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Greetings! March 11, 2013
Want to add more "green" to your pocket by making new business connections? Check out three green-themed events this month and next that offer connection-building and business promotion opportunities.
Register now for Thursday's Business After Hours at Emerald Crossings, and, if you are ages 21-39, plan to attend YPoW's March 18 mixer at P.K. O'Ryan's. Both have a St. Patrick's Day theme.
Reds, Whites & Desserts has a "going green" theme this year. It's not too early to make your reservation -- and you are just in time to take advantage of promotional opportunities through donations and sponsorships. Call 888-3040 for more details.
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REGISTRATION LINKS
Click on the highlighted events to reach the event registration page on the Chamber's website. Once on the site, click REGISTER NOW and follow the prompts, then click SUBMIT.
SAVE THE DATES:
6/20 Combined Chambers Business Expo 7/19 A Taste of Worthington 9/21 Market Day 9/30 Chamber Golf Outing at Worthington Hills Country Club 1/9/2014 Health & Fitness Expo at The Shops at Worthington Place
Invoices will be sent, and payment will be expected, for reservations not honored or canceled before the deadline.
OTHER EVENTS ...
First and third Thursday mornings, 7:30 a.m. - Impact Tips Group (Subgroup participants only - call 888-3040 for details)
COMING SOON ... THE NEW CONNECTIONS REFERRAL GROUP. CALL THE CHAMBER FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Selected upcoming Chamber events are listed below. Click on blue (hyperlinked) events to register online.
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Emerald Crossings welcomes Chamber members for a St. Patty's-themed After-Hours on March 14
|  Emerald Crossings welcomes Chamber members and guests to its facility on March 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p..m. for a St. Patrick's Day-themed Business After Hours.
The event will feature Irish food, a live Irish band, several door prizes -- and great networking.
Emerald Crossings, located at 7220 Muirfield Drive, Dublin (43017), provides personalized assisted living and Alzheimer's and dementia care options for senior citizens.
 The facility is part of the family of Brookdale Senior Living communities, which also includes Chamber members Trillium Place and Sterling House of Westerville.
Guests will be offered a tour of Emerald Crossings' facility.
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 the event date on the "REGISTRATION LINKS" 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 March 14 at noon will receive preprinted name tags and eligibility for door prizes.
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P.K. O'Ryan's hosts Young Professionals mixer
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 Young Professionals of Worthington (YpoW) will prove that you don't have to be Irish to try your luck at new business connections, as they convene for a St. Patrick's Day-themed mixer at P.K. O'Ryan's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 666 High St., on Monday, March 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Appetizers will be sponsored by P.K. O'Ryan's, and beverages will be available for purchase at Happy Hour prices. Attendees will be eligible for a door prize drawing. Make your reservations today through the REGISTRATION LINKS block above or by calling 614-888-3040.
Looking ahead: Save the date! YPoW will also host a Lunch Bunch discussion on preparing for the future on Friday, April 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Watch for further details.
YPoW is a Chamber affiliate for members ages 21-39. Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield is a year-round sponsor for the group.
The event is free for YPoW participants. Not yet signed up as a YPoW participant? