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Dear , May 20, 2011
Wishing you a happy National Small Business Week! In Washington, D.C., ceremonies and proclamations are promoting the segment of commerce that is the lifeblood of our economy. Here in Worthington, we're celebrating small business through several Chamber events and ongoing programs.
 Our keynote event is next Tuesday's Small Business Person of the Year Awards Luncheon at The Worthington Inn, beginning with check-in at 11:30, meal and program at noon, and concluding at 1:15 p.m. In addition to celebrating the accomplishments of small businesses everywhere throughout our community, the event will honor Dr. Tony Lordo, a general dentist and avid community volunteer known for his personal and professional leadership. You'll have the opportunity to meet past winners of this honor, local legislators and other small business owners while enjoying a delicious meal and great networking. Limited space is still available at the luncheon. Call 888-3040 to reserve your place, or click here to register online.
Small businesses are also the focus of the Chamber's newest subgroup, the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) group. SOHO will meet at Northwest Library on Thursday, May 23, for its second brown-bag session, featuring Chamber-member attorneys Sheila Sinno and Craig Bringman on four legal topics of interest to small and home-based businesses. Click REGISTER NOW in the box below to join this group and attend.
Many small businesses will benefit from the Combined Chambers Business Expo on June 16, as they gain exposure to visitors and other exhibitors from four area chambers. Have you reserved your place?
Restaurants and caterers are preparing for A Taste of Worthington; registration is now open for sponsors and vendor space at the popular food sampling event.
We wish you great connections and hope to see you at one of many 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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Combined Chambers Business Expo offers opportunities for promotion, connections, giveaways
|  The Combined Chambers Business Expo, scheduled for June 16 at Bridgewater Conference Center, offers numerous business-building opportunities:
As an exhibitor ... you'll benefit from exposure to 400-500 expected attendees, including 109 exhibitors from four area chambers of commerce. Exhibit spaces are limited, so reserve your space now. Click on "REGISTER NOW" or this link to access the event sign-up page on the Chamber's Web site, where you can view the available spaces and rates. Questions? Call the Chamber Office at 888-3040 or e-mail theresa@worthingtonchamber.org. As a visitor to the Expo ... you'll enjoy great networking, giveaways and door prizes from exhibitors, and an opportunity to learn about more than 100 businesses. Admission is free for chamber members and other area businesspeople. There will be free appetizers, a cash bar and lots of prizes.
Returning corporate sponsors are Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center, and ThisWeek Community Media.
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Oakland Interiorscapes/Streetscapes to host
May 17 Women's Business Network Luncheon
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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 Oaklan link above or by calling the Chamber at (614) 888-3040. |
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A Taste of Worthington offers opportunities for sponsors, food vendors and volunteers
|  Plans are under way for A Taste of Worthington, the Chamber's 20th annual food sampling festival, on Friday, July 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., in the parking area of OfficeScape Corporate Center, 350 W. Wilson Bridge Road. The event offers great tastes and family fun as guests enjoy affordably priced appetizers, entrées and desserts from area restaurants in a festive block party atmosphere, with live music and family activities. Sponsors have the opportunity to showcase their products and services to approximately 3,000 guests, and area restaurants can show off tastes of their best as they vie for honors in the "People's Choice" competition for the crowd's favorite foods. If you are interested in being a sponsor, food vendor or volunteer for the event, please contact the Chamber at 888-3040 as soon as possible, or click REGISTER NOW in the registration panel above to select your sponsorship level. |
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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 member 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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