Columbiana Project Playground is selling shirts (tshirts and sweatshirts) at Birdfish.

The HBA of The Valley cordially invites you and your staff to our Christmas Open House. We will be accepting new unwrapped toys for our Toys for Tots drive, along with monetary donations for the Salvation Army Red Kettle drive.

Please RSVP by 12/9/24 to 330-965-9779 or email Trisha@HBAmv.org

The Herdmans are back and ready to wreak havoc! What happens when the “worst kids in the history of the world” find out about free food at Sunday school? And what happens when they decide to audition for the annual Christmas pageant? Will the show go on? This hilarious and heartfelt musical comedy, adapted from Barbara Robinson’s classic story, will have your family laughing and crying as we celebrate the holidays.

How The Grinch Stole Christmas "Pay What You Can" Movie Night will take place after the Columbiana Christmas Parade on Friday, November 22nd.

Columbiana Christmas Parade

Friday, November 22nd, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Join us for the annual Columbiana Christmas Parade as we celebrate the start of the holiday season! This magical evening will fill Main Street with festive floats, marching bands, and the arrival of Santa Claus himself! 🎅

Parade Route: The parade will begin at Joshua Dixon Elementary School and proceed down Main Street.

Float Registration:

Want to be part of the parade? Register your float online by November 22nd!

➡️ Click here to register

➡️ Line-up: Begins at 4:30 PM at Joshua Dixon Elementary School (enter on Stanton).

Downtown Festivities:

Enjoy extended shopping hours and special offers at our downtown merchants. Enjoy festive music, warm up with hot chocolate, and get into the holiday spirit!

Don't miss this cherished community tradition!

#ColumbianaChristmasParade #HometownChristmas #HolidayMagic

Thunderstruck: America's AC/DC tribute bring their decades of combined musicianship to every stage they play, expertly recreating the AC/DC live concert experience, just the way fans remember it. At The CAT, Friday November 15th at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at www.atthecat.com.

Guest instructor Karen, also known as “Life is the berries,” will lead a step-by-step class on how to crochet this little ghost! The event will be held at Warm HeARTs Studio; light refreshments will be available and are included in the admission price. This class is meant to start your project and teach you the fundamentals of crocheting your ghost; you should expect to finish your project at home.

6th Annual Trunk or Treat

Columbiana Ford is looking for "trunk" sponsors to help us fill our parking lot with cars and candy for the kids

Monday, October 14th at 5 pm
*Rain Date will be Monday, October 21st

We would be grateful for your partnership.

Your $150 sponsorship goes towards the decorations and candy for one of our vehicles. To recognize your business, a sign will be hung on your sponsored car, and your business will be tagged on all social media post

Get ready for an enchanting day of festive fun at the "Witch 🧙‍♀‍ Walk on Main," brought by the Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce!

Join us on October 5th, 2024, as downtown Columbiana transforms into a mesmerizing Halloween wonderland along Main Street. Revel in the lively camaraderie as Halloween vendors, food trucks, and unique contests come to life!

Event Schedule

• 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM – Explore Main Street & Shop
  Stroll through Main Street, visit vendors, and enjoy the enchanting atmosphere.

• 12:00 PM – Dog Costume Contest at Paws on Main
  Enter your pup in the special dog costume contest at Paws on Main.

• 12:30 PM – Witch Dance Instruction by Columbiana Performing Arts
  Learn the Witch Dance with help from Columbiana Performing Arts.

• 1:00 PM – Witch Dance (Every Hour on the Hour)
  Participate in the Witch Dance, starting at 1:00 PM and happening each hour.

• 1::05 PM – Broom Race #1 followed by the Decorated Broom Contest #1
  Take part in the first broom race and decorate the broom race of the day.

• 1:30 PM – Costume Contest #1
  Showcase your best costume in the first contest of the day.  

• 2:00 PM – Witch Dance (Every Hour on the Hour)

• 2:30 PM – Cackling Contest #1
  Bring your loudest cackle for the first cackling contest.

• 3:00 PM – Witch Dance (Every Hour on the Hour)

• 3:30 PM – Columbiana Performing Arts Student Performance
  Enjoy a delightful performance by the students of Columbiana Performing Arts.

• 4:00 PM – Broom Race #2 followed by the Decorated Broom Contest #2
  Your second chance to sweep the competition.

• 4:30 PM - Cackling Contest #2
  Bring your loudest cackle for the second cackling contest.

