New chamber director navigates pandemic-fueled challenges
When Wilson Beck told his coworkers at Zachary’s Restaurant he had applied to be the new director of the Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce, he didn’t expect the response he got.
Beck to become Columbus-Lowndes chamber director
It took the Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce less than two weeks to find a successor for Lisa James as its new president.
Legislators: Mississippi hasn’t prioritized education
Funding, whether for pre-kindergarten programs or for the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP), was the primary topic of concern at the Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce’s annual Education Town Hall Monday night.
Abraham focuses Chamber talk on leadership
More than 200 business and community representatives heard a year in review of the Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce and a short presentation on leadership and success at the Chamber’s annual luncheon Wednesday at Lion Hills.
Infrastructure, education dominate discussion in legislative luncheon
Infrastructure and education appeared to be key areas of concern for members of the Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce during Friday’s legislative forum at Lion Hills Center.
Agencies organizing support drives for federal workers
The day before President Donald Trump announced a deal to temporarily reopen the federal government after the longest shutdown in United States history, Golden Triangle agencies publicly asked for community donations to help local federal employees who have gone for more than a month without pay.
Town hall discussions focus on school funding
Mississippi Rep. Jeff Smith believes claims the Legislature under-funds public education are inaccurate.
Smith was one of four legislators who took questions Thursday night at the education town hall, hosted by The Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee at the Courtyard-Marriott in Columbus.
Study: Columbus losing $1B in retail revenue to other areas
According to his calculations, there is $1.1 billion in retail trade Columbus is losing to other areas, Anthony Michelic told the Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce during its annual luncheon Wednesday at Lion Hills Center.
Local legislators jeer this year’s session as unproductive
Wednesday’s legislative forum at Lion Hills focused on a handful of much-discussed statewide issues — and one local one.
Stakeholders: Community involvement a must for new superintendent
Attendees at a stakeholder meeting on the search and hire of a new Columbus Municipal School District superintendent Monday night agreed on at least one thing: The new superintendent must have a stake in the community.
Local lawmakers differ on education funding
Area legislators at an education town hall meeting in Columbus Tuesday evening responded to a range of questions about education with conflicting solutions, all of which involved either cuts or increases in spending on schools.
Higgins: State needs to get creative on economic development to stay competitive
At a luncheon of the Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce, Golden Triangle Development LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins said Mississippi would have to get creative to compete with surrounding states like Alabama, Georgia and Arkansas.
Business brief: Chamber announces newly elected board members
Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the results of the 2017 board election.
Infrastructure, tax cuts dominate discussion at luncheon
For many of the six local legislators who attended the Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce Legislative Luncheon, sagging revenue and the state budgetary cuts seemed to be the most obvious challenge facing the state.
Chamber hosts education awards
Cheyanne Allred was shocked to hear her name called.
James named Chamber president
Lisa James is the new president of the Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber of Commerce announces new board members, officers
The Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce has announced new members and new officers for the 2016-18 term.
Bragg out as Chamber president
Joey Bragg is no longer the president of the Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce, according to a press release the Golden Triangle Development LINK issued Wednesday.
CLCC holds annual luncheon at Lion Hills
More than 150 business and community representatives heard a year in review of the Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce and a short presentation on digital marketing at the Chamber’s annual luncheon Wednesday at Lion Hills.
CAFB sign officially unveiled
Travelers along Highway 45 North will see a brand new sign welcoming visitors to the Columbus Air Force base.