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Columbus Area Chamber Annual Meeting is Wednesday

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 4:25 AM

Courtesy-Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Chamber’s Annual Meeting, the premier gathering of business leaders, innovators, and community champions in the region, is this Wednesday, March 25, at The Commons, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is more than just a meeting; it's the biggest local business encounter of the year.

During the luncheon, the Chamber celebrates the accomplishments in the county with the presentation of this year’s Community Awards, recognizing outstanding leadership, businesses, and contributions that make Columbus thrive.

Krea Hill, an educator at Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation's Rockcreek Elementary School, will also be recognized as the Edna V. Folger "Outstanding Teacher of the Year."

This year's keynote speaker, Steve Gutzler, will explain how to elevate performance by transforming teams through emotional intelligence. Gutzler's 26 years of experience span Fortune 500 companies (Spotify, Microsoft, Starbucks, Boeing, and Facebook), as well as CEOs, presidents, and professional athletes.

Get more details about the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting here.

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