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Dear , Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010
Thanks to the Chamber members who took the annual survey on the economy and membership satisfaction. The survey reflects an optimistic view of business conditions among Chamber member businesses in 2010 and overall satisfaction levels with Chamber events, communications and staff support. Summaries of data was shared at the Chamber's Groundhog Day Breakfast on Tuesday and will be provided in future communications.
Several respondents noted the importance of staying involved in creating an optimum Chamber membership experience. Here are some upcoming events that give you that opportunity. Registration is quick and easy through the links at top left under REGISTER NOW.
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Discover a Career-Focused Education at DeVry University's Open House Event - Careers for the 21st Century, on Saturday, Feb. 13
Columbus North (Polaris) Center, 8800 Lyra Dr., Columbus, OH 43240, 2010, 10 a.m. Columbus Campus, 1350 Alum Creek Dr., Columbus, OH 43209, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Learn about the fastest-growing
careers in fields like business, technology, health care technology,
media arts, and more. We'll help you understand the steps it takes to
make the most of your potential-now and in the future. Click here to learn more and register.
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9/25 Market Day
Invoices will be sent, and payment will be expected, for reservations not honored or canceled before the deadline.
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Click to learn about these timely promotions from Chamber-member businesses:
Where's YOUR E-sert? Contact the Chamber at 888-3040 to schedule the "E-sertion" of your promotional flier in PDF format.
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SUSTAINING MEMBERS
Gold Sustaining Members
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Silver Sustaining Members  Click on the logos of Sustaining Members to view their Web sites.
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Discover "What's in it for ME?" at 2010 Annual Meeting
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Discover "What's in it for ME?" at the Chamber's 2010 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Holiday Inn Columbus/Worthington, 7007 N. High St.
From 11:15 a.m. to noon, check in and and preview "What's In It for Me?" opportunities at display tables manned by volunteers who are familiar with the Chamber's varied program and benefit offerings. Participate in prize drawing opportunities at each station.
From noon to 1:15 p.m., enjoy lunch and participate in the business meeting that includes the annual election of trustees and officers, as well as a program reviewing the past year and outlining plans for the remainder of 2010. The cost is $20/members and $30/non-members. Click on the REGISTER NOW link at top left to learn more and reserve your place.
Sponsors of the 2010 annual meeting include the Holiday Inn Columbus/Worthington, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, and CompManagement Inc., a Sedgwick CMS Co.
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 Keep your business data secure with Windows® 7.Find out what the buzz is all about ...... at a Lunch and Learn for members and guests of the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce, presented by the expert Microsoft Partners from CSC.Here's your chance to get up close and personal with the latest productivity enhancements, as well as safety and security improvements that Windows® 7 provides. Do you think your business data is secure? Can Windows 7 improve your reliability? Learn about the features of Windows 7 from the experts at CSC. Find out how Windows 7 may diminish some common threats to your vital business data and support the mobile devices your business uses for convenient, on-the-go technology. Location: 6161 Busch Blvd., Suite 300
(Offices of Ann Baldwin, Mary Kay Cosmetics)
Join us for a first-hand look at Windows 7: Doing the tasks you do everyday are easier and faster with Windows 7. You can share files and devices easily, find the information you need, stay productive anywhere and protect your data so you can spend more time helping your business grow. - See a live demo of Windows 7
- Try Windows 7 out for yourself at a live demo station
- Ask the experts from CSC (who are Microsoft Partners) about upgrading your system
- Participate in drawings for great technology-based door prizes.
As an attendee of the event you will receive: Presenter/facilitator: Brian Dwyer from CSC
Client Focused. Technology Driven. Since 1992, CSC has been providing IT services to business, non-profit, government, K-12, and higher education organizations. CSC takes a proactive approach to IT- reducing downtime and protecting vital information while advising you on the latest trends in technology. CSC's partnership with you ensures that your technology enables you to achieve your organization's goals.
Don't miss this fun and exciting event. Space is limited, so be sure to register today! Cost: $15/Chamber member; $20/non-member (includes lunch). Please indicate special dietary needs with registration. Register online by clicking the link above in REGISTER NOW, or call the Chamber office at 888-3040.
*Offer details are subject to change without notice. This offer expires May 31, 2010. Partner vouchers for services are available only while supplies last. Taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the recipient. This offer is non-exclusive. Nothing in this offer prohibits the organization from using, distributing, promoting or supporting non-Microsoft technologies. For full terms and conditions of this program, visit http://www.mscommunityconnections.com
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Meet Your Match a BAH at DeVry University Center, with Photo Booth fun from Sweet Laurie's Old Tyme Photo.
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Just in time for Valentine's Day, you can "Meet Your Match" at the Chamber's next Business After Hours, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 at DeVry University Center at Polaris, 8800 Lyra Drive - Suite
120, Columbus, OH 43240. You'll learn how DeVry can match you with career opportunities and professional development through a variety of courses and programs, and you'll be eligible for a GRAND door prize when you play the "Meet Your Match" mixer game with other business connections.
 Sweet Laurie's Old Tyme Photo will provide part of the fun, allowing you to pose in the Photo Booth with your Valentine or your newest business connection. Weiland's Catering will provide many "sweet treats," from sweet potato fries, hot smoked salmon and other hors d'oeuvres, to trays of sweet dessert treats Pre-register by clicking the appropriate link on the REGISTER NOW frame at top left. |
"Discover Your Inner Strength" at Feb. 18 Women's Business Network luncheon featuring Leslie Meyer-Miller
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Join the Women's Business Network of the Chamber for a presentation and book-signing event on
"Discover Your Inner Strength" on Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 11:30 to 1:15 at Crowne Plaza Columbus North, 6500 Doubletree Ave.
The keynote speaker, Leslie Meyer-Miller, was selecte d following a nationwide search to be featured in Discover Your Inner Strength, from Insight Publishing. The book features best-selling authors Stephen R. Covey, Brian Tracy and Ken Blanchard. In 2001, Leslie founded Passage Insights, LLC, a Chamber-member business focused on the area of wellness and living proactively. Through her own life experiences and professional training she has developed systems of health and well-being while empowering people to take charge and care of themselves.
Cost: $20/Chamber members*; $30/non-members. Please specify if you need a vegetarian meal. Support the scholarship fund by making announcements ($5/member; $10/guest) and participating in door prize drawings ($1/member/guest). Reservations are required by Feb. 12. Reserve your place (and pay by credit card, if desired) by clicking the REGISTER NOW link at top left.
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Need more information about these or other Chamber activities or benefits? We're open for business 24/7 on our Web site, www.worthingtonchamber.org, to view or sign up for events. Call 888-3040 or click here to e-mail us for help in using our Web site, making payment arrangements, or learning more about Chamber membership benefits. Copyright 2010 - Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce , 25 W. New England Ave., Suite 100, Worthington, OH 43085. Phone: 614-888-3040. Fax: 614-841-4842. |
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