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Dear , April 19, 2011
Correction: An earlier version of this e-newsletter incorrectly reported the location for the Get Smart Book Discussion Group as Northwest Library. The correct location is Old Worthington Library, 820 High St. The group meets tomorrow, April 20, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Deadlines are approaching for a host of Chamber activities that suit many needs and interests. Call us at 888-3040 to let us know which opportunities you'd like to pursue this month.
Wake up your networking skills with some practice at tomorrow's Business Before Hours at Greek Express. Register by 1 p.m. today to be included in door prize drawings and the Know Before You Go feature on our website. Tomorrow evening, join in the discussion about team-building as the Get Smart Book Discussion Group convenes at Old Worthington Library (820 High St.) to exchange thoughts about "The Orange Revolution: How One Great Team Can Transform an Entire Organization" by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton.
Don't miss the opportunity to learn about "The Caregiver's Roadmap," newly published by Pat Carpenter of OAD Publishing, at Thursday's WBN luncheon. Call 888-3040 for last-minute reservations; gentlemen also are welcome.
A few spots are still available at the April 27 QuickConnect, where you'll exchange "elevator speeches" with at least 10 other Chamber members to gain new business leads. And, speaking of leads, registration for the Combined Chambers Business Expo, scheduled for June 16, is now open.
Finally, if you work in a home office or "wear all the hats" at a small office with five or fewer employees, the Chamber's new Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) subgroup is for you. We invite you to participate, free of charge, in the group's first meeting at 11:30 a.m. on April 28 at the Chamber office, where you'll hear about business resources from Worthington Libraries, exchange best practices, share your needs for future speakers and topics, and exchange business leads. Those who choose to continue attending the group will pay the Chamber subgroup fee of $30 per year, beginning in May 2011. Call us at 888-3040 for further details about this and all of our opportunities to grow your business. |
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Greek Express hosts tomorrow's Business Before Hours
|  Start the day with great networking, door prizes and professional exchange and delicious Greek specialties, including spinach pie and baklava, when Chamber members gather for a Business Before Hours at Greek Express on April 20., Located at 8685 Sancus Blvd., Greek Express is a new location for Chamber member Ferdinand Cela, also owner of Acropolis. The event will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at 9 a.m. (Please note the time change from the usual Business Before Hours schedule.) Business Before Hours (BBH) and 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 by 1 p.m. todaywill receive preprinted name tags, eligibility for extra door prizes, and listing in the "Know Before You Go" section of the website. Looking ahead: Business After Hours on May 11 at Rivage Atlantique. |
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Health & Wellness fair to includes giveaways, screenings
|  The Chamber's Young Professionals of Worthington (YPoW) group is planning the second annual Health & Wellness Fair for Chamber members of all ages and interests on May 3 at the Worthington Community Center.
Exhibit tables, health screenings, healthy foods, a Red Cross Bloodmobile, giveaways and door prizes, and other displays are planned. There is no charge to attend the fair.
Exhibit spaces, which must be related to physical or behavioral health, are still available, beginning at $50 per space for Chamber-member businesses. If your business is related to health, wellness, fitness and exercise and related topics and you would be interested in exhibiting at the health fair, call the Chamber office at 888-3040.
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Work from home or a small office? Check out SOHO!
|  Do you work in a home office or very small office? You may benefit from monthly meetings with others like you, featuring speakers and discussions on topics of common interest.
You're invited to attend the first meeting of the Chamber's new Small Office/Home Office "SOHO" subgroup at 11:30 a.m. on April 28 at the Chamber office. Steve Herminghausen of Worthington Libraries will present information on business resources the libraries offer to assist home-based and other small businesses. You'll have the opportunity to choose future speakers and topics, exchange best practices and business leads, and learn more about the group's mission. Call 888-3040 to register, or click here. |
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"Caregiver's Roadmap" highlights April 21 WBN lunch
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 Join the Women's Business Network of the Chamber for a luncheon on Thursday, April 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Crowne Plaza Columbus North, 6500 Doubletree Ave.
The featured speaker is Pat Carpenter, from Sequent and OAD Publishing, author of "The Caregiver's Roadmap." Married to another financial planning professional, Pat thought her family was well prepared for terminal illness. Updated wills, advance directives and powers of attorney distributed, separate credit histories, personal life insurance in place: good basic planning, but not enough.  Caregiver's Roadmap is about what she and her late husband learned that wasn't obvious:
- How do you keep friends updated when you're exhausted?
- How do you find the right doctor?
- Where do you find resources?
- How do you protect your energy level?
- What is important to keep doing, and what can you let slide?
- And, oh, what about work?
Through the six years after diagnosis, they learned how to cope. They built a bridge over the barrier of illness. And they figured out how to say good bye. Pat will share the journey that led to her book and her expertise in helping others. 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; call 888-3040. Gentlemen are always welcome at programs conducted by the Women's Business Network. Looking ahead: May 17 Women's Business Luncheon at Oakland Nursery. Save the date for the Progressive Power Luncheon on Oct. 13. |
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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 2011 - 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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