Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Tourism

The Columbus Chamber exists to promote, develop, and support commerce and tourism, and to create a positive economic and business climate in and throughout Columbus County.

About

With over 300 members, we are Columbus County’s largest business organization and a strong voice for our business community. From our efforts to advocate for pro-business policy to providing networking and educational opportunities, the Columbus Chamber exists to serve the interests and needs of our members.

Our Mission: To promote, develop, and support commerce and tourism, and to create a positive economic and business climate in and throughout Columbus County.

Our Vision: A vibrant and prosperous community, experiencing growth in citizens and visitors, business starts and employment, property values and business revenue.

Services Provided

Economic and Site Development

  • Revitalization (Specialty)
  • Site Location Assistance
  • Economic Forecast
  • Economic Development (Specialty)

Business Planning

  • Diversification
  • Demographic and Census Data
  • Forming a Business
  • Identification and Research of Foreign Markets
  • Market Plan Development
  • Market Research

Human Resources, Workforce and Talent

  • Hiring and Firing
  • Recruiting
  • Workforce Training
  • Leadership/Professional Development (Specialty)
  • Industry
  • Employee Development (Specialty)
  • Retention

Import and Export Assistance

  • Networking/Exploring Exporting

Libraries and Research

  • Business Research Resources
  • Demographic/Census Data
  • Industry Data
  • Company Data/Prospect Lists

Management Issues

  • Recruiting Assistance

Marketing and Sales

  • Advertising/Brochure Design
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing

Mentoring

  • Peer Mentoring

Networking and Associations

  • Geographically Based (Specialty)
  • Small Business/General (Specialty)

Space

  • Site Location Assistance

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • African-American Business
  • City Business Issues (Specialty)
  • Hispanic Business
  • State Business Issues (Specialty)
  • LGBTQIA Business Issues
  • Native-American Business
  • Small Business Policy (Specialty)
  • Women’s Business Issues

Regulatory Compliance

  • Government Requirements

Starting a Business

  • Forming a Business
  • Site Location

Training

  • Business Management Training

Accelerators and Incubators

  • Accelerator (Specialty)
  • Incubator

Events and Community Building

  • Startup Networking (Specialty)
Contact Information
Jennifer Holcomb
Address
601 S Madison Street
Whiteville, NC 28472