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Dear , Tuesday, March 23, 2010
 SPRING INTO ACTION ... and register now for a variety of Chamber events designed to help you make new business-building connections. They include networking events like the March 25th BAH at Sunrise, upcoming Business Before Hours event at Nationwide and QuickConnect on March 31; events for Young Professionals (including an April Fools' Day mixer) and women in business (check out the March 30 luncheon); and opportunities for business exposure at the Health & Wellness Fair (organized by the Young Professionals of Worthington), Reds, Whites & Desserts, Combined Chambers Business Expo and other events.
Speaking of business exposure, check out the many Chamber-member businesses in this issue who have discovered "e-serts" as a way to promote their products, services, discounts and events. Call us to schedule your e-sert at 888-3040.
Learn more about the proposed income tax levy at a Lunch and Learn on April 22. Recognize an exemplary small business person by nominating him or her by phone or e-mail - deadline March 31. Laud your own staff at our Staff Appreciation Luncheon. Contact us to find out how you can be part of a volunteer committee, such as Economic Development, that provides leadership to the Chamber.
Networking. Referrals. Advocacy. Economic Development. Our Chamber is making connections for business in Worthington through these and many other opportunities, and we applaud your involvement.
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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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Click here to check out recent issues of Chamber Connections on the Chamber Web site and an archive of past newsletters and e-newsletters. Learn about recent news at Chamber-member businesses and meet new members. Applaud renewing members and view photos of Chamber events.
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Sunrise is planning a SPRING FLING at March BAH
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Sunrise Senior Living  | Welcome spring and make new connections at our next Business After Hours (BAH). Join us for 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 Wednesday, 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 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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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 pr ofessionals 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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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. |
Ready, set ... QuickConnect! on March 31.
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QuickConnect is the Chamber's direct sales opportunity for members, giving participants the opportunity to determine quickly if there is a fit in meeting each other's business or personal consumer needs. It's fun, fast and very effective.
 The March 31 session will be held at Country Inn and Suites, 1111 Mediterranean Ave., Columbus 43229. Check-in will take place from 10 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., when the session will begin. The event will end at 11:30 a.m.
The session is structured so that each participant will make one-on-one contact with 10 others. Participants face each other and have 90 seconds to discuss their company's products or services. Following each contact, participants indicate the next steps, including talking further about doing business; not a fit; and offering a referral.
Prior to the session, participants are provided a business profile/feedback form to complete and bring 11 copies to the session.
Click on REGISTER NOW above to learn more about the event and reserve your space.
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Don't be an April fool. Join Young Professionals of Worthington (YPoW) at Hoggy's on April 1 for a mixer.
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 No foolin' ... The Young Professionals of Worthington
(YPoW) April Fools' Day mixer at Hoggy's - Linworth (2234 W. Dublin-Granville Road) offers much more than socializing, food and Happy Hour drink
prices. Expect great networking, business exchange, and fun, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Please pre-register for
this event, which is offered to Chamber members who are between the
ages of 21 - 39. Click the appropriate link under REGISTER NOW and follow
the prompts on the event Web page. You'll receive a confirmation e-mail
when successfully registered.
Young Professionals of Worthington is
organized by the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce to equip young
professionals who live and work in the Worthington area with
networking, educational and social opportunities. YPoW will help to
grow emerging leaders to serve our community's future.
YPoW thanks their 2010
sponsors, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Smart Center Easton
and AAA - Ohio Auto Club.
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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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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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