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05/28/20
Sounds of Summer 2020 Cancelled
COLUMBUS, Miss. (Press Release) – Due to the uncertainty of...
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05/20/20
Saint Leo University Deans List 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (5-20-20)
[Columbus MS] Residents Earns...
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05/08/20
AFFCU Expands Field of Membership in Mississippi
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News Archive
Sounds of Summer 2020 Cancelled
05/28/2020 - COLUMBUS, Miss. (Press Release) – Due to the uncertainty of COVID-19, we have chosen to cancel this year’s Sounds of Summer concert series. This was not an easy decision to make. Sounds of Summer is a joint collaboration between the Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce and Main Street... read more
Saint Leo University Deans List 2020
05/20/2020 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (5-20-20) [Columbus MS] Residents Earns a Spot on the Dean’s List at Saint Leo University SAINT LEO, Columbus, MS –The following names made The Dean’s List at Saint Leo University for the Spring 2020 semester. Christie Becerril ... read more
AFFCU Expands Field of Membership in Mississippi
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International Paper Columbus Mill Offering Grants- Apply
05/05/2020 - INTERNATIONAL PAPER COLUMBUS MILL AND COLUMBUS MODIFIED FIBER ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS THROUGH JULY 31 Columbus, MS (May 5, 2020) – International Paper’s Columbus Pulp Mill and Columbus Modified Fiber facilities are accepting applications for International Paper Foundation grants at www.ipgiving.com through Friday, July 31, 2020. In 2019, the facilities awarded $70,000... read more
Education Awards Program 2020 Scholarship Recipients
04/24/2020 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2020 Lisa James ljames@clchamber.org 662.328.4491 CHAMBER AWARDS $8,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AS PART OF ANNUAL EDUCATION AWARDS PROGRAM COLUMBUS, Miss. - The Education Committee of the Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce is awarding its annual scholarships despite the awards luncheon being canceled due to... read more
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Mississippi Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus
03/20/2020 - SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Mississippi Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Mississippi small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza... read more
Columbus Light and Water COVID-19 Update
03/20/2020 - PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release CL&W Board: Emergency Declaration closes office to the public but still operating COLUMBUS, Miss., March 18, 2020 – In an effort to mitigate the potential impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community, the Columbus Light & Water’s utility board officers... read more
SBA To Provide Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) Up to $2 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans
03/16/2020 - PRESS OFFICE Release Date: March 12, 2020 Contact: Jennifer.Kelly@sba.gov (202)205-7036 Release Number: 20-24 Follow us on: Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram NEWS RELEASE SBA To Provide Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) Up to $2 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following... read more
MSDH COVID-19 Hotline Available
03/16/2020 - March 4, 2020 Coronavirus Hotline Activated for General Information JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has activated the Mississippi COVID-19 hotline to answer questions from the general public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For up-to-date information, call the hotline, check... read more
COVID-19 UPDATE
03/16/2020 - COVID-19 Update The health and well-being of the CLCC Staff and our constituents are a primary concern as we navigate the current COVID-19 situation together. Out of an abundance of caution, the CLCC Staff will be working remotely March 16 - 20, 2020 and our physical office will be closed to the public.... read more