Chamber Annual Meeting: 2025

Join us for the Columbus Area Chamber’s Annual Meeting, the premier gathering of business leaders, innovators, and community champions in our region. This highly anticipated event is more than just a meeting—it's the biggest business meeting of the year.

Enjoy a delicious lunch while we 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.

The highlight of the day will be an inspiring keynote address by Scott McKain, who 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."

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, honor our community’s achievements, and leave with actionable ideas to take your business to the next level.

Scott McKain, Keynote Speaker

What To Do When “Great” Isn’t Good Enough to Grow Your Business
How do you stand out from your competition so you become their preferred choice in a volatile marketplace? Scott reveals the elements that pull you back to the pack – and the Four Cornerstones of Distinction it takes to attain remarkable success.

KEY AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS:

The ability to avoid the mistakes of commoditization
Improved results from learning the specific steps to create distinction
Improved appreciation of the importance of personal responsibility in organizational growth
Expanded skills and thinking on the important issue of innovation
Enhanced clarity about goals and organizational direction
Knowledge of communication approaches that transcend generational differences
Discovery of the specific steps required to deliver superior experiences for customers