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Greetings!                                                                       May 24, 2010

We hope you will take advantage of two great opportunities this week to network and increase exposure for your business. 

Tomorrow's Business After Hours at Cantina Laredo promises great food, beverages, door prizes ... and business connections! Please register by noon today (Monday) to be included in the Know Before You Go list on our Web site, to receive a preprinted name tag, and to be eligible for extra door prizes.

On Thursday, celebrate the accomplishments of small businesses everywhere as we honor Joe Davis, the winner of the Chamber's Small Business Person of the Year Award, at a luncheon at The Worthington Inn. Call us today at 888-3040 to make your reservation. These and other Chamber events are detailed below.

The Chamber is grateful for the sponsorships, donations and contributions of volunteers at our Reds, Whites & Desserts fundraising event this past Saturday, May 22, at Catering by Design. Watch ChamberLinks within the next few days for a recap of the event and acknowledgments to those who helped "uncork" the event.
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E-serts from Chamber-member businesses
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.

SUSTAINING MEMBERS

Gold Sustaining Members

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Silver Sustaining Members


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Anthem - Shawan Marquis agency

Click on the logos of Sustaining Members to view their Web sites.

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Do you have news you'd like to share about your company's new products, staff, events or member-to-member discounts? Submit your items to be considered for monthly issues of Chamber Connections by clicking the link below. Print-resolution photos and logos are welcomed in .JPG, .TIF or .EPS formats. Call 888-3040 for assistance.

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Join us tomorrow, May 25, for a BAH at Cantina Laredo
Cantina LaredoThe Chamber's Business After Hours (BAH) will take on a Latin flair when we convene at Cantina Laredo, 8791 Lyra Drive (Polaris Fashion Place), on Tuesday, May 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Cantina LaredoCantina Laredo, a new Chamber member, serves authentic, gourmet Mexican dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere. They offer daily fish specials, grilled chicken and steaks complemented by signature sauces. Fresh guacamole, prepared tableside, and fresh-squeezed lime margaritas are among the specialties.

To pre-register, click REGISTER NOW on the frame above and follow the prompts on the events calendar. You will receive a confirmation e-mail if successfully registered.
Celebrate all small businesses and honor one of our own at Small Business Person Award Luncheon May 27
Joe DavisA downtown Worthington merchant who successfully carved a niche in a luxury market during an economic downturn will receive the Chamber's annual Small Business Person of the Year Award at a luncheon in his honor on Thursday, May 27, beginning at 11:30 a.m., at the Worthington Inn.  

Join us at the luncheon to congratulate Joe Davis, co-owner of Worthington Jewelers, and to celebrate the accomplishments of small businesses everywhere. Joe is the 24th recipient of the annual award, created in 1987 to demonstrate support for small businesses and recognize successful Chamber members who are growing and bettering the Worthington community.

Click on the May 27 event in the REGISTER NOW box above, or call 888-3040, to make your reservation for the luncheon.
A Taste of Worthington offers opportunities for sponsors, food vendors and volunteers
A Taste of WorthingtonPlans are under way for A Taste of Worthington, the Chamber's 19th annual food sampling festival, on Friday, July 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., in the parking area of OfficeScape Corporate Center, 350 W. Wilson Bridge Road. 

The event offers great tastes and family fun as guests enjoy affordably priced appetizers, entrées and desserts from area restaurants in a festive block party atmosphere, with live music and family activities. Sponsors have the opportunity to showcase their products and services to approximately 3,000 guests, and area restaurants can show off tastes of their best as they vie for honors in the "People's Choice" competition for the crowd's favorite foods.

If you are interested in being a sponsor, food vendor or volunteer for the event, please contact the Chamber at 888-3040 as soon as possible.
Mount Carmel St. Ann's CEO to host, address the Women's Business Network at June 3 luncheon
Janet MeeksYou're invited to join the Women's Business Network of the Chamber for a luncheon on Thursday, June 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Mount Carmel St. Ann's, 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Westerville.


Featured speaker Janet Meeks, chief executive officer of Mount Carmel St. Ann's, will share her experiences and observations on women in leadership and will acquaint you with some of the areas in which Mount Carmel St. Mount Carmel St. Ann'sAnn's has led the way in women's health and other health care areas, including the development of a full-service heart center over the next five years.

Click on REGISTER NOW in the frame above to reserve your place on the event Web page, or call 888-3040.

Save the date now for the next WBN luncheon on July 13 at Holiday Inn Worthington, with speaker Jacqueline Lewis-Lyons on "Enhancing Your Public Speaking Skills." The Women's Business Network will not meet in August, but will resume in September with the popular annual "Progressive Power Luncheon" at The Worthington Inn. Watch ChamberLinks and our Web site for more details.
Combined Chambers Business Expo offers opportunities for promotion, connections, giveaways
Business ExpoThe Combined Chambers Business Expo, scheduled for June 17 at Bridgewater Conference Center, offers numerous business-building opportunities:
 
As an exhibitor ... you'll benefit from exposure to 400-500 expected attendees, including 109 exhibitors from four area chambers of commerce. Exhibit spaces are limited, so reserve your space now. (Currently, our chamber is taking a waiting list for those who need 10-foot spaces for large floor displays.) 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.

As a visitor to the Expo ... you'll enjoy great networking, giveaways and door prizes from exhibitors, and an opportunity to learn about more than 100 businesses. 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.
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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.