• 5:00 PM - Costume Contest #2
  A second chance to show off your creative costume.

• 5:15 PM – Storefront & Vendor Booth Winners Announced & Raffle Basket Drawing

• Announcement of the Storefront Decorating and Vendor Booth Contest winners.

• Raffle Basket Drawing with donations from vendors participating in Chamber events this year.

Moonlight Masquerade: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

After-Hours Event with Full Circle Band

• 6:00 PM – Music Begins
  Dance the night away with live music from the Full Circle Band, Grab a drink from the pop-up bar, courtesy of Vintage Saloon, All proceeds benefit Shaker Woods Helping Hands.

• 7:30 PM – Adult Costume Contest
  Enter the adult costume contest and compete for the top prize.

• 9:00 PM – Event Concludes
  Thank you for joining us for a magical day at the 2nd Annual Witch Walk on Main!

Are you from out of town and wondering where to park? We’ve got you covered!

A huge thank you to #1 Cochran Cars for being the Arcane Alley Sponsor and helping make the Witch Walk on Main possible!

AI is now both everywhere and inevitable.   We all need to actively explore this, and find out how we can best use it.  One might ask, “if we don’t, could we become more easily replaced as time passes?”

This need not be a frightening thought!  We have perspectives to help you embrace it!  AI offers an invitation to everyone, and there will always be a need for the human element! 

Join us for a “mind-blowing” exploration of how AI has been transforming businesses around the world and continues to evolve using endless recent developments in Generative AI.  Learn how you can use AI to push the envelope of possibility.  You’ll see demos of using AI, real-time, to create unbelievable results.

PRESENTERS / PANELISTS:

Host:  Jonathan Altfeld, Business NLP Trainer & Coach; Published AI professional in the ‘90’s, expert on AI Knowledge-Based Decision Systems, & TEDx Speaker.  Jonathan will host this first event, and share an accelerated history of AI to provide context for our discussions.

Panelist: Greg Smith, Chairman of Compco Industries, the new owner of The CAT, author, TEDx Speaker & multiple TEDx License Holder.  Greg will present on sequencing Generative AI tools.

Panelist: Dani Edgerton, Owner of A Place for Paws LLC, President of the Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce.  Dani will present 5 ways to use AI in your retail business, right now!

Panelist: Devyn Bellamy, Senior Marketing Manager at Hubspot, TEDx Speaker, former Radio Station Operations Manager & more.  Devyn will present on using Generative AI in Marketing and Web Development.

Session 1: 50 minutes

Enjoy an accelerated history of the field of AI to see how far it has already come, how it has been making your life better/easier for years.   See/Hear demos from multiple business people who will share their experiences using AI.

Session Break: 20-minutes

Get refreshments, use the restroom, and network with fellow business professionals (we’ll give you a fun assignment to aid your networking)!

Session 2: 50 minutes

A Discussion Panel with our MC & our Guest Speakers.  We’ll entertain a mix of prepared discussion topics, with your questions for panel members as well.

Session Notes and Key Speaker Information are provided at the end!

Participants at our session will receive take-home sheets with key ideas from the day’s discussions and Panelists thoughts.  (This is a bonus for coming out in person).

The future Investments to Attend our Business Symposium Sessions:
 $40 for anyone who is not a member of the Columbiana Chamber of Commerce
 $30 for Columbiana Chamber of Commerce MEMBERS ($10 off!)
 Annual memberships for 2025 and beyond will become available soon.

For this FIRST EVENT of OUR SERIES… we’re offering everyone introductory rates:
 $30 for anyone who is not a member of the Columbiana Chamber of Commerce
 $20 for Columbiana Chamber of Commerce MEMBERS ($10 off!)

AI is now both everywhere and inevitable.   We all need to actively explore this, and find out how we can best use it.  One might ask, “if we don’t, could we become more easily replaced as time passes?”

This need not be a frightening thought!  We have perspectives to help you embrace it!  AI offers an invitation to everyone, and there will always be a need for the human element! 

Join us for a “mind-blowing” exploration of how AI has been transforming businesses around the world and continues to evolve using endless recent developments in Generative AI.  Learn how you can use AI to push the envelope of possibility.  You’ll see demos of using AI, real-time, to create unbelievable results.

