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 is sponsored by the Women's Business Network, but both men and women are welcome and encouraged to attend. Join us 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.

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.
 

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.

Young Professionals of Worthington (YPoW)

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.

Not yet signed up as a YPoW member? This is your chance! The event is 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.