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Dear Contact First Name, Oct. 31, 2011
Help "Fill it Up" This Week During the Chamber's Annual Membership Drive
 Do you know someone who could benefit from Chamber membership? From Tuesday through Thursday, Nov. 1-3, you're encouraged to help the Chamber "Fill It Up" during our annual Membership Drive with that theme. During the drive, prospective members will be offered an incentive of $25 off the one-time processing fee, as well as a package of money-saving coupons. The drive offers an opportunity for you to volunteer on one of six teams on those days (morning or afternoon on Tuesday at King Business Interiors; Wednesday at the office of Ann Baldwin; and Thursday at The Rite Bite) in an organized "call-a-thon" style event. Bring your own prospects -- customers, vendors, neighbors and business contacts who would benefit from the chamber's networking and referral opportunities, advocacy, cost-saving benefits, promotional and educational opportunities. All of the information you need to describe the Chamber's programs and benefits,along with application forms, email and phone "scripts," and additional prospect names will be furnished. Refreshments will be available -- and prize opportunities await in a friendly competition!
More about the "Fill It Up" membership drive...Each time a new member joins the Chamber, your connection opportunities increase. So, throughout 2011, we've asked you to help "fill up" the Chamber with many more members of diverse industries and talents, to continually increase your opportunities to make connections. Each time you recruited a member, a ticket with your name and the new member's name went into our "Fill It Up" raffle drum, color-coded by quarter. Winners from the first three quarters of 2011 already have been chosen from the group of Chamber members who have recruited new members from January through September. These winners will receive a complimentary "headliner sponsor" ad in the Chamber Links e-newsletter (a value of $120). Congratulations to first quarter winner Sonny Patel of Two Brothers Wine & Spirits; second quarter winner Craig Bringman of Bringman Law Offices; and third quarter winner Howard Brody, Licensed Massage Therapist. This week's membership drive is your final opportunity to enter your name into the drawing for both the fourth quarter and the year-end drawings. Remember, the more members you recruit, the more tickets there are with your name,and the more likely you will win a collection of prizes to be awarded at the Nov. 15 Business After Hours. Theme-related items in the grand prize include a gasoline gift card so you can fill up your tank; several hundred dollars of dental services from Anthony Lordo, D.D.S., so you can get a filling or other needed dental service; coaching and learning tools from Wes Mayer of Focal Point Business Coaching that are designed to fill your business development needs and help you ful-fill your goals and aspirations; gift cards to Old Bag of Nails so you can fill your tummy with the pub's famed fish 'n' chips and other treats; and more. (Please email Karen@worthingtonchamber.org if you would like to donate items for the prize package.) We hope you'll join us at the membership drive. Call the Chamber at 888-3040 for further information. Check out additional Chamber activities below. |
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SAVE THE DATE ...
Mark your calendar with these updates and coming events
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Dec. 6 - UPDATE: The Business After Hours at Worthington Jewelers was previously scheduled and announced for Dec. 8. Please update your calendar if necessary.
Save the date for a new Chamber-sponsored community event for euchre enthusiasts -- and anyone who enjoys a good bowl of chili on a cold Saturday afternoon. A group of Chamber volunteers is planning a Euchre Tournament & Chili Cook-off at York Golf Club on Saturday, Jan. 14, tentatively from 4-8 p.m. Please mark your calendars and let us know if you are interested in competing in either part of the event.
Major event dates in 2012:
Thursday, Feb. 2 - Groundhog Day Business Forecast Breakfast
Tuesday, Feb. 21 - Annual Meeting luncheon,and opportunity showcase and election of trustees and officers - Crowne Plaza Columbus North
Friday, April 20, 5 - 7 p.m. - Reds, Whites & Desserts wine tasting and auction at Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center
Thursday, June 14, 4-7 p.m. - Combined Chambers Business Expo at Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center
Friday, July 20 - A Taste of Worthington food festival
Monday, Sept. 10 - Annual chamber golf outing at York Golf Club
Saturday, Sept. 29 - Old Worthington Market Day
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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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SUSTAINING MEMBERS
Gold Sustaining Members
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Silver Sustaining Members   Click on the logos of Sustaining Members to view their websites. |
MEMBER BENEFITS |
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Volunteer Energy Discount Program
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Extend the networking you do at Chamber events by following us on popular networking sites
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Our members can often be found making connections on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter ... and so can the Chamber.
Reminder: Please do NOT use "attending this event" features on social networking sites to attempt to pre-register for a Chamber event. Pre-registrations should be done through the Chamber's Calendar of Events on our Web site or by calling 888-3040.
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Likeable Social Media: Read it and reap as a participant in the Nov. 1 Get Smart Book Discussion Group
|  The Get Smart! Book Discussion Group, a partner program offered through the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce and Worthington Libraries, has chosen the title for its fourth quarter 2011 session. The selection is "Likeable Social Media: How to Delight Your Customers, Create an Irresistible Brand, and Be Generally Amazing on Facebook (& Other Social Networks)," by Dave Kerpen.
The discussion group will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 1, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Chamber office, 25 W. New England Ave. in Worthington. Refreshments will be served. New members and guests are welcome. RSVPs are encouraged to plan for space and refreshment needs.
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Meet elected officials, view renovation progress Nov. 15
at Business After Hours at Shops at Worthington Place
| Chamber members will have an opportunity to meet and mingle with elected officials and public servants at our next Business After Hours, on Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The Shops at Worthington Place (formerly Worthington Square Mall) will host the event; Holiday Inn Columbus-Worthington and Cheryl's are co-sponsors.