PRESENTERS / PANELISTS:

Host:  Jonathan Altfeld, Business NLP Trainer & Coach; Published AI professional in the ‘90’s, expert on AI Knowledge-Based Decision Systems, & TEDx Speaker.  Jonathan will host this first event, and share an accelerated history of AI to provide context for our discussions.

Panelist: Greg Smith, Chairman of Compco Industries, the new owner of The CAT, author, TEDx Speaker & multiple TEDx License Holder.  Greg will present on sequencing Generative AI tools.

Panelist: Dani Edgerton, Owner of A Place for Paws LLC, President of the Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce.  Dani will present 5 ways to use AI in your retail business, right now!

Panelist: Devyn Bellamy, Senior Marketing Manager at Hubspot, TEDx Speaker, former Radio Station Operations Manager & more.  Devyn will present on using Generative AI in Marketing and Web Development.

Session 1: 50 minutes

Enjoy an accelerated history of the field of AI to see how far it has already come, how it has been making your life better/easier for years.   See/Hear demos from multiple business people who will share their experiences using AI.

Session Break: 20-minutes

Get refreshments, use the restroom, and network with fellow business professionals (we’ll give you a fun assignment to aid your networking)!

Session 2: 50 minutes

A Discussion Panel with our MC & our Guest Speakers.  We’ll entertain a mix of prepared discussion topics, with your questions for panel members as well.

Session Notes and Key Speaker Information are provided at the end!

Participants at our session will receive take-home sheets with key ideas from the day’s discussions and Panelists thoughts.  (This is a bonus for coming out in person).

The future Investments to Attend our Business Symposium Sessions:
 $40 for anyone who is not a member of the Columbiana Chamber of Commerce
 $30 for Columbiana Chamber of Commerce MEMBERS ($10 off!)
 Annual memberships for 2025 and beyond will become available soon.

For this FIRST EVENT of OUR SERIES… we’re offering everyone introductory rates:
 $30 for anyone who is not a member of the Columbiana Chamber of Commerce
 $20 for Columbiana Chamber of Commerce MEMBERS ($10 off!)

Athletics Northeast, Ohio’s premier indoor training facility, is hosting its 2nd annual Mutt Strutt 5K run and walk on September 14th on September 14th located at Firestone Farm Town Center. The profits will benefit the Animal Charity of Ohio for those abused, neglected, and injured animals. The course will be run at Firestone Farm which serves a rich history in the Columbiana County community. The farm’s bends, winds, hills, and scenic views will be an enjoyable run and walk for all. Following the race there will be many offerings. Enjoy walking your dog, playing with the pups, NAPA Know How Car Show, food, music, games, and more! Financial donations make you a partner in supporting a charitable cause. In support of the Animal Charity of Ohio and associated event costs. You can now register online at Athletixtraining.com under “Event Calendar”.

For further questions, please contact Athletix training at 330.892.7079. We look forward to seeing you there!

The HBA of The Valley will be hosting our annual golf outing at Reserve Run Golf course. This event is open to the public. This is a great opportunity to come out to golf, meet and mingle with members and guests. Call (330) 965-9779 today to get in the game and for more information and sponsorship opportunities!

Featuring homemade ice cream made with farm fresh milk from Baker's Golden Dairy. Menu includes hot turkey sandwiches, sloppy joes, hot dogs, cheesy potatoes, baked beans, pasta salad, pie, cake, and beverages.

SWTC's Summer Drama Camp for Elementary kids entering 1st—6th grade will perform Disney's Finding Nemo Jr., based on the animated classic we all know, and this delightful cast of talented kids who spent three weeks of their summer learning music, choreography, and teamwork while having loads of fun at the Columbiana Cultural Collective. Shows will be on Friday and Saturday (7/ 26 & 27) at 7 pm and Sunday (7/28) at 2 pm. Tickets are just $15 online or at the door.

Columbiana Ford will be hosting an E-waste Recycle Drive on Monday July 22nd from 4-6pm where you can safely recycle your electronic waste! Electronic waste, or e-waste, is any electronic product that has reached the final phase of its life cycle and can not be used anymore. The world produces 50 million tons of electronic waste a year, becoming the world’s most quickly growing waste source.

Send your kids to drama camp this summer! Squeaky Wheel Theater Company has a great camp for your kids to act, sing and play- in July for children who have finished Kindergarten through 6th grade we have Finding Nemo Jr for just $150. Register now.

For more information, contact the Squeaky Wheel Theater Company.