Spreading Columbus Cheer
This year has been anything but normal and what better way to spread holiday cheer than to share our favorite stories of the Columbus community coming together in a time of need to support each other and the city as a reminder of all that’s possible when you Live Forward. We're sure as we continue to navigate the pandemic, stories like these will continue to arise and show just how great our city is.
Pivoting Business Models
to support the community during the COVID-19 pandemic
Who's Making Hand Sanitizer and Masks in Columbus?
Still looking for masks and hand sanitizer? Lots of Columbus businesses have shifted their...
Read MoreWhere to Buy Locally Made Masks in Columbus
Wearing a mask is a sign of kindness, of compassion for your community. In Columbus, it's also...
Read MoreColumbus Kits that Make It Easy to Learn Something New
There's not much more rewarding that learning something new. And now that many of us are...
Read MoreUnique Ways to Support Local Columbus Businesses in 2020 and Beyond
While there has been plenty of uncertainty in 2020, this community has been fortunate that it has...
Read MoreCreating Virtual Experiences
to keep the community engaged
Make Magic in the Kitchen with Middle West Spirits
One of Columbus’ storied distilleries, Middle West Spirits, has been doing their best to make...
Read MoreVirtual Arts Experiences in Columbus
Like many entities, Columbus artists and arts organizations are grappling with the rapid changes...
Read MoreVirtual Team Bonding Experiences in Columbus
Many corporations have been working remotely since early 2020, and as hard as that has been at...
Read MoreAnswering the Call for Social Change
where nearly 3,000 local businesses leaders signed a petition for Columbus City Council to declare racism a public health crisis
Black-Owned Businesses
One of the most direct and sustainable ways you can support the Black community is shopping these...
Read MoreAn Open Letter to the Industry
Signed by Experience Columbus’ Dan Williams and 20 other African-American CVB executives from around...
Read MoreSupporting Those in Need
from restaurants and hotels helping employees and community support for frontline hospitality workers
Restauranteurs Doing Good During the Coronavirus Crisis
The service industry has been heavily impacted by the shutdowns due to the coronavirus, but many...
Read MoreHelpers in the Headlines: Columbus Businesses Step Up
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me,...
Read MoreColumbus Community Comes to Help
Columbus is known for being a highly collaborative city, with residents and local businesses going...
Read MoreOpportunities for Giving and Volunteering in Columbus
Throughout the pandemic and the unprecedented challenges of recent months, the Columbus community...
Read MorePutting Safety First
to ensure our visitors, residents, meetings and sporting events stay safe and healthy
Live Forward Pledge
See who has signed the pledge to keep customer safety at the forefront of operating amidst the...
Read MoreGBAC Star™ Accrediation
The cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response and recovery accreditation for...
Read MoreTBT Basketball Tournament
Columbus hosted the year’s first basketball “bubble” without fans at Nationwide Arena. Players and...
Read MoreColumbus Sports Organizations Putting Safety First
The Columbus sports scene is committed to leading the way for keeping athletes, staff and fans safe.
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