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The Columbia City Business Association (CCBA) is a vibrant organization of business owners, property owners, and residents
dedicated to making Columbia City a "great place". Our vision for the Columbia City business district is two-fold. First,
we are working to make the business district a pleasant and convenient one-stop shopping location for residents in the surrounding
neighborhoods. To this end, we recruit businesses that round out the district's current offerings and that complement the
businesses that are already here. The second part of our vision is for Columbia City to be a region-wide destination for dining
and entertainment. To further this goal we promote our neighborhood and try to make it as hospitable to visitors as possible.
The CCBA membership meets the first Tuesday of every month at 9:00 AM at Tutta Bella. On an annual cycle, we establish
priorities, develop a work plan, and adopt a budget. Our projects are funded by member dues and occasional grants, and they
are assigned to one of four committees for oversight:
Membership Committee.... welcomes new businesses, works to expand our membership,
and actively seeks a membership profile that reflects the racial, ethnic and cultural diversity that characterizes our neighborhood.
Marketing Committee.... manages BeatWalk, organizes special events, and conducts
joint promotions.
Business Development Committee.... recruits new businesses to the district,
maintains and improves the district's infrastructure and streetscape, and addresses development issues like traffic, parking
and alley use.
Executive Committee.... oversees the work plan and budget, collects dues, and
manages internal and external communications, including this website and our "Get the Beat" e-newsletter.
For information about joining, please call our Membership Committee Chair, Leslie Ota, at 251-8455,
or send a message to
leslieota@windermere.com
For help in considering opening a business in Columbia City, call Rob Mohn of the
CCBA Business Development Committee at 922-3656, or send a message to mohnrobert@comcast.net
The CCBA would like to thank Charlie Mohn for his help in collecting data and taking photos for this site.
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