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Dear , Thursday, April 15, 2010
 DEADLINE is a familiar word today, as many of us scramble to file income taxes by day's end. Deadlines are approaching for several important Chamber opportunities, as well.
Don't miss the opportunity to network with others, say "thanks" to staff, co-workers and other team members, and learn some balancing/time management/office humor skills at next Tuesday's Staff Appreciation Luncheon at Worthington Hills Country Club. Please register by tomorrow(Friday, April 16). Please note that the Women's Business Network will not meet this month, and members who typically attend WBN luncheons are encouraged to join us on April 20 to enjoy Pat Snyder's presentation at the Staff Appreciation Luncheon.
Tomorrow is also the deadline for reserving an exhibit at the Health & Wellness Fair at YMCA North (April 27). Even if you are not exhibiting, be sure to mark the date on your calendar and plan to attend the event to sample the variety of information, giveaways, demonstrations, screenings and healthy foods. Plan to bring the whole office team, as well as friends and neighbors. The Chamber's Young Professionals Group has planned the event, sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
Also coming up soon: Learn more about the proposed income tax levy at a Lunch and Learn on April 22 ... and reserve your place for Reds, Whites & Desserts, the Chamber's major fundraiser. Details are below.
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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
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Silver Sustaining Members  Click on the logos of Sustaining Members to view their Web sites.
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Register today for luncheon on April 20
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 Don't miss next Tuesday's luncheon celebrating teamwork and the accomplishments of co-workers, as guest speaker Pat Snyder of Power Communications of Ohio advises us on "Don't Let the Dog Eat Your Planner at Work." Reserve your place today!
 Author of the Suburban News Publication column "Balancing Act" for nearly a decade, Pat works to help others reduce stress by bringing more fun and laughter into their lives and jobs. Drawing from her recently published volume, The Dog Ate My Planner: Tales and Tips from an Overbooked Life,she will present an informative and entertaining message for Chamber members at the Chamber's annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, April 20, at Worthington Hills Country Club. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon and program will last from noon to 1:30 p.m.
The Chamber has planned this special annual event to help you show your appreciation to staff members and co-workers of all job levels, coinciding with Administrative Professionals Week. The luncheon will help you honor key staff members and colleagues by providing a delicious lunch, an entertaining and motivating program and gifts for guests, sponsored by Power Communications of Ohio and Mimosa Floral Design.
Guests will enjoy stuffed flank steak (braised and thinly sliced, drizzled with mushroom sauce and served with potatoes au gratin and haricots verts, beverages, salad, rolls and a chef's choice of dessert).
In addition to the gift sponsors, event sponsors Career Choices Unlimited and MT Business Technologies. Sponsors will have information tables at the event, offer introductions about their products and services, and present door prizes. Reservations for the event are $27 for members and their guests and $32 for non-members and their guests. The fee includes lunch, entertainment and gifts for guests.
To register, call 888-3040.
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Health & Wellness Fair: Perfect prescription for promoting your health and fitness-related business
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Booth space is still available for the Chamber's first annual Health & Wellness Fair on 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 event is planned by Young Professionals of Worthington (YPoW), a program of the Worthington
Area Chamber of Commerce.
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 is available on the event Web page. 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; registration is not necessary for non-exhibitors
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)
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Discuss the income tax levy at a Lunch and Learn
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On May 4, 2010, Worthington
voters will decide whether to approve an income tax increase from 2.0 percent to 2.5 percent
in the City of Worthington. The Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce has invited City of Worthington officials to a special Lunch and Learn to provide you with the
facts surrounding the issue and help you understand how this proposed rate
increase may affect you.
The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 22 at the Worthington Community Center. Worthington City Manager Matt Greeson will join us to
share information about the City's financial condition and the upcoming income
tax issue.
Cost: $15/Chamber member;
$20/non-member (includes lunch). Please indicate special dietary needs with
registration.
Please reserve by April 16.
Click REGISTER NOW above and follow the prompts to reserve your place, or call the
Chamber office at 888-3040.
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Reds, Whites & Desserts will sparkle plenty on May 22
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 Make your reservations now for for the Chamber's 13th annual Reds, Whites & Desserts fundraising
event at Catering by Design, 6465 Busch Blvd. The event is planned for Saturday, May 22, from 7 to 10 p.m.
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.
In addition to the host and presenting sponsor, Catering by Design, major sponsors include B&C Blacktop, Mount Carmel St. Ann'sand Worthington Jewelers.
Enjoy the evening to the fullest and top it off with a restful stay at the nearby Crowne Plaza Columbus North. The hotel is offering a special overnight package for RWD guests: $89 for a room with double occupancy and breakfast -- and shuttle transportation from the hotel to and from Catering by Design until 10 p.m.
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.
Opportunities to promote your business while attending the event include 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. Only a few Wine Station Sponsorships are left available, so act quickly to take advantage of this elite opportunity.
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.
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Register now for the 2010 Business Expo!
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 Don't miss the 2010 Combined Chambers Business Expo ...
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.
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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