Emerging Professionals in Columbia

The Emerging Professional of the Year Award is given to an emerging leader who demonstrates excellence, creativity, and initiative to their business or profession. This person provides valuable service to improve others’ quality of life in their community and serves as a role model for young professionals both personally and professionally. Nominate someone in your company today so they can be recognized at Columbia Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet. Nominations are due April 15 at midnight. Nominate here: bit.ly/EPOTYNominations

We're thrilled to be at Ragtag Cinema on Tuesday morning with Columbia Art League & True/False Film Fest to talk all about art in our community! We still have in-person spots available for this hybrid event. Register and find more information below!

This weather is too much. Our event tomorrow has been pushed to 100% virtual. If you've registered, check your email. If you haven't registered, you still can! Check the link below.

Last week in our newsletter, we shared this article about future self journaling which is all about the practice of being in tune with your long-term goals to spark positive change in your actions today. This form of journaling is designed to make you more aware of your current behaviors and actions and how they impact your future goals. Have you ever tried this sort of journaling?

Thinking of a change? Wondering what it would be like on the other side? Throughout the average professional career, people will change careers 5 - 7 times. We have tips to help guide you through it. Executive Director of Strategic Communications & Media Relations, MU Health Care & Chair-Elect for Women's Network - Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Teresa Snow will share her tips on career transitions including when it's the right time for a change and how to know you're making the right choice. Register and find more information here: https://bit.ly/FEBLOTB

Yes, it's happening! True/False Film Fest will be at Stephens Lake Park, May 5-9 2021. Want to help one of Columbia's coolest fests come to life? Follow the link below to see all 2021 volunteer opportunities and awesome perks!

We're in performance review season. We love this article from The Balance Carers on how to get the MOST from YOUR performance review. Remember - it's about YOU! Go in with a strategy for maximum results. Learn more below!

Our mental health is a big part of our professional success. We love Burrell Behavioral Health's ways to "Keep Winter Blues at Bay" in COMO Magazine. How are you keeping the winter blues away this year?

We all need help advocating for ourselves. Join Women's Network - Columbia Chamber of Commerce's Chair Michele Curry of Commerce Bank, to explore practical steps to better advocate for you! Join us virtually or in person at the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Register here: http://bit.ly/NOVLOTB

We're keeping registration open until 5:00 PM! Register now to win gift cards to local restaurants and coffee shops among other prizes. More information is in the event page below!

Trivia night is back and it's hybrid! Join EPIC for our annual trivia night event outside or join virtually. Prizes will be awarded for the best quarantine fit and face mask. Limited in-person space is available! Register today.

Guess what?! Registration for our 2020 MidMo YP Summit- "The Picture of Today's Professional" is still open! Have you registered yet? No?! Well then get a move on and follow the link below to do so! https://www.jcchamber.org/index.php

Invest in your professional future and growing your friendships! Sign up for EPIC's annual membership dues today: https://columbiamochamber.com/chamber-divisi/epic-division/

We can't wait to hear Gary Wilbers speak at the 2020 MidMo YP Summit- "The Picture of Today's Professional" on September 15! Gary, a Business Coach with Ascend Business Strategies, will lead a High Performance Habits Workshop and breakout sessions. Master habits that will help you succeed and achieve your goals! TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER! Register: https://www.jcchamber.org/index.php

We are excited to hear Lindsey Finch speak tonight as one of our presenters for Nourish to Flourish! She will be talking about the basics and benefits of intuitive and mindful eating, an approach that is rooted in reclaiming your mind-body connection and abandoning diet culture! Thank you to our sponsors: Gold Sponsor Focus On Health; Silver Sponsor N.H. Scheppers Distributing Co

There's still time to register for tonight's Nourish to Flourish event! We have all kinds of fun, interactive activities planned from a Movement Lab with Focus On Health to Intuitive Eating and Meal Prep with Veterans United Home Loans and a Yoga & Meditation workshop with Wilson's Fitness. Thank you to Focus On Health for providing gift cards to Lean Kitchen Company for attendees! We can't wait to see you all there!

So excited to hear from Tyson Hunt, co-founder/CEO of Logboat Brewing Company and co-founder of Waves Cider Company! He will be giving us the ins and outs of starting his own businesses and how they have adapted to all the recent changes. Only TWO days left to register! Grab your tickets TODAY! https://www.jcchamber.org/index.php

Our virtual Nourish to Flourish event is tomorrow! We will have a yoga and meditation workshop, a discussion on intuitive eating and meal prep, a movement lab to get you up and moving, and so much more! Hope to see you all "there"! To register: https://business.columbiamochamber.com//virtual-epic-s-nou

We are excited to welcome Megan Schadrick from Job Accommodations Inc. as a speaker for this year's 2020 MidMo YP Summit- "The Picture of Today's Professional"! See below for a description of her presentation and a link to register! Providing Equal Access For All Colleagues & Customers Diversity in the workplace has been a focus for many businesses and professionals for several years now but; Disability is frequently left out of this conversation. Is the physical space and vi...rtual platform for your business welcoming and usable by all your Colleagues and Customers? Are all of your signs; and training and marketing materials offered in multiple formats? This presentation will provide you with some quick and easy ways to ensure you are providing a welcoming and usable experience for everyone no matter what their unique needs may be. Make sure to grab your ticket TODAY to hear Megan and all the other speakers lined up for the day! Click on the link below. https://www.jcchamber.org/index.php See more