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Greetings! July 18, 2012
 Great tastes and networking opportunities are on the Chamber's menu ... ... highlighted by A Taste of Worthington, the Chamber's annual food sampling festival, this Friday, July 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., in the parking area of OfficeScape Corporate Center, 350 W. Wilson Bridge Road. The event is held rain or shine.
  WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone and Worthington Jewelers are presenting sponsors of the event.
Event guests, who pay only $2 for admission (children 6 and under are FREE) enjoy affordably priced appetizers, entrées and desserts from area restaurants in a festive block party atmosphere, with live music and family activities.
 Area restaurants show off tastes of their best as they vie for honors in the "People's Choice" competition for the crowd's favorite foods. This year's menu includes more than 50 dishes from 22 local restaurants.
Here's a preview:
Appetizers
- Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center - Pot Stickers; Sauerkraut Balls
- Cameron's American Bistro - Creole Gazpacho
- Claudiana Italian Restaurant - Meatballs
- Friendship Village of Columbus - Grilled Fruit Salad with Lettuce and Dressing
- Greek Express/Acropolis - Hummus; Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)
- J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood; Shrimp Durango
- J. Liu Restaurant & Bar - Lettuce Wraps
- Mojo TaGo - Salsa and Chips Sampler
- Pastimes Pub & Grill - Chicken Wings with Ranch and Bleu Cheese Dip
- Rivage Atlantique - Lobster Salad Roll
- Wurst und Bier - Small Soft Pretzel; Jumbo Soft Pretzel; Sauerkraut
Entrées
- Bravo! Cucina Italiana - Pasta Bravo
- Cameron's American Bistro - Butter Cracker-Crusted Walleye with Garlic Mashed Potatoes in Chipotle Shallot Sauce
- Champps Americana - Barbecued Ribs and Coleslaw
- Claudiana Italian Restaurant - Lasagna
- Crêpes á la Carte - Chicken Cordon Bleu Crêpe; Salmon Wellington Crêpe
- Friendship Village of Columbus - Bleu Cheese Burgers with Kettle Chips and Waldorf Slaw
- Gallo's Pit BBQ - Brisket Slider; Pork Slider; Cheesy Potatoes; Baked Beans
- Greek Express/Acropolis - Gyro; Chicken Gyro
- J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood - Filet Mignon with Mashed Potatoes
- J. Liu Restaurant & Bar - Jason's Spicy Chicken; Roasted Vegetable Risotto
- The Laurels of Norworth and The Laurels of Worthington - Pulled Barbecued Pork Sandwich
- Mojo TaGo - Steak, Chicken, Vegetarian and Fish Tacos; Niño Kid's Taco with Marinated Chicken or Cheese
- Old Bag of Nails Pub - Fish Sandwich and Chips
- Rivage Atlantique - Shrimp and Grits
- Willow Brook Christian Home - Seared Filet of Beef with Bleu Cheese Polenta Cake, Fried Leeks, Candied Bacon and Beef/Balsamic Reduction
- Wurst und Bier - Beef, Chicken, Pork (German) and Veal (Munich) Bratwurst
Desserts
- Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center - Baklava
- Cheryl's - Assorted Cookies
- Claudiana Italian Restaurant - Baklava; Tiramisu
- Crêpes á la Carte - Cinnamon Sugar Crêpe; Sucre Crêpe Garnished with Powdered Sugar; Strawberry Crêpe Drizzled in Chocolate Syrup
- Dairy Queen - Blizzard Frozen Dessert
- Graeter's - Assorted Ice Cream Flavors in Big Scoop Cups
- Greek Express/Acropolis - Baklava
- Mrs. Goodman's Baking Company - Assorted Cookies; Assorted Cupcakes; Assorted Slices of Cake; Assorted Personal Pies
- Mojo TaGo - Dessert Quesadilla
- Old Bag of Nails Pub - Carrot Cake
Soft drinks, bottled water, draft beer and wine also will be sold. A mobile ATM from PNC's Worthington Banking Branch will be placed near the beverage stations for visitors' convenience.Live music will be performed by Chasing Buckley, a local band. Magic Cruises will display cruise videos and messages on a "Jumbotron" large-screen TV. The Columbus Crew will offer a family activity area with several interactive features. 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 sponsored by Keller Williams Capital Partners/LaBuda Advantage Real Estate Team. In addition to the presenting sponsors, event partners and corporate sponsors include ThisWeek Community News, Anthony Lordo, D.D.S. LLC, Friendship Village of Columbus, Insight Bank; Keller Williams Capital Partners/LaBuda Advantage Real Estate Team; Let's Bounce, Magic Cruises; Mid-American Mortgage Solutions; Paradigm Properties of Ohio; PNC - Worthington Branch, Chasing Buckley; City of Worthington; Coach Quarters; Columbus Crew; Goddard School; Sam's Club; Telhio Credit Union; Tilton's Automotive Service; and Worthington Schools.Plan to bring your family, neighbors, co-workers and friends! (Please do not bring your pets, petitions, surveys or solicitations/political campaign materials.)
