Replaced steering column, won't start now.

I have a 97 riv, the steering column had broken where it tilts so I located one at a junkyard,(was only at salvage yard for short time), I stripped it down and replaced ignition switch, turn signal switch and everything from broken column. I have to add that car has an aftermarket alarm and I did wire it back in. So I got it all put back together, turned key forward, everything works! Next I tried to start the car and nothing, again all lights, radio, heater/ac etc work fine but starter did nothing. I tried cleaning the key and using the spare(have chip on key) and that is all I have tried so far. I thought I would ask the professionals now and I'm going to troubleshoot the car now while I wait for an answer. Thank you verymuch