The Columbus Association for Growing Businesses was established in 1998 to promote local businesses.

The membership consists of regular members who have a place of business in the Columbus, Ohio trading area and associate members who reside in the Columbus area and have a business outside the trading area or have an interest in the promotion of business in the area.

Monthly meetings are held at various locations in the areas located around Columbus where the members relate their experiences and ideas for the benefit and enlightenment of the group.