Leadership Columbus is a leadership development program designed to prepare and inspire individuals to meet the future challenges of the Columbus area. Participants will be motivated to develop and enhance the quality of their leadership and skill in serving their community.

Goals 

• Identify resourceful leaders, both existing and emerging, who have a sincere commitment to remain in the Columbus area.

• Develop leadership skills that encourage creative problem-solving and community engagement.  Individuals who wish to improve their personal leadership skills and have a desire for personal growth opportunities should apply.

• Increase their potential for civic responsibility through an understanding of the opportunities, challenges, and resources available in the area.

• Motivate and encourage participants to assume community leadership roles.

• Supplement the training received by the participants in this program in such a way as to maximize their contributions to their employer and sponsoring organizations.

• Create a permanent forum to exchange ideas for the benefit of the community.

• Encourage active community involvement through volunteer service at Chamber events and activities.

Selection Criteria 
The most important factor in selection is identifying those individuals most apt to utilize their leadership for the long-term benefit of the community. Basic criteria for achieving this selection are:
1.     Selecting those individuals with a sincere commitment, motivation, and interest to serve in the community.
2.     Select those who have demonstrated commitment by past community activities.
3.     Selection of those currently interested or intending to seek key volunteer leadership roles, board service, commissions, or public office.
4.     Select those with potential or existing opportunities for advancement to leadership positions within their own organization, which in turn may play a significant role in the community.
5.     Select those with occupational commitment to remain in Columbus or are not likely to be transferred within the immediate future.

Tuition: $600 (details below)
 
Applicants or their employers must be members of the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce. Nonmember applicants who apply and are accepted will be billed for a Chamber membership with their Leadership Columbus tuition.

The deadline date for submission of your application is June 30, 2026. This form is the only way applications will be accepted. Additionally, please email your current resume to info@columbuschamber.org. Your resume must be submitted by the same deadline.

Register for Red, White, KaBoom!

Red, White, KaBoom! Fireworks Show

Columbus Days, the area’s Biggest Block Party, offers attendees four fun-filled days of food, music and fun! The event takes place during the second weekend in August annually, with a different theme every year.

Register for Columbus Days Events

Columbus Days Schedule

The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce requests the pleasure of your company at the 2026 Columbus Days Coronation Celebration for the crowning of
 

Queen Isabella LII –  #

and

King Ferdinand LII – #

COLUMBUS DAYS EVENT REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS! LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE.

Columbus Days is one of the region’s largest annual celebrations, welcoming nearly 30,000 attendees from Thursday through Sunday. Events are a key part of the experience, offering businesses and creators direct access to a large, engaged crowd throughout the event.

By registering your event, you’ll be included in the official Columbus Days lineup, helping promote your activity to thousands of visitors throughout the celebration. Whether you’re hosting a performance, competition, demonstration, or special gathering, this is your opportunity to be part of one of the region’s largest annual events.

Event organizers benefit from coordinated scheduling, increased visibility, and the chance to engage with a large and diverse audience across all four days.

COLUMBUS DAYS VENDOR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE.

Columbus Days is one of the region’s largest annual celebrations, welcoming nearly 30,000 attendees from Thursday through Sunday. Vendor booths are a key part of the experience, offering businesses and creators direct access to a large, engaged crowd throughout the event.

Each vendor is provided a 10’ x 10’ booth space, creating a dedicated area to showcase and sell products or services. With steady foot traffic across all four days, vendors benefit from strong visibility and the opportunity to connect with both local residents and out of town visitors during the days included in their registration.

Columbus Days Vendor Booths provide an excellent opportunity to grow your brand, increase sales, and be part of a high energy community event.