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Dear , July 14, 2011
The Chamber is rounding out July with a full plate of activities for members and the community, beginning with the 20th anniversary of A Taste of Worthington, tomorrow (Friday, July 15) from 5:30 to 10 p.m. See the detailed description below of the food and fun that will be served up, and plan to bring your family, co-workers, neighbors and others to support the Chamber and its members who are sponsors and food vendors.
If business-building opportunities appeal to your palate, you'll be pleased to find several in July's remaining weeks ... a QuickConnect on July 19 at AAA; a Business After Hours on July 26 at Pastimes Pub & Grill ... a combined community service and networking activity for Young Professionals of Worthington on July 27, a luncheon focusing on "What's Deductible" for Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) members on July 28, and Thursday-morning meetings of the Impact Tips Group.
Meet our newest Chamber member, ADDOhio, on July 18 at 1:30 p.m. at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in their honor. ADDOhio, a provider of training and vocational opportunities is moving into a new home at 350 E. Wilson Bridge Road (sharing a building with Cott Systems).
Don't forget to check out the "e-serts" within this e-newsletter to learn about products, services and activities from fellow Chamber members. Where's YOUR e-sert? Call us at 888-3040 to learn more.
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A Taste of Worthington celebrates 20 years with a full menu of food and family fun
|  A Taste of Worthington, presented by the Chamber on Friday, July 15, will feature the tastiest array of foods and family events in the event's history. The community block party-style event, which annually attracts 3,000 people, will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the parking area of OfficeScape Corporate Center, 350 W. Wilson Bridge Road. Click here for a location map.  The event area is within walking distance of its major sponsor, The Shops at Worthington Place, who will feature concept sketches and planning documents for the mall's renovation at its sponsor table.
More than 50 appetizers, entrées and desserts, ranging from upscale gourmet fare to simple picnic-style favorites, will be served by 23 area restaurants and food vendors who compete for the public's "votes" as favorites in the friendly "People's Choice" competition. Admission to the event is $2 per person; children under 6 are admitted free. Food prices, ranging from $1 to $7, are affordable, so guests can sample and compare numerous dishes. Soft drinks, bottled water, draft beer and wine also will be sold. A mobile ATM from Delaware County Bank & Trust will be placed near the beverage stations for visitors' convenience. 
Food vendors will include Blue Frost Cupcake; Bravo! Cucina Italiana; Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center; Buffalo Wild Wings; Cameron's American Bistro; Cantina Laredo; Cheryl's Cookies; Cumin Indian Restaurant; Dairy Queen; Friendship Village of Columbus; G. Worthy's Bar and Grill; Graeter's; Greek Express & Acropolis; J. Gilbert's Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood; J. Liu Restaurant & Bar; The Laurels of Norworth & Worthington; Mojo TaGo; Old Bag of Nails Pub; Pastimes Pub & Grill; Rivage Atlantique; Rusty Bucket Corner Tavern; Willow Brook Christian Home; and The Worthington Inn. The menu features Greek, Indian, Asian, Central and South American, Italian and Mideastern dishes, as well as regional American dishes and many barbecued or picnic-fare favorites. Click here for a full list of menu items and anticipated costs. The variety of family entertainment also has expanded for the 20-year anniversary celebration. Live music will be performed by Chasing Buckley and Smith & Wesson, two local bands whose repertoires span several decades of rock and pop music. The Columbus Crew will offer a family activity area with several interactive features, and New Image Studios will provide a photo booth where visitors can pose for instant photos to share with friends. Other family fun includes a supervised children's play area; cornhole competitions for children and adults, conducted by Young Professionals of Worthington (YPoW); a "bounce house," and a caricature artist. Thanks to our sponsors. Be sure to stop at the sponsor displays in the event area. In addition to The Shops at Worthington Place, other sponsors include Absolute Impressions Inc., the 2011 T-shirt sponsor, and corporate sponsors CME Federal Credit Union; DeVry University and Keller Graduate School of Management; Insight Bank; Keller Williams Capital Partners/LaBuda Advantage Real Estate Team; Mid-American Mortgage Solutions; Paradigm Properties of Ohio; Worthington Jewelers; and WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone. Other event supporters include Chasing Buckley; City of Worthington; Coach Quarters; Columbus Crew; Goddard School; New Image Studios; Sam's Club; Smith & Wilson; Telhio Credit Union; ThisWeek Community Newspapers; Tilton's Automotive Service; and Worthington Schools. The event is held rain or shine. For more information about A Taste of Worthington, call the Chamber office at (614) 888-3040 or visit the calendar of events at www.worthingtonchamber.org. |
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Ready, set ... QuickConnect to gain new business clients
| AAA Ohio Auto Club, 90 E. Wilson Bridge, will host the Chamber's next QuickConnect session, on Tuesday, July 19, beginning with check-in at 8 a.m. The networking activity will begin at 8:15 a.m. and conclude at 10 a.m. Reservations for the event will be accepted through Friday, July 15.
