Columbus Chamber plans 'Discover Columbus: How It's Made'

Monday, August 24, 2026 at 12:10 PM

Courtesy-Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce presents "Discover Columbus: How It's Made" on September 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at local businesses while exploring the people, processes, and jobs that keep the community running.

The tour includes stops at the Columbus Department of Public Works, the Columbus Crematory, the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Columbus, and NTN Driveshaft.

Along the way, you'll learn how products are made, discover careers you may have never considered, and gain a new appreciation for the essential work happening every day in Columbus.

The cost is $50, and you can register here. The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Columbus and Centra Credit Union are sponsoring Discover Columbus: How It's Made.

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