• Editor: Sue Stivers
• President's Message: Ron Heath
• Feature Writers:
Ramie Hutchison, Ron Heath and Sue Stivers

"Thought of the Month"
"Excellence in doing ordinary things in an extraordinary way."

• Conducted a seminar for Chamber members on "How to Buy and Sell on E-bay"
• Held a seminar for individuals and businesses on "Changes in the Tax Law"
• Co-sponsored the LEAD-Adair to help train community leaders
• Brought the State Commissioner from the Cabinet of Economic Development to Columbia as the featured speaker at the Chamber Banquet
• Several board members and business leaders represented Columbia at Kentucky Chamber Day in Lexington
• Brought in 25 new businesses during the membership drive
• Held ribbon cuttings for three new businesses that opened this year
• Participated in the grand opening of the new Tractor Supply store and welcomed Hobdy, Dye, and Read, Inc. to the community
• Put together a table and display at the Farm, Home, and Garden Expo
• Held a Board Retreat to look at the needs of the community and how the Chamber might respond
• Represented Adair County at an Appalachian Regional Commission listening session in Morehead, KY
• Board members represented the business community at an area Small Business Connections Forum held in Russell County to help small businesses learn how to better promote themselves and for entrepreneurs to learn how to start a business
• Provided letters of support for various businesses looking to locate in Columbia and Adair County
• Maintained a website promoting Columbia and Adair County as well as the businesses and services available through Chamber members
• Held the annual picnic at the Roadside Park which is maintained by the Chamber
• Held regular monthly meetings with educational programs on a broad variety of topics
• In addition the Chamber Office has responded to 8,500 phone calls and visitors seeking information about Columbia and Adair County

• The annual Wares Fair held each August to help new students, faculty, and staff members learn what goods and services are available in the local community
• The Chamber will sponsor a seminar on "An Introduction to Fund Raising for Non-Profit Organizations"
• In September the Chamber will co-sponsor with the Parks and Recreation Board a concert on the square in conjunction with Buy, Swap, and Sell Days
• Also in September the Chamber will hold its annual Golf Outing
• Treats on the Town in October to offer children in the community a safe way to go trick or treating
• At a date yet to be determined in the fall the Chamber will conduct a seminar on how businesses can promote themselves using the internet
• Of course, in December everyone will be able to participate in the annual Christmas in Columbia weekend
• Conduct the annual Christmas reception to thank all Chamber members for their support
• Plan and carry out ribbon cuttings as necessary to help promote new businesses that are members of the Chamber
• Hold monthly meetings to inform and educate members about topics that are important for them to understand

• Marty Martinez Farms, located at 366 Sano Road is a dairy farm. Marty and his wife Kathleen Martinez moved to Adair County from California. They were the President's Guest at the Annual Chamber Picnic.
• Pollard Counseling Services LLC, is located at 203 Burkesville Street in Columbia. Owners are Melody and George Pollard. Melody is a professional counselor who specializes in marriage & family, mental health, substance abuse/addictions, etc. Her husband George serves as a director.
• David C. Hennen is an architect. He and his wife Erin moved to Adair County from Minnesota. They reside at 317 Cape Road, Columbia, KY. Erin teaches at Lindsey Wilson College.

1. Bring your brochures and business cards to the Chamber office. We place your brochures, flyers and business cards in our lobby and lower level of the Chamber building, and also put them in our vacation and relocation packets that are mailed.
2. Keep the Chamber staff informed about changes and improvements in your business. In the last six months we responded to over 8,500 requests for information. Many of these were for business referrals. If you add a product line, or hire a new employee who specializes in a certain area, we can pass this information along.
3. Use and contribute to our Calendar of Events. We update our Calendar of Events monthly. If you are planning an event, check out the calendar and make sure you are not conflicting with an existing event. Once you choose a date for your event, let us put it on our calendar so other groups don't plan an event that will conflict with yours.
4. Stay informed by reading our newsletter. We keep you on top of important news that can impact your business.
5. Get involved. The Chamber has several committees that are always looking for new members. You say, "I have a business to run and can't afford the time to get involved". By giving just one hour of your time to one of these committees you will be informing other people about what you have to offer. Staying informed and sharing ideas present a united front to our customers.
6. Network. The Chamber offers many opportunities for networking. It is a proven fact that people are more likely to do business with people they know. You don't need to talk "business" in order to make Chamber Luncheons profitable. Call the Chamber office at 384-6020 or visit us at 201 Burkesville Street in Columbia.