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Dear , Monday, March 15, 2010
New ideas and events like the Health & Wellness Fair organized by the Young Professionals of Worthington (YPoW) are exciting and invigorating for the Chamber membership. But also there's something to be said for "vintage" events that have been popular favorites of Chamber members for years. Reds, Whites & Desserts returns for the 13th year on May 22 in a new venue, Catering by Design. We hope you'll check out the details on both of these events below and plan to attend. Check the Chamber Calendar on our Web site for many more networking, fundraising and business-building opportunities. | |
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Click to learn about these timely promotions from Chamber-member businesses:
Wheres 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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Check out monthly newsletter
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Click here to check out this month's issue of Chamber Connections on the Chamber Web site and an archive of past newsletters and e-newsletters. |
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Sunrise is planning a SPRING FLING at March BAH
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 Tired of winter? Warm up with your favorite libation, food and lively conversation at our next Business After Hours (BAH). Join us for the
Chamber's March BAH, a "Spring Fling" at Sunrise of Worthington on Thursday, March
25,
from 5:30 to
7:30 p.m.
Pre-register to be eligible for door
prizes. Register before noon on March 24 to be included on the "Know Before You Go"
section of our Web site. You will receive a preprinted name tag, automatic
check-in and automatic inclusion in an extra door prize drawing.
To
pre-register, click the appropriate link on REGISTER NOW above. BAH attendance policies are detailed on the Web event page.
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Health & Wellness Fair: Perfect prescription for promoting your health and fitness-related business
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Young Professionals of Worthington (YPoW), a program of the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce,
presents the first annual Health & Wellness Fair
for Chamber members and the community.
 The event is planned for Tuesday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. at YMCA North, 1640 Sandalwood Place, Columbus 43229.
Anthem Blue Cross
& Blue Shield is the presenting event sponsor.
The fair is
themed as an opportunity for Chamber members in the health and wellness
industries to showcase their products or services and to educate the community
about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. The fair will include exhibits, free
health screenings, and demonstrations of health and fitness activities, as well
as sales of healthy luncheon foods. Sponsors will benefit from exposure to
audiences of Chamber members and community members and through publicity of the
event. The Clintonville Chamber of Commerce will partner with the Worthington
Area Chamber of Commerce in this event.
Information for Exhibitors:
Exhibitors are encouraged
to have "give-aways" available, or to have a door prize drawing at their tables.
Exhibitors may advertise
and distribute from their own exhibit space. Items extending beyond exhibit
booth space will need prior approval by the Chamber staff.
Exhibit spaces are 8
feet with 6-foot tables (or 8 feet of space with no table, if desired, for floor
displays). Please note that no display taller than 60 inches will be allowed on
a tabletop.
No product sales may be
transacted at the fair, with the exception of food vendors.
Sound or voice
amplification may not extend beyond the range of the contracted space.
In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing special accommodations to
participate should contact the Chamber no later than 48 hours prior to the
event.
Trade show displays may
be rented at a discount rate from Accent Exhibits, 891-6116.
Health Exhibitor ($50
)* - Covered 6-foot table for tabletop display (or like space
without a table to accommodate a floor display); two chairs; signage, if
desired; promotion in program and on Worthington Chamber Web site. You may
purchase more than one (contiguous) space at the $50 rate for a more expansive
exhibit.
Food Vendor ($50
)* - Covered 6-foot table for tabletop display (or like space
without a table to accommodate a floor display); two chairs; signage, if
desired; promotion in program and on Worthington Chamber Web site. Food vendors
are encouraged to provide small, prepackaged portions of food prepared elsewhere
(e.g., sealed plastic bowl of salad; sealed package of hummus and crackers;
sealed bowl of soup; wrapped sandwiches, etc.). Food prepared on the premises
will require a health permit, for which you are responsible for application,
payment and display at your food table. Food vendors may keep the proceeds from
sale of their food products. Napkins, cups, utensils, etc., should be furnished
with the food.
