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Greetings!                                                                       July 29, 2010

Summertime, and networking is easy ...

A Business After Hours, Young Professionals event, Women's Business Network mixer, golf outing and a popular community festival, Market Day, are on the Chamber's calendar of upcoming events. Don't take a vacation from making great business connections ... Register today through the links below to our Web site, or by calling us at 888-3040.
 
REGISTER NOW ...
E-serts 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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Fifth Third logo

Huntington Banks logo

Whalen & Co. CPAs logo

Worthington Industries logo
Worthington Inn logo

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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Click on the links above to follow the Chamber on popular social networking sites. On Facebook, click "Like" to show that you are a fan of the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce. Notices about many of our events will be posted there periodically.

Note: Please do NOT use "attending this event" features on social networking sites to attempt to pre-register for a Chamber event. Pre-registrations should be done through the Chamber's Calendar of Events on our Web site or by calling 888-3040.

Worthington Chiropractic Center unveils new name, treats Chamber guests to Aug. 10 Business After Hours
Worthington Optimal WellnessWorthington Chiropractic Center invites Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce members to join in a celebration of its new identity -- Worthington Optimal Wellness -- at a BUSINESS AFTER HOURS onTuesday, Aug. 10, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., at 6180 Linworth Road. Parking will be available at the Center and at the Linworth Baptist Church adjacent to the facility.

Guests will enjoy food and beverages, great networking, and door prizes -- including an iPad for one lucky pre-registrant.

Monthly Business After Hours (BAH) events are designed to give Worthington Chamber members the opportunity to network with other members in an informal setting and to learn more about Chamber member businesses.

We encourage pre-registration through the REGISTER NOW link above. Members who pre-register on our Web site receive preprinted name tags, eligibility for extra door prizes, and listing in the "Know Before You Go" section of the Web site.
"Fore" warning: Chamber Golf Outing in the planning for Sept. 13 at York Golf Club
golf sponsorCalling all golfers ... Save the date for the Chamber's annual Golf Outing: Monday, Sept. 13, at York Golf Club, 7459 N. High St.  Registration for the scramble-type event will begin at 10 a.m., and a shotgun start will kick off the event at 11 a.m. The registration fee includes 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch, picnic dinner and assorted beverages.

The 2010 golf committee is chaired by Bill Alsnauer of State Farm. Your ideas, enthusiasm, feedback on past outings, and volunteer efforts are needed to make this year's event the best ever. Contact Theresa at 888-3040 if you are able to help with event planning.

The Chamber's annual Golf Outing is recognized as one of the best outings of its kind in central Ohio. The event is a great way to build relationships with a customer or client, reward a dedicated employee, or treat yourself to a day of golf while networking with other Chamber members. 

The number of golfers is limited to 130 players. Participants may register as singles, in pairs or as foursomes. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishing teams, and golfers will have a chance to win additional prizes through a door prize drawing and skill holes on the course. Hole-in-one contests will offer some exciting prizes, to be announced.

strokeSeveral levels of sponsorship opportunities are available. You also may donate an item or gift certificate for the event raffle and other prizes to make the event even more enjoyable for participants. Click on the REGISTER NOW link above to review the benefits of each sponsor level, or call the Chamber Office at 888-3040 for information.


Women's Business Network  plans annual Progressive Power Luncheon for Sept. 30 at The Worthington Inn
Women's Business Network logoSave the date! The popular Progressive Power Luncheon of the Women's Business Network returns on Sept. 30 at The Worthington Inn. Learn more and reserve your place now with the reservation link above under REGISTER NOW, or by calling (614) 888-3040.
Young professionals plan partnership event on personal online branding
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Young professionals, save the date!

Plan to join other young professionals from throughout the central Ohio area on Aug. 19 for an evening of networking, fun, and information about social networking and online branding. Young Professionals of Worthington (YPoW) will join with NextGen Dublin (the young professionals program of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce), young professionals from Union County, and others onThursday, Aug. 19, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Dave & Buster's, 3665 Park Mill Run Dr., Hilliard.

Presenter: Shane Haggerty, expert from Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, who has spoken on social media and personal branding to many leading organizations such as the Ohio Department of Education and Ohio School Boards Association. Participants will leave with an excellent understanding of what personal branding is, social media and its role in personal branding, as well as the art of perfecting a polished brand of your own.

Enjoy:
  • Networking opportunities
  • Free appetizers and beverages
  • Half off Dave & Buster's game cards
  • Cash bar
  • Free admittance for YPoW members
Young Professionals of Worthington (YPoW) 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. Year-round sponsors for 2010 are Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, AAA Ohio Auto Club, and Smart Cars Easton.

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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.