Don't miss this annual opportunity for face-to-face communication with legislators and leaders serving the Worthington area -- as well as a chance to view the progress of Worthington Place renovations and sample find food and beverages from Holiday Inn and Cheryl's.
As part of the event, Mayor Harvey Minton will make a special presentation honoring the developers and mall merchants who are committed to the Shops at Worthington Place renovation project.
An additional highlight will be the drawing of a winner of the Chamber's "Fill it Up" membership drive contest (see details above). Any member who has recruited another member during the year is eligible; the more members you recruit, the better your chances of winning a prize package.
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 Nov. 14 at noon will receive preprinted name tags, eligibility for extra door prizes, and listing in the "Know Before You Go" section of the Website.
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY IN 2012:
Please note: Would YOUR business like to host a Business Before Hours or Business After Hours in 2012? To learn which slots are still available and review the opportunities and responsibilities of a BAH or BBH host, contact the Chamber office at 888-3040. |
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YPoW celebrates first anniversary at Nov. 10 mixer
| Young Professionals of Worthington (YPoW) invite professionals ages 21-39 to celebrate YPoW's first "official" anniversary on Thursday, Nov. 10, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
 The event is hosted and sponsored by G Worthy's, 2151 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Worthington.
The Chamber's young professionals, ages 21-39, and prospects who are considering participation in YPoW, will celebrate a successful year since they launched their leadership team and implemented an activities plan that included networking, professional development, community service and philanthropy, and social opportunities.
Fittingly, YPoW guests will celebrate at G Worthy's, where it all started. There will be great networking opportunities, a door prize and "ice breakers." Members and guests will enjoy appetizers provided by G Worthy's and drinks at Happy Hour prices.
In the spirit of the Thanksgiving season, please bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Worthington Food Pantry. Items in special need are canned fruit, boxed pasta and boxed rice. Thanksgiving dinner menu items are welcomed, as well.
Please pre-register using the REGISTER NOW above or by calling the Chamber office at (614) 888-3040. Pre-registrants are eligible for door prize drawings and will receive pre-printed name tags at the door. Not yet signed up as a YPoW member? This is your chance! 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. Contact the Chamber for more information.
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Newest chamber benefit saves on credit card processing
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The Chamber is partnering with one of its Gold Sustaining Members to bring you another cost-saving benefit for Chamber members. Introducing a special credit card processing benefit for members of the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Fifth Third Processing Solutions ...
 Working with Fifth Third Processing Solutions through this partner program, you'll benefit from the experience of one of the nation's top payment processors.
The Industry-Leading Merchant Services Program can help you boost revenues, save money and reduce risk with:
- Credit and PIN Debit Card Processing
- Gift Card Program
- Electronic Check Service
- Online Reporting and Transaction Detail
- Breach Assist and PCI Assist Programs to Help Protect Your Business
- Secure Processing Technology
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New to the Chamber? Join us for an orientation breakfast
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Are you new to the Chamber? Take the opportunity to meet other new members and learn about Chamber programs and services at a quarterly orientation meeting, designed to help you get the most from your membership and jump-start your involvement.
 Our Nov. 17 new member event will be held in the computer lab at DeVry University's Polaris Campus, 8800 Lyra Drive, Suite 120, Columbus 43240.
New members and new contacts at current member businesses are encouraged to attend. Attendees have the opportunity to promote their businesses while learning about Chamber initiatives, programs and services to help them grow their businesses. Use of Chamber website features, advertising and promotional opportunities, and ways to get involved are among the topics.
Registration is required for this event. Please use the REGISTER NOW feature above and follow the prompts on the website event page. You'll receive a confirmation e-mail when successfully registered.
Please call (614) 888-3040 if you need assistance.
The deadline for registration is Nov. 15.
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Ready, set ... QuickConnect to get new business leads
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Get Ready ... Get Set ... QuickConnect!
QuickConnect is the Chamber's direct sales opportunity for members, giving participants the opportunity to determine quickly if there is a fit in meeting each other's business or personal consumer needs. It's fun, fast and very effective.
The next QuickConnect session will be held at the SERVPRO of NW Columbus, 7440 Pingue Dr., Worthington 43085 (off Worthington-Woods Boulevard), on Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Check-in is at 9:45 a.m. Please be sure to arrive at this time so the start of the timed exercise will not be delayed.)
 The QuickConnect session is structured so that each participant will make one-on-one contact with 10 others. Participants face each other and have 90 seconds to discuss their company's products or services. Following each contact, participants indicate the next steps, including talking further about doing business; not a fit; and offering a referral.
Prior to the session, participants are provided a business profile/feedback form to complete and bring 11 copies to the session.
Please note: You should plan to attend QuickConnect ONLY if you have received a confirmation of your attendance and a copy of the questionnaire to complete, or a notice that your business category is full and you will scheduled at another date. Considerable care is taken to match QuickConnect participants with other Chamber connections. Therefore, we are unable to accommodate walk-ins or unregistered attendees for this session.
For the same reasons, it is important that you contact us to cancel if you will be unable to fill your scheduled space at QuickConnect so that we can rearrange the networking layout to ensure others are not inconvenienced. QuickConnect is free for members who pre-register and honor their reservations -- but there will be a $20 fee for those who do not attend the session if they have not provided advance notice of their cancellation.
To make the session as meaningful as possible to participants, the number of businesses from a single business category (banks, insurance, financial services, etc.) will be limited to two businesses. In addition, members who have not previously participated in QuickConnect are given preference over those from the same business category who have attended a recent session. This procedure expands interest in QuickConnect and helps all participants receive the maximum benefit from the exercise.
Please register by Nov. 17 with the link above or by calling 614-888-3040.
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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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