Tech talk and strategic plans

The technology industry is rapidly expanding throughout the world, and my vision for Columbus and the Colorado County region is that we are equipped. Sharing this recently with someone, I was asked what does that have to do with the chamber of commerce?

The chamber has also conducted multiple round tables to discuss with various interest groups their vision for Columbus in the next 20-30 years; a 2050 Strategic Plan. I was asked the same thing, what does that have to do with the chamber?

Short answer: everything. A chamber is a room, a place to meet; commerce is the organized set up of exchange of products, services or something of value, among economic agents. Putting these together in a chamber of commerce it can be said that it is an organization where members are joined together in the interest of conducting the business of doing business.

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s membership is made up of businesses, community members and supporters of both. Members understand and support the vision of a strong community where a sustainable and growing economic base is vital for sustainability and growth. Technology is at the core of sustainable business and community development.

Having a strategic plan on how to grow the community is also at the core of sustainable business and community development. These two things are just an example of the economic drivers that are the foundation of what a chamber of commerce is and in particular, Columbus Chamber of Commerce.

To these points: Be looking for our Tech Talk expansion through Tech Night Discussions. These will include but not limited to AI in business and everyday life, tech and the future of work, creative tech and digital innovation, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, bitcoin Mining, blockchain technology and more.

Be looking for more discussion on Strategic Plans.