The Women's Business Network of the Chamber invites all Chamber members* to a luncheon on  Thursday, Feb. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Catering by Design (division of Sanese Services), 6465 Busch Blvd., Columbus 43229.

Our program: Think "COAT" - and You're Covered!

Tips and Tricks to Dress Up Your Business Writing.

Whatever the subject or length of your message, you write to connect with people. Learn how to get the attention and response you want by applying the COAT formula: Make it Clear, Organized, Active and True, and you're covered.

Our presenter:

Jessica Rubinstein of Language, Accurately Deployed provides a full range of marketing communications services designed to change minds, establish and maintain relationships, and sell ideas and services. She helps clients establish compelling messages, deploy them effectively with unified communications strategies, and produce and implement advertising and media relations programs.   

Reservations are required. Reserve your place through the REGISTER NOW link above or by calling the Chamber office at 888-3040.  Bring samples of letters, e-mails, brochures or other business messages that don't pass the "coat" test. The team at your table could win prizes for the "most improved" message. 

Note: Coats will be collected for local charities at this event. Chamber member Alterations/Dry Cleaning Station will dry clean and mend your donations before contributing them to local charities for homeless and disadvantaged citizens.

* Gentlemen are always welcome at programs conducted by the Women's Business Network.

Young Professionals of Worthington (YPoW),

an affiliated subgroup of our Chamber, invites YPoW members to a networking mixer at Buca di Beppo, 60 E. Wilson Bridge Road, on Tuesday, Feb. 8, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Enjoy appetizers courtesy of Buca di Beppo and purchased beverages, as well as great networking and social exchange for professionals ages 21-39.

Hurry! Make your reservations now by calling 614-888-3040.

YPoW is grateful for the year-round sponsorship of AAA Ohio Auto Club and Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield. 

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

6155 Huntley Road, Suite D. Enjoy great appetizers, beverages and professional exchange. Watch your e-mail for further details.
 

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 Feb. 14 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.

Join the Chamber at our 2011 Annual Meeting "Opportunity Knocks" event on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at the Doubletree Hotel Columbus/Worthington, 175 Hutchinson Ave. (Crosswoods area). 

From 11 a.m. to noon, you may visit display tables featuring Chamber activities, member benefits and programs, and other opportunities for involvement, including membership in Chamber subgroups and affiliates, volunteer assignments and roles on committees that partner with community partners.  Our goal is to assist you in identifying opportunities to participate in Chamber activities that are the best fit for you and your business development plans in the coming year.

If you visit at least six of the "opportunity stations" and sponsor displays (verified by Chamber board members and other volunteers staffing the display tables), you'll receive a key to try in the lock of a door at the front of the ballroom. If your key opens the lock, you'll win an Apple iPad (sponsored by Chamber-member technology company, CSC) waiting behind the door! And, whenever you complete a form at one of the stations, agreeing to serve as a sponsor or volunteer for a Chamber activity during 2011, you will be eligible to win several additional door prizes awarded during the annual meeting.

The luncheon will begin at noon, and the Doubletree is creating a special meal for attendees. Our program will highlight various ways in which members made connections with each other in 2010, and we'll conclude with an "Opportunity Knocks" audiovisual presentation featuring members taking part in Chamber activities throughout the year. We'll also elect new officers and board members and thank outgoing leaders of the organization. The program will end at 1:15 p.m. 

Event sponsors are Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, CompManagement Inc., CSC, DeVry University and Doubletree Hotel Columbus/Worthington.

The registration fee is $22 per member. To register, click REGISTER NOW in the registration box within this e-newsletter, and follow the prompts on the calendar event page. Be sure to click "submit." You'll receive an e-mail once successfully registered. You may also register by phone at 888-3040. The deadline is Friday, Feb. 18.