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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)
Selected upcoming Chamber events are listed below. Click on blue (hyperlinked) events to register online.
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Learn How to "Survive and Thrive" at Seminar on Leveraging Trends to Grow Your Business
| Think the latest global trends are just for Fortune 500 companies? Guess again. The boundaries of business are blurring for all industries from local bricks-and-mortars to global online virtual companies. These newest trends impact how your clients buy - and will determine if your business thrives in the next five years. How are you preparing?
 Join 13 local chambers of commerce, including the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce, on Friday, July 27, for "Survive and Thrive: Leveraging Trends to Grow Your Business," from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Road, near The Ohio State University campus in Columbus. Check-in is from 8:30 to 9 a.m. The program follows from 9 a.m. to noon.
This session, led by Kaizen consultant Cathi Hight, will explore:
- The 100 trends impacting your business, both locally and globally
- How your business can take advantage of these trends
- Using trends to be relevant to your clients and stay competitive
- Ways to strengthen your business for growth in years to come
Registration is only $39 for Chamber members and $49 for non-members; the fee includes a continental breakfast and the opportunity to network with members of multiple local chambers.
 Cathi Hight, a Kaizen consultant and president of Hight Performance Group, has more than 20 years of experience in performance improvement and is well known for helping others "work smarter, not harder." She has a diverse background, including leadership roles at the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, Dole and Dean Foods, and the Kauffman Foundation. She is also a renowned author, as well as a national instructor for organizational management.
Network with others from these participating chambers:
- Clintonville Area Chamber of Commerce
- Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce
- Dublin Chamber of Commerce
- Gahanna Area Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Powell Area Chamber of Commerce
- Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce
- New Albany Chamber of Commerce
- Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce
- Southeast Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
- Sunbury/Big Walnut Area Chamber of Commerce
- Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce
- Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce
- Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce
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Gear up for golf as a planning committee member
|  Do you enjoy golf -- or the networking and business exposure opportunities that are associated with it? Then, save the date for our Chamber's annual golf outing (Monday, Sept. 10, at York Golf Club) and consider extending the networking experience to include a role as a volunteer.
Volunteers are needed for the planning committee, which will hold its first full-committee meeting on July 26 at 4 p.m., and for day-of-event assignments.
Sponsorship opportunities are now available, ranging from $125 to $1,600. And, it's not too early to sign up for the outing as an individual golfer ($125) or for a foursome ($500).
Call 888-3040 to let us know how your business would like to find a "sweet spot" at the 2012 Chamber Golf Outing!
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DataCenter.bz to host August Business After Hours
| Explore the capabilities of DataCenter.BZ as you enjoy great networking, food, beverages and door prizes at the Chamber's next Business After Hours on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., at 555 Scherers Court (43085).
 DataCenter.BZ operates Ohio's premier carrier-neutral data center and the largest and only purpose-built colocation center in central Ohio. The wholly owned campus maintains one of Ohio's largest collections of carrier, municipal and private fiber networks, serving as a critical point of interconnection for over two dozen Tier 1 and other major networks.
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 the registration link in the "COMING UP" box, above left, to reach the event website, and follow the prompts. Be sure to click "SUBMIT." You'll receive an e-mail confirmation when successfully registered.
Members who pre-register by 1 p.m. on Aug. 16 will receive preprinted name tags and eligibility for door prizes.
Attendance at BAH events is considered a privilege of membership. Please note our guest policy: Members may attend this event free of charge. Guests (spouses, friends, and referrals who are considering membership) are welcome at $20 per person. The guest fee is credited toward membership dues to those who join the organization. The fee is payable in advance or at the door by credit card, check or cash. |
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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 2012 - 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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