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Greetings! Oct. 5, 2010
Deadlines are approaching for a host of upcoming Chamber opportunities, ranging from a workshop and political affairs forum, to a women's health fair, to a variety of networking activities. Register now to keep building your business connections this fall.
Looking for some business exposure that will stay around for a few years? Inquire about "remnant advertising" in the special Worthington pull-out section of the November issue of Columbus Monthly. The section is sponsored collaboratively by the City of Worthington and the Chamber, and 5,000 extra copies will be used during the next few years in relocation, visitor and economic development information packets. Contact Rheta Gallagher, associate publisher/advertising director, Columbus Monthly at (614) 888-4567 for further information.
Congratulations to 10 young professionals from Chamber-member businesses who will serve on the Young Professionals of Worthington Leadership Team in the coming year. If you are age 21-39, save the date for YPoW's launch party at G Worthy's on Nov. 9 and watch your e-mail for further details. Leading the group are YPoW Chair/Team Leader - Craig Bringman, Bringman Law; Program Committee Co-Chairs: Katie Berry, Insurance Agencies of Ohio; Neil Edelson, Friendship Village of Columbus; and Ashwin Lakhi, The Rite Bite. Membership Recruitment & Retention Committee Co-chairs: Brian Dwyer, CSC; Eric Leirer, KeyBank; and Sharon Purdie, Departure Skin Care. Major Events Committee Co-chairs: Jason Taylor, Nationwide; Jennifer Yannayon, Hyatt Place; and Phil Yensel, Turner Construction.
The Chamber staff is pleased to welcome Kevin Douglas, a senior in strategic communications from The Ohio State University, as a part-time intern. Look for Kevin at the next Business After Hours on Oct. 12.
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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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Extend the networking you do at Chamber events by following us on popular networking sites
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Our members can often be found making connections on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter ... and so can the Chamber.
Reminder: 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.
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Learn about theft, fraud in business at Oct. 7 workshop
|  Intense financial pressure during the current economic crisis has led to an increase of fraud. In addition, layoffs at many organizations are leaving holes in the internal control systems of companies leaving them even more vulnerable. Whalen & Company, CPAs and Consultants, a Sustaining Member of the Chamber, invites chamber members to attend a workshop on fraud detection and deterrence for area business owners this Thursday, Oct. 7. The session will be held at 250 W. Old Wilson Bridge Rd., Ste. 300, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Morning starters will be available at 8:30 a.m. There is no charge for the workshop.
 The workshop presenter is Chrissie Powers of P.D. Eye Forensics, LLC. Her firm is a forensic accounting firm located in Columbus that specializes in forensic investigation, fraud detection and litigation. According to a figures compiled by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the typical organization loses 5 percent of its annual revenue to fraud.
The speaker will discuss methods that you can put in place to deter fraud at your organization. Her presentation will cover: what to do when you suspect fraud; who to call and how to manage the employee; and what to do to deter fraud and how to minimize the companyıs exposure to fraud.
To register, contact Tracy Ceritelli at Whalen at 396-4200. Registrants will be accepted on a first-in, first-served basis. Seating is limited. |
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Join us Oct. 12 at Artina for a partner BAH with Powell
|  Artina Promotional Products invites Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce members to a BUSINESS AFTER HOURS in conjunction with the Greater Powell Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Oct. 12, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Artina and and the Powell Chamber are located at 50 S. Liberty St., Ste. 250, Powell.
Enjoy food, beverages, door grizes, and great networking with members of both chambers. 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. Select "REGISTER NOW" above to reach the online registration page, and follow the registration prompts. Be sure to click "SUBMIT." You'll receive an e-mail confirmation when successfully registered. Members who pre-register on our website by Monday, Oct. 11, at noon will receive preprinted name tags, eligibility for extra door prizes, and listing in the "Know Before You Go" section of the Web site. |
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Have fun as you help recruit new Chamber members
|  The Chamber's Member Development Committee is organizing a New Member Recruitment Drive, and we can use your help! Volunteers are needed to call prospective members (from their own prospect lists or provided prospect lists) to explain the benefits of chamber membership. Three-hour shifts are available on each day of the drive (Tuesday, Oct. 19, at the office of Ann Baldwin/Mary Kay Cosmetics; Wednesday, Oct. 20, at The Rite Bite; and Thursday, Oct. 21, at King Business Interiors).
Volunteers will work in teams in friendly competition style. A team-building launch party will be held on Oct. 18, and a finale with prizes, food and beverages, and networking will be held on the evening of Oct. 21. Watch for further details.
To sign up to volunteer on an existing team or form your own recruitment team, click on "Register Now" section above or e-mail karen@worthingtonchamber.org. |
Women's Health Fair to feature exhibits, screenings
|  The Women's Business Network of the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Grandview Area and Clintonville Area Chambers of Commerce, present a Women's Health Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 3 - 7 p.m. at the Clintonville Women's Club, 3951 North High St., Columbus, OH 43214. The event, featuring exhibits and health screenings, will be hosted by Emily Riemer of ABC-6/FOX 28.
 The event is free for attendees and open to the public (and will serve in lieu of a traditional luncheon for the Women's Business Network in October). The health fair offers opportunities for health-related businesses to showcase their services and products at a women-focused event. The exhibitor participation fee is $50 (chamber members) or $75 (non-chamber members). Optional linen rental is on-site and available that evening at $2.50/linen. Included in the exhibitor fee are one 6-foot table, two chairs; optional electricity; appetizers, beverages; free parking; and publicity. Space is limited to 30 exhibitors, and only a few spaces remain, so act promptly to ensure an exhibitor booth. Call Karen at 888-3040 or click REGISTER NOW in the registration link box above and follow the prompts on our website. Be sure to specify whether you need electricity.
Registration is required for exhibitors, but reservations are not necessary to attend the Women's Health Fair. Enjoy refreshments and door prizes as you participate in health screenings and gather information about health topics, while networking with other business women. For more information, call the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce at (614) 888-3040. |
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Oct. 18 forum features Mary Jo Kilroy and Steve Stivers, candidates for 15th District Congressional seat
|  Join other chamber members at a Candidate Forum featuring candidates for Ohio's 15th Congressional District seat, Mary Jo Kilroy and Steve Stivers. The event is presented by the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Hilliard, Columbus, Upper Arlington, Grandview, Southeast Franklin County and Clintonville chambers of commerce.
The breakfast forum will be held Monday, Oct. 18, from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Columbus-Worthington, 7007 N. High St. Attendees will hear presentations from each candidate. Questions and comments will be welcomed from the audience. The forum will be moderated by Chuck Strickler of WBNS - 10TV.
Register now in the REGISTER NOW link box above, or call 888-3040. Cost: $15/person (includes breakfast). Registration deadline: Oct. 11.
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All aboard for QuickConnect on Nov. 9 at The Depot ...
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 All aboard for the Chamber's November QuickConnect event! 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 Nov. 9 session will be held at The Depot Events Center, 919 Old Henderson Road, from 8:15 to 10 a.m. (Check-in is at 8:15 a.m. Please be sure to arrive at this time so the start of the timed exercise will not be delayed.) The event will end at 10 a.m. The QuickConnect 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.
Registration is required, and commitment to your reservation is important to maintain the correct number and "mix" of contacts for optimum connections. Please register by Oct. 28 by clicking on the REGISTER NOW link above or by calling the Chamber office at 888-3040.
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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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