*Chamber Members (Worthington or Clintonville)
Special
Half-Price Offer for Worthington Chamber members who have signed up for the
Business Expo on June 17, described below. If your prepaid registration has been approved for the
Combined Chambers Business Expo on June 17, you will receive a voucher awarding
you a half-price discount for the Health & Wellness Fair table.($25 for those who qualify)
Corporate Sponsors (Chamber members): ($250) - Includes covered
6-foot table; two chairs; signage; promotion in program, advertising and
publicity.
Click on the appropriate link in the REGISTER NOW section above to register for your booth space and to learn more. The community is welcome to attend; egistration is not necessary for non-exhibitors.
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Register now for the 2010 Business Expo!
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 Don't miss the 2010 Combined Chambers Business Expo ...
ONE OF THE BEST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EVENTS OF THE YEAR! Spaces are taken quickly, so make plans now to participate.
The Combined Chambers' Business Expo is the annual business development and networking event presented by the Worthington, Dublin, Westerville and Powell chambers of commerce. The show will have approximately 100 vendors, and 400 to 500 attendees are expected. Admission is free for chamber members and other area businesspeople. There will be free appetizers, a cash bar and lots of prizes.
Returning corporate sponsors are Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center, Accent Exhibits, Inc. and ThisWeek Community Media.
The Business Expo is a unique collaboration of the area chambers, stressing the importance of working together to create a strong business climate throughout the area.
Spaces are limited, so reserve your space early. Click on "REGISTER NOW" to access the event sign-up page on the Chamber's Web site, where you can view the available spaces and rates. Questions: Call the Chamber Office at 888-3040 or e-mail theresa@worthingtonchamber.org
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Reds, Whites & Desserts will sparkle plenty on May 22
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 The banquet rooms at Catering by Design, 6465 Busch Blvd., will sparkle with elegance and sophistication on Saturday, May 22, from 7 to 10 p.m., as the popular catering hall plays host and presenting event sponsor for the Chamber's 13th annual Reds, Whites & Desserts fundraising event.
Reds, Whites & Desserts, typically attended by approximately 350, offers wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, desserts for sampling and auction, a coffee bar, and dozens of silent auction packages featuring travel, food, wine, fashion, sports, family fun and other themes.
Numerous opportunities are available for Chamber member businesses to promote their companies through sponsorships, auction donations or participation as presenters of wines and desserts.
Sponsorship opportunities include Major Event Sponsorships ($1,000 includes a reserved table for six and multiple signage and promotional opportunities); Wine Station Sponsorships ($650 for a reserved table of six and advertising opportunities); Patron Sponsorships ($350 for four tickets and a business card-size program ad); Friend Sponsorships ($225 for four tickets and a listing in the program); and, for those who contribute prizes for the silent auction packages, promotion in auction displays and event publicity. Individual tickets for the event are $50 per person, available by clicking REGISTER NOW above, by phone, e-mail or Web site registration in the CHAMBER CALENDAR section.
Member businesses interested in auction prize donations should contact the Chamber at 888-3040. Sponsorship and ticket inquiries, as well as offers to provide wine or desserts, should be made at the Chamber at 888-3040, or by e-mailing Kathryn@worthingtonchamber.org.
Volunteers are needed to recruit sponsors and silent/dessert auction items; plan and carry out event themes; prepare auction packages; monitor the auction process; set up and clean up the facility; and other tasks. To volunteer, e-mail Theresa@worthingtonchamber.org. |
Hireable now? Find out at our next Women's Business Network luncheon featuring HR veteran Lynda Chambers
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 Reserve your place for the March luncheon of the Women's Business Network of the Chamber. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 30, from 11:30 to 1:15, at Catering by Design,
 The keynote speaker, Lynda Chambers, is a human resources and hiring veteran whose consulting firm helps professionals perfect their resumes and hone their interviewing and hiring skills. Find out how you can stay ready for the next job opportunity, or evaluate job candidates as a hiring manager, in this helpful session.
Learn more and reserve your place 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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