Columbus Chamber of Commerce

Columbus Chamber of Commerce The Columbus Chamber provides connections, resources and solutions to help businesses thrive!

05/31/2026

What does it take to build a food brand people line up for?

According to Shanika and Jomar Sheppard of Marlow’s Cheesesteaks “Doing It Philly Style” and The Water Ice Shoppe, it starts with authenticity, community, and the courage to turn a food cart into something bigger.

In this cbuzz episode, the Sheppards share how they grew Marlow’s Cheesesteaks and The Water Ice Shoppe into one of Columbus’s fastest-growing food brands — and how sold-out events, loyal customers, and a strong sense of culture helped shape their story.

🎙 Hosted by Mikaela Hunt
📍 Recorded at the Convergent Media Center at the Capital University Music Technology
🎧 Listen to the full conversation at columbus.org/cbuzz or https://bit.ly/4u6r9Cs

📍 Chamber in the Community This week, our team was out across the Columbus Region—connecting with members, supporting wo...
05/30/2026

📍 Chamber in the Community

This week, our team was out across the Columbus Region—connecting with members, supporting workforce development initiatives, exploring innovative STEM programs with the PAST Foundation, and spending time with some very special visitors from Pilot Dogs.

From classrooms and career-connected learning experiences to the organizations making a difference in our community every day, these moments reflect the businesses and people helping move our region forward.

Follow along every Saturday as we continue highlighting our Chamber in the community.

The best leaders don't spend their energy on what they can't control. They focus on what they can.At CEO Insights, Raymo...
05/29/2026

The best leaders don't spend their energy on what they can't control. They focus on what they can.

At CEO Insights, Raymont Harris shared lessons from his book, Control the Controllables, challenging business leaders to lead with intention, discipline, and accountability—even in the face of uncertainty.

Thank you to Raymont and everyone who joined us for a conversation on leadership, resilience, and building an elite mindset.

05/24/2026

What makes a great leader today?

According to Aravind Chandrasekaran of The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, it starts with focus, purpose, and the willingness to practice leadership every day — not just study it.

🎙 Hosted by Mikaela Hunt
📍 Recorded at the Convergent Media Center at Capital University Music Technology
🎧 Listen to the full conversation at columbus.org/cbuzz

Chamber in the Community.Each week, we’re stepping beyond the office and into the businesses, organizations, and convers...
05/23/2026

Chamber in the Community.

Each week, we’re stepping beyond the office and into the businesses, organizations, and conversations helping shape the Columbus Region. From celebrating milestones to building new connections, these moments are a reminder that strong communities are built through collaboration, leadership, and showing up for one another.

Follow along every Saturday as we continue highlighting our Chamber in the community.

Financial empowerment is more than a conversation — it’s access, confidence, and building a future on your own terms.Joi...
05/22/2026

Financial empowerment is more than a conversation — it’s access, confidence, and building a future on your own terms.

Join the Columbus Chamber, in partnership with Wright-Patt Credit Union, for Women at the Table Talks — a morning focused on women’s financial independence, leadership, and navigating financial decisions across every stage of life and career.

Your ticket includes breakfast, inspirational conversations with women in business, networking, local vendors, and $15 in Invest in Her dollars to spend at the vendor market.

June 24 | 7:30 – 11:30 AM
→ https://bit.ly/3Pgikrz

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue.From AI-driven threats to employee awareness and incident response planning,...
05/21/2026

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue.

From AI-driven threats to employee awareness and incident response planning, the Digital Defense 101 event focused on the growing role cybersecurity plays in business strategy and long-term resilience.

Thank you to Kurt Hoeft, CEO of EasyIT, and Doug Davidson, Director of Business Technology Solutions at GBQ, for sharing practical insights businesses can apply today.

And thank you to Augustwenty for presenting the session and Crimson Cup Innovation Lab & Training Facility for hosting the conversation.

Don’t miss the next Chamber conversation shaping how businesses move forward.

Business owners: Your next 5 minutes could help shape our local economy.The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has just l...
05/20/2026

Business owners: Your next 5 minutes could help shape our local economy.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has just launched the 2026 Business Outlook and Trends Survey (BOTS) in partnership with the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, and your perspective is critical.

Why Your Participation Matters:

• Inform Policy Decisions: Your input helps inform the Fed, service providers, policymakers, and others—ultimately benefiting your business and others like yours.
• Early Economic Insights: Gain advance insights into regional economic shifts before they appear in national data—helping you make more informed business decisions.
• Community-Specific Analysis: When we reach 50+ responses from our area, the Columbus Chamber receives a local economic analysis based on our business community’s responses.

The survey takes five minutes to complete and closes on June 10.
Take the survey: https://clefed.org/3QZP48A

Some of the most important business conversations happen outside the office.Play to Work brings together executives, dec...
05/19/2026

Some of the most important business conversations happen outside the office.

Play to Work brings together executives, decision-makers, and community leaders from across the Columbus Region for a day built around connection, conversation, and relationship-building at The Medallion Club.

June 15 • 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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GOLF AGENDA
7:30 - 9:30 AM Bag Drop and Registration
9:00 - 9:45 AM Breakfast and Program
>>> 10 AM Shotgun Start

05/18/2026

How do you prepare leaders for what’s next?

In this cbuzz episode, Aravind Chandrasekaran from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business shares how experiential learning, responsible AI, and leadership development are shaping the future of business.

🎙 Hosted by Mikaela Hunt
📍 Recorded at the Convergent Media Center at the Capital University Music Technology
🎧 Listen to the full conversation at columbus.org/cbuzz

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Columbus, OH
43215

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