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Greetings!                               Dec. 6, 2011


'Tis the season for sharing good will and good connections! Join us at
tonight's Business After Hours, as we launch the holiday season and new business connections. Chamber members and guests will mingle in the holiday spirit and view the exciting new expansion of Worthington Jewelers, 692 High St., from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 

Business After Hours (BAH) events give Worthington Chamber members the opportunity to network with other members in an informal setting and to learn more about Chamber member businesses. Members who pre-registered on our website by Monday at noon are listed in the "Know Before You Go" section of our website and will be eligible for additional door prizes.
 
PCCIn addition to enjoying Worthington Jewelers' hospitality, the Chamber and Partners for Community & Character (PCC) will present the semi-annual Business of Character Award.

The most recent honoree is Trinity Financial Advisors LLC. Join us for a short ceremony to congratulate Geoffrey Biehn, president, (pictured at right) and Kristi Veit, client services.


Click here to learn more about the award (at the bottom of the Recognition page on the Chamber's website). Past winners of the Business of Character Award have included Park National Bank - July 2009; Cam Taylor Realtors - October 2009; Worthington Industries - Winter 2010; Owens Construction Contracting Co. - Spring 2010; Office of Anthony Lordo, D.D.S. - Fall 2010; and King Business Interiors - Spring 2011.

Check out these other upcoming events: 

The Women's Business Network will meet the new director of the Worthington Food Pantry and exchange gifts and networking information at a luncheon at Hyde Park Steakhouse on Dec. 15; registration information is below.

Young Professionals of Worthington (YPoW) are taking a lighthearted approach to gift-giving at a Dec. 20 mixer with a White Elephant Extravaganza theme. Join them at Hyatt Place. The registration link is below.

On Saturday, Jan. 14, the Chamber will hold a Euchre Tournament and Chili Cook-Off at York Golf Club.  Volunteers are currently planning the event and are seeking event sponsors, amateur euchre players (who will compete for cash prizes) and both amateur cooks and professional chefs would would like to compete for "best chili" recognition in several categories. Sponsorship levels range from $500 for the major event event sponors, to $50 for table sponsors. Further details are forthcoming, but mark your calendar now and plan to attend. If you are interested in participating, please contact Karen at 888-3040.

COMING UP ...
Click on blue (hyperlinked) events to register online
          

 

12/6 Business After Hours 

 

12/15 Women's Business Network Holiday Luncheon 

 

12/20 Young Professionals of Worthington Holiday Mixer 

 

12/26 Chamber office closed for holiday

 

1/2 Chamber office closed for holiday

 

1/14 Euchre Tournament & Chili Cook-Off

 

2/2 - Groundhog Day Business Forecast Breakfast

2/21 - Annual Meeting Luncheon/Trustee Elections
      

 

Invoices will be sent, and payment will be expected, for reservations not honored or canceled before the deadline.   

 

OTHER EVENTS ...

 

Thursday mornings, 7:30 a.m. - Impact Tips Group (Subgroup participants only - call 888-3040 for details)

  

SAVE THE DATE ...
 Mark your calendar with these updates and coming events
Jan. 14, 2012 - 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, from 2-5 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:

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



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.

 

 

 

SUSTAINING MEMBERS

 

Gold Sustaining Members  

 

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 First Energy Solutions  

 

Fifth Third logo  

 

Huntington Banks logo 

 

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Worthington Inn logo

Silver Sustaining Members

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Volunteer Energy

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Learn more about our Sustaining Members by clicking on their logos
to view their websites.
 

MEMBER BENEFITS 
Anthem free quote

Comp Management
Volunteer Energy discount 
Volunteer Energy Discount Program


QUICK LINKS 
Extend the networking you do at Chamber events by following us on popular social media sites
Find us on Facebook

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View our profile on LinkedIn


Our members can often be found making connections on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter ... and so can the Chamber. 


Check out the current discussion threads on the Chamber's LinkedIn group and Young Professionals of Worthington LinkedIn group!

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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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.