Chamber members and guests who attend the Business After Hours on May 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., will be among the first groups to enjoy downtown Worthington's newest fine dining establishment, Rivage Atlantique. The new, full-service restaurant at 652 High St. will feature the cuisine of the Atlantic Coast. Chef Rich Flagg brings to the restaurant 15 years of experience as an executive chef, specializing in the seafood of traditional New England dishes and Carolina's Low Country. Owners Brett Holland - a longtime Worthington resident and community supporter - and Bill Cosgrove have spent the past few months remodeling the former Caffe Daniella space to create a warm and inviting, upscale atmosphere for restaurant dining, as well as a distinctive bar area, The Back Room, that is destined to be a popular gathering place for Worthington's business professionals, residents and visitors.  

Long before the finishing touches were added to the interior, the owners joined the Chamber and quickly became active supporters, scheduling the May Business After Hours and contributing to the Reds, Whites & Desserts fundraiser as a wine presenter.

Attendees at the Business After Hours will learn more about the restaurant and enjoy food and beverages, as well as door prizes and great networking.

Pre-registration is strongly recommended. To make your reservation, click on the May 11 event in the REGISTER NOW box, above left, to reach the online registration page. After clicking "Register Now," follow the prompts and click "Submit." You'll receive a confirming e-mail when successfully registered. You may also register by phone at (614) 888-3040.  

Register by noon on May 10 be included in the "Know Before You Go" feature of the website, receive a preprinted name tag, and be eligible for extra door prizes.  Limited parking is available in the lot at The Quarter in front of Rivage, in the rear near The Back Room entrance, and on the street. Additional parking is available in the municipal lots near the United Methodist Church and behind The Worthington Inn.    

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.

Bill Cosgrove, Cheff Rich Flagg and Brett Holland of Rivage Atlantique

Join the Women's Business Network of the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce on May 17, from  11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Oakland Nursery, 1156 Oakland Park Ave., Columbus, for our monthly meeting hosted by Evelyn Chamberlin, account executive, Oakland Nursery Interiorscape/Streetscape Divisions.

With more than four years of management and plant design experience at Oakland Nursery Interiorscape/Streetscape Divisions, Evelyn has developed a well-established team of plant professionals and a successful and always-growing sales and marketing campaign, while remaining strategically focused on the growth and professional quality of the organization. While achieving her horticulture degree in agriculture at The Ohio State University, she enhanced her studies abroad to embrace the culture and design of English gardens in the United Kingdom. 

Her presentation: The How, What, and Why Of Container Gardening

• How do you get started with container gardening?
• What do you need to get started with container gardening?
• Why choose container gardening?

Evelyn will share her planting secrets and helpful hints on making your containers look like the professionals, without the professional price tag. Plan to attend this informative luncheon and mini-workshop. Our event will be held in the Gustav & Bertha Reiner Education Center, which is located behind the retail building.

Reservations are due by May 15. Reserve your place through the REGISTER NOW link above or by calling the Chamber at (614) 888-3040.