Greetings! Jan. 7, 2011
 HAPPY NEW YEAR from the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce! Start your networking year by registering for some of these upcoming events ...
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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
Gold Sustaining Members
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Silver Sustaining Members  Click on the logos of Sustaining Members to view their websites.
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MEMBER BENEFITS
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Extend the networking you do at Chamber events by following us on popular networking sites
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Make "Marketing Resolutions for the New Year"
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 Looking for marketing solutions to help grow your small business in 2011? Join us for a luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 13, as Peebles Creative Group leads an interactive discussion about best practices for marketing your business in the new year.
The event (which is open to any Chamber member, regardless of gender) will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Holiday Inn -Columbus/Worthington, 7007 N. High St.
The discussion will be facilitated by Laura Calhoon, vice president, and Jill Clark, director of client service, of Peebles Creative Group, Inc.
Come prepared to share and compare marketing strategies that have (or have not) worked for you, and exchange questions and suggestions with your peers. Topics will include: building your brand visually and from within, media buying, public relations, social media and building customer relationships in the digital age.
The event is presented by the Women's Business Network of the Chamber. Both business women and men are welcomed. Cost: $25/Chamber members; $35/non-members.
Support our scholarship fund by making announcements ($5/member; $10/guest), distributing promotional literature or samples ($10), and participating in door prize drawings ($1/member/guest).
Reservations are required by Jan. 7. Reserve your place (and pay by credit card, if desired) by clicking "REGISTER NOW" above to reach the Web event page on the Chamber's online Calendar of Events. Follow the prompts under REGISTER NOW, and click "SUBMIT" when finished. You'll receive a confirmation e-mail when successfully registered. Reservations may be made by phone at 888-3040.
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Ready, set ... QuickConnect! at Schoedinger on Jan. 25
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 QuickConnect, the Chamber's direct sales opportunity for members, gives 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 Jan. 25 session will be held at the Schoedinger Funeral Service chapel, 6699 N. High St., Worthington, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Check-in is at 9:45 a.m. Please be sure to arrive at this time so the start of the timed exercise will not be delayed.)
Registration is required by Jan. 17, and commitment to your reservation is important to maintain the correct number and "mix" of contacts for optimum connections. Please register clicking on the REGISTER NOW link above or by calling the Chamber office at 888-3040.
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New to the Chamber? Join us for an orientation on Jan. 27
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Are you new to the Chamber? Take the opportunity to meet other new members and learn about Chamber programs and services at a quarterly orientation meeting, designed to help you get the most from your membership and jump-start your involvement.
Our Jan. 27 new member event will be held in the computer lab at DeVry University's Polaris Campus, 8800 Lyra Drive, Suite 120, Columbus 43240.
New members and new contacts at current member businesses are encouraged to attend. Attendees have the opportunity to promote their businesses while learning about Chamber initiatives, programs and services to help them grow their businesses. Use of Chamber website features, advertising and promotional opportunities, and ways to get involved are among the topics.
Registration is required for this event. Please use the REGISTER NOW feature above and follow the prompts on the website event page. You'll receive a confirmation e-mail when successfully registered.
Please call (614) 888-3040 if you need assistance.
The deadline for registration is Jan. 25.
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Young Professionals plan two upcoming events
|  Young Professionals of Worthington (YPoW), an affiliated subgroup of our Chamber, invites current and prospective YPoW members to two upcoming events:
- a career development event on Jan. 27, in conjunction with NexGen, the young professionals affiliate of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, and Union County Young Professionals. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Franklin University-Dublin Campus, 495 Metro Place South, Dublin. Holly McFarland, director of the Center for Career Development and Graduate Coaching at Franklin University, will discuss your career plan, how to keep yourself and your skills valuable to your current or potential employer, where to look for career information resources, and the current "hot" careers. After the presentation, attendees will enjoy networking, free appetizers, and a door prize drawing. The evening is FREE for members of the participating YP groups and costs $10 for non-members.
- a mixer for YPoW members on Feb. 8, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Buca di Beppo. Attendees will enjoy appetizers courtesy of Buca di Beppo, and beverages will be available for purchase. The event is free for YPoW members; see membership information below.
Make your reservations for both events today through the REGISTER NOW block above or by calling the Chamber office at 614-888-3040.
Not yet signed up as a YPoW member? This is your chance! These events are free for YPoW members. For prospective members, $30 is your admission to the events AND your annual membership fee if your company is a current Chamber member.
Click here to download a brochure describing YPoW and membership opportunities.
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Groundhog Day Breakfast continues community tradition
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An annual community tradition returns on Tue
Wednesday, Feb. 2, as the Chamber presents the Groundhog Day Community Forecast Breakfast from 7 to 9:15 a.m. at Brookside Country Club.
Speakers include Worthington's City Manager Matt Greeson; Economic Development Manager Jeffry Harris; Worthington Libraries Director Chuck Gibson; and Worthington Schools Superintendent Melissa Conrath. Click on the REGISTER NOW link at top left to learn more and to register for this event.
Register TODAY to ensure your place at this important annual event. Questions? Call 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 website, 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 website, 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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