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News Release: 11/4/2026 Darcy Callaway Joins Weichert Realtors Home Group
Weichert Realtors Home Group Welcomes Darcy Callaway to the Team COLUMBUS, IN – Weichert Realtors Home Group is excited to welcome Darcy Callaway to the team! With a passion for real estate and a strong connection to the Columbus community, Darcy is looking forward to helping clients navigate their real estate journeys. Born and raised in Columbus, Indiana, Darcy attended Purdue University before relocating to Tennessee, where she first obtained her real estate license. After returning home to Columbus,
5K on Turkey Day 2026-Wobble till you Gobble for Love Chapel
5K on Turkey Day 2026-Wobble till you Gobble! Start Thanksgiving with a Run That Gives Back! Before the turkey, stuffing, and pie, lace up your running shoes and kick off Thanksgiving morning with a little movement and a lot of heart! Join us on Thursday, November 26, 2026, for a Thanksgiving Day run benefiting Love Chapel. Whether you run, jog, or walk, you’ll be starting the holiday by supporting an organization that makes a difference right here in our community. This year’s 5K is being organized by
St. Croix Hospice Earns Highest Quality Connections Recognition for Sixth Consecutive Year
St. Croix Hospice Earns Highest Quality Connections Recognition for Sixth Consecutive Year MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. — St. Croix Hospice has once again earned the highest level of recognition in the National Alliance for Care at Home’s Quality Connections program, closing all four rings for 2026. This marks the sixth consecutive year St. Croix Hospice has achieved the program’s highest honor, earning all four rings every year since Quality Connections began in 2021. Quality Connections is a national program
Catalyst Academy Awards $40,000 to Seven Emerging Entrepreneurs at Demo Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2026 Catalyst Academy Awards $40,000 to Seven Emerging Entrepreneurs at Demo Day COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation celebrated the Catalyst Academy Demo Day on Thursday evening at Helen Haddad Hall, awarding $40,000 in startup funding to eight promising entrepreneurs who successfully completed the six-month business incubator program, Catalyst Academy. Made possible through funding from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC)
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Jackpots for Generations Raises $30,000 for Community Impact
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jackpots for Generations Raises $30,000 for Community Impact Mill Race Center and Advocates for Children Announce Inaugural Event Will Become an Annual Tradition COLUMBUS, IN — Mill Race Center and Advocates for Children are pleased to announce that the inaugural Jackpots for Generations fundraiser raised more than $30,000 through the support of sponsors, donors, volunteers, and approximately 120 attendees. The event was created as a partnership between the two nonprofit
Building a Business Partnership That Lasts: A Practical Guide for Columbus-Area Owners
According to the Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC), 99.4% of all businesses in Indiana are small businesses, employing over 1.2 million Hoosiers — making collaboration among small firms one of the most powerful drivers of the state's economy. A well-chosen business partnership can expand your reach, fill capability gaps, and unlock opportunities that would take years to build on your own. But partnerships also fail — often not because the idea was wrong, but because the groundwork wasn't
From Gut Feel to Data: How to Scale Market Research for Your Decatur County Business
Market research is how businesses stop guessing and start deciding. At its core, it's the practice of collecting and analyzing information about your customers, competitors, and market conditions so your next move is based on evidence, not instinct. For businesses in the Columbus area, building a scalable research process means you can adapt as conditions shift — without starting from scratch every time.Why Research Beats Guessing Most businesses already do some form of market research — they just don't
How Small Businesses in Columbus Can Boost Operational Efficiency
Small businesses across Columbus often share a common challenge: keeping operations lean while still delivering great service. Whether you’re running a shop in German Village or a service company in Worthington, clearer processes and smarter tools can free up time and reduce friction — letting your team focus on growth rather than constant firefighting. In brief: Create processes that reduce repeat work Replace bottlenecks with simple, predictable workflows Use accessible tools that remove manual
Cut Through the Noise: Standing Out When Everyone Is Talking
In cities where every block feels like a business card, it’s easy for your voice to get buried beneath the next offer, the next logo, the next big idea. Local markets are nothing if not saturated, with entrepreneurs hustling across every channel to be heard. That saturation is both a challenge and an invitation—it forces clarity. If your value isn’t easily understood by your neighbors, it may as well not exist at all. Clarity wins when charisma fades, and communicating that value becomes less about
Clearing the Digital Clutter: How Smart Asset Management Drives Better Marketing
Managing digital marketing assets shouldn’t feel like wading through a junk drawer that got dumped into a cloud. But that’s what it becomes when folders go unlabeled, files are duplicated across platforms, and people download, edit, and re-upload the same social graphic five different times. The worst part is not the chaos itself, but the way it drags on campaigns, eats into budgets, and leaves teams burnt out before anything even launches. Fixing it isn’t about fancy software or dumping everything into
Crafting a Path to Landscaping Business Excellence
Starting a landscaping business offers the chance to shape outdoor environments while establishing a rewarding enterprise. To thrive in this competitive field, it’s vital to implement strategies that distinguish your business from others. From crafting effective contracts to understanding your competitors, each step plays a crucial role in setting a solid foundation. Engaging with customers and forming strategic partnerships can further enhance your business’s reach and reputation.Crafting Effective
