 S Providence Rd., Columbia, MO 65203

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

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.

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