Columbus Chamber of Commerce Awards $40,000 in Small Business Grants

At the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, our mission is to drive prosperity and growth in the Columbus Region – and that means tackling barriers that hold our businesses back. Through the work of our Columbus Chamber of Commerce Foundation, we’ve learned that one of the biggest barriers small businesses face is access to capital, especially when a crisis hits or when a big opportunity suddenly appears.  

That’s why we created the Small Business Resilience Fund – a safety net for entrepreneurs. This fund provides $2,500 grants to small businesses dealing with unexpected operating costs or ready to seize a growth opportunity they couldn’t reach without a little extra help.  

At last week’s 101st Annual Clambake & Lobster Feast, we announced $40,000 in grants to local small businesses, in hopes of empowering each of them as essential parts of our local economy.

Congratulations to: 

The Columbus Chamber and the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Foundation will continue to grow our support of small businesses through our various programs and services, including raising new funds to further the Small Business Resilience Fund’s reach. We extend a special thank you to our founding donors, who made last week’s awards possible: The Columbus Foundation, First Merchants Bank, Huntington Bank, Encova, FCBank and our private donors. 

Reach out to Nick Sheriff, Director of Development, to discover how you can support Columbus Chamber programs and scholarships through the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Foundation. 

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About the Columbus Chamber of Commerce: The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is a mission-driven nonprofit organization that serves more than 2,500 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

About The Columbus Chamber of Commerce Foundation: The Columbus Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s goal is to remove barriers to prosperity and growth in the Columbus Region business community through strong relationships and purposeful inclusion. Learn more: www.columbuschamberfoundation.org.