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2 Move your business forward POWERFUL BUSINESS CONNECTIONS START WITH Whether you seek to sustain or accelerate your business growth, the Columbus Chamber helps make it happen. We do this by providing resources, connections and solutions that enable you to navigate today s complex business environment. From providing valuable market research to connecting you with prospective customers, we are an extension of your team. TOP-LINE RESULTS PROSPECTIVE PARTNER & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS YOUR BUSINESS Top-line CONNECTOR results. CLIENT INTRODUCTIONS TALENT CONNECTIONS OPERATIONAL COST REDUCTIONS MARKET RESEARCH BOTTOM-LINE SAVINGS RESOURCES FOR YOUR BUSINESS Solutions designed specifically for your needs Powerful one-to-one connections to help your business thrive Services to help you navigate government and advocate for business-friendly policy Talent connections between business, education and workforce providers

3 WE WORK FOR YOU CONSULTATIVE PARTNER Our team members leverage their diverse expertise to help your business thrive. Whether you seek marketing consultation for your next product launch or guidance on your growth strategy, we are an extension of your team. As a member, you will also have access to and be part of our network of the region s most respected business and community leaders. MARKET RESEARCH The Columbus Chamber offers a team of skilled researchers to help you make more intelligent business decisions. From providing economic and demographic data to custom lead reports, we offer a wide range of cost-effective solutions to arm you with a competitive advantage. GOVERNMENT NAVIGATOR We unify the voices of thousands of local business leaders to influence policy at the local, state and federal levels. In addition, our government relations team works with public officials to address your individual business issues from securing signage permits to understanding workers compensation statutes and tax reform. STRONGER VISIBILITY Raise your brand visibility through the Columbus Chamber. We offer business-to-business marketing opportunities such as an online member directory, member news and event listings, member spotlights, event sponsorships, and thought leadership blogs. TALENT CONNECTIONS Your workforce is key to sustaining and growing business. Leverage your Columbus Chamber membership to address the challenges that impact your business most. We can help develop successful recruiting practices, connect you with the region s workforce, educational assets and human resources expertise, and even create internship opportunities. OPERATIONAL SAVINGS You constantly look at ways to improve your bottom line. That's where our member-savings programs can help. These offerings range from workers' compensation to discounts on office supplies. Our members can save an average of $3,000 annually by using our combined membership purchasing power. Put to work for you. Call or

4 When we were unable to meet demand for our wholesale first-aid and CPR supplies, the Columbus Chamber connected us with ViaQuest, which offers employment services to veterans and special needs adults. With an increased workforce, we were able to meet demand and increase sales by 80 percent. FAST FACTS , Industries represented Percent of member businesses that have less than 30 employees One-to-one connections made each year Meetings with public officials to advocate for business each year Charlie Morrison, MCR Medical 150+ Research requests fulfilled each year visit columbus.org/membership to get started.

5 YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR BUSINESS The Columbus Chamber helps get me in front of policy makers who can improve the business environment. Michelle Kerr, Oxford Consulting Group Adam McCampbell, Vision Spark The Columbus Chamber is a great resource and partner. The work the research department does on our behalf is an asset that allows us to compete against much larger firms. The Columbus Chamber is the voice of business in the Columbus Region. Jack Partridge, Columbia Gas Caroline Worley, Worley Law, LLC I have been very impressed with the Columbus Chamber. They are like an extension of my staff, providing exposure for my business without additional time or money on my part. The number one thing we've received from the Columbus Chamber has been the connections that we've established within the Columbus business market. Rob Grubaugh, Royal Document Destruction columbus.org

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