Mike Wolanin | The Republic Guests listen to Vanessa Sinders, president and CEO of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, deliver the keynote speech during the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
COLUMBUS — The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce announced that national speaker Scott McKain will address the business community at its annual meeting, presented by Centra Credit Union.
The chamber event starts at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26 at The Commons. The annual meeting is the community’s largest business event of the year.
The chamber will celebrate the accomplishments of our community with the presentation of this year’s Community Awards, recognizing outstanding leadership, businesses, and contributions that make Columbus thrive.
McKain, who was raised in Jackson County and worked in Bartholomew County early in his career, will challenge us to rethink our approach to success with his thought-provoking presentation, “What to Do When ‘Great’ Isn’t Good Enough to Grow Your Business.”
In addition to the keynote presentation, the chamber will bestow prestigious awards at this event including the Edna V. Folger Teacher of the Year Award, Excellence in Business Award, the Project of the Year Award, and the Community Service Award.
Additional sponsors include Toyota Material Handling USA, Triflix, Lohmeyer Plumbing, Inc, Duke Energy, Agresta, Storms and O’Leary, Cooper Electric and Columbus Auto Group, and CSO.
The cost of the lunch is $75 per person. To register, visit columbusareachamber.com or call 812-379-4457
The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce is a member-based organization representing more than 600 regional businesses. Its mission is to ensure that businesses thrive, and our community grows through advocacy, member engagement, entrepreneurship, and talent development.