 QuickConnect, the Chamber's direct sales opportunity, gives participants the opportunity to determine quickly if there is a fit in meeting each other's business
or consumer needs. It's fun, fast and very effective -- and it's a free service for members only. Participants are arranged in two groups facing each other; each
participant has 90 seconds to present his or her company's products or services one-on-one to 10 others. Prior to the session, registrants are provided a business profile/feedback form; they complete it and bring 11 copies to the session.
To make the session as meaningful as possible, the number of participants from each business category is limited to two. Members who have not previously participated in QuickConnect are given registration preference over those from the same category who have attended a recent session. This procedure expands interest in QuickConnect and helps all participants.
Pre-registration is required. Call us at 888-3040, or 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. |
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Pastimes Pub & Grill hosts July 26 Business After Hours
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Making new business connections -- a favorite pastime for many Chamber members -- will be easy and fun when Pastimes Pub & Grill hosts a Business After Hours on Tuesday, July 26, from 530 to 7:30 p.m.
The new Chamber member is located at 1333 Worthington Centre Drive, near the Worthington Park Library, at the intersection of Worthington-Galena and Park Roads. Click here for a location map.
Get a sneak preview of Pastimes' tasty food at A Taste of Worthington this Friday, where the restaurant will serve Buffalo wings, celery and bleu cheese, and Buffalo dip with chips.
Join other Chamber members on the patio at Pastimes for similar fare at the Business After Hours. Enjoy frosty beverages, door prizes, great networking, and an opportunity to meet owners Wes Appel and Andy Greene.
To ramp up your networking, register by noon on July 25 to be included in the "Know Before You Go" section of our website. Members who pre-register by the deadline will receive preprinted name tags, eligibility for extra door prizes, and inclusion on the "Know Before You Go" list. Browsing the list before you attend can help you target new business connections, reinforce developing business relationships, and welcome newcomers to the Chamber.
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.
Call us at 888-3040 to learn more about this and other upcoming business-building activities of the Chamber.
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Young Professionals plan Service/Celebration event
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Young Professionals of Worthington (YpoW) will gather to serve the community and celebrate their successes at an after-party on Wednesday, July 27.
 The event includes a camp volunteer project at YMCA North, 1640 Sandalwood Place, Columbus 43229, where summer camp is among many projects serving area youth. At the Y, volunteers will complete several large projects, such as painting, mulching/landscaping and odd jobs to renew and repair the facility. The volunteer activities will begin at 1 p.m. and conclude at 4 p.m.
 Following a one-hour break to clean up and/or change clothes, the after-party mixer for social and professional exchange will be held at House Wine, 644 High St., Worthington, from 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy cheese and crackers sponsored by House Wine owner Donnie Austin -- and Happy Hour prices on many fine wines and beers.
Pre-registration is requested. Attendees who pre-register will be eligible for a door prize drawing and will have preprinted name tags. The event is free for YPoW members. For prospective members, $30 is your admission to the event AND your annual membership fee if your company is a current Chamber member. YPoW is grateful for the year-round sponsorship of AAA Ohio Auto Club and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield during our 2011 program year. |
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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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