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To honor and recognize the Columbus Chamber upon the occasion of its 130th Anniversary.
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WHEREAS, the Columbus Chamber is the largest business service organization in Columbus and the primary advocate for the Columbus Region economy; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Chamber was founded on April 29, 1884 as the Columbus Board of Trade with the goals of sharing information and advocating for a stronger business environment; and
WHEREAS, today, the Columbus Chamber represents nearly 1,500 businesses from 80 industries. Additionally, 70 percent of its members are small businesses with fewer than 30 employees; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Chamber achieves the goal of business promotion, economic and community development by partnering with a vast network of businesses, government entities, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Chamber has played an integral role in establishing community assets that range from the Central-Southeast Ohio Region chapter of the American Red Cross, to Port Columbus and the Inland Port, to the Greater Columbus Arts Council and the Columbus Region Logistics Council; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Chamber is a dynamic organization that is responsive to the constantly evolving business landscape and the varied needs of its members. It delivers services and solutions to its members ranging from consulting, market research, advocacy and business advancement, among many others; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Chamber’s provision of these critical services and resources to the business community helps grow the Columbus Region economy and makes Columbus a better place to work and live; and
WHEREAS, for their past and future contributions to the greater Columbus community, the Columbus Chamber is indeed worthy of recognition on the occasion of their 130th Anniversary, April 29, 2014; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor and recogniz...
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