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Columbus Chamber of Commerce Announces Elevate Cbus Cohort Eight Graduates

June 13th, 2024

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is honoring 32 Central Ohio leaders for their participation in its member-exclusive professional development program, Elevate Cbus.

“Elevate Cbus is a very important program for the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, and is supporting members of our business communities and workforce in professional development. As the Columbus Region’s largest business membership organization, we look forward to the growth and success to come,” said Don DePerro, Columbus Chamber president and CEO. “We are proud to recognize the participants of our eighth  class of Elevate Cbus for their dedication and tireless work.”

Elevate Cbus provides an opportunity for business leaders to invest in their associates. The six-session series was designed to teach the art of business communication while providing valuable leadership tips to promote career success.

The program is facilitated by Andrew Kingery of The White Stone Consulting Group, and sessions feature reputable guest speakers who are experts in their respective industries.

Class eight participants welcomed: La Baker of Lachandra B. Baker EDUTainment, Lisa Gutierrez of Dos Hermanos, Brian King of Advanced Drainage Systems, and Alicia Jones of JPMorgan Chase.

Elevate Cbus is now accepting registrations for its ninth class, which will kick off on July 16th, 2024. For more information regarding Elevate Cbus and a link to access its registration form, click here.

Kingery shared a congratulatory message with the graduating class of Elevate: “It’s been a joy to hear class participants say they are discovering learning that lasts long after the program is finished. The stories they are sharing from their learning journey prove they are definitely elevating Columbus!”

Meet the eighth graduating class of Elevate Cbus:

Elevate Cbus Graduates
Class 8 – 2024

For more information, visit https://columbus.org/programs/elevate-cbus/ or email elevatecbus@columbus.org and ask for more information on Elevate Cbus.

Thank you to our 2024 partners of Elevate Cbus:

Facilitator
Venue Host


ABOUT THE COLUMBUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is a mission-driven nonprofit organization that serves more than 2,300 organizations. Founded in 1884, the Columbus Chamber is dedicated to fostering prosperity and growth in the Columbus Region Business Community through connections, resources, and advocacy. Serving as the epicenter of the Columbus Region’s business community, the Columbus Chamber provides an interconnected ecosystem where businesses collaborate to eliminate barriers to prosperity, creating a vibrant environment for enterprises throughout the Columbus Region. Together, we make our region an exceptional business destination. Learn more: https://columbus.org/.