Join us on Thursday, November 14th as we move our historic river town forward!

 

Come learn what is working for small businesses in Columbia, what is trending for the region, and be the first to hear about new funding, projects, and small business initiatives coming to our river town.

  • Networking Time & Food Provided

  • Local and Region Leadership Represented

  • Pop-up Grant Money Giveaway AT THE SUMMIT!

  • Breaking News for Small Business Owners

 
The Columbia Economic Development Corporation is excited to connect local leaders, business owners, community members and keep moving Columbia forward!
— Keith Lutz / President of CEDC

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!


What to Expect

The Columbia Economic Development Corporation has hosted an annual meeting each year BUT THIS YEAR THAT IS ALL CHANGING! The Columbia Small Business Summit is a fresh, exciting, small-business-owner focused event that will give key insights into what has been working for current owners, as well as current regional and local trends in consumer habits and tourism. The Small Business Summit will also feature grants, awards, and pop-up $500 grant giveaways ON THE SPOT* during the Summit!

We are featuring local leaders and regional leaders who will be sharing tips, trends, and breaking news for the year ahead.

(*You must be present and a small business owner in the Borough of Columbia to be eligible to win.)


ATTEND WITH US!

Thursday, November 14th, 2024

6pm | National Watch & Clock Museum

  • 6pm Doors open for networking and food & drink

  • 7pm Small Business Summit Event in NAWCC Theatre

  • Including comments from local business owners

  • KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Silas Chamberlin, Chief Strategy Officer and Vice President, Economic & Community Development


RSVP TO SECURE YOUR SPOT : LIMITED SEATING!

You must RSVP to attend as seating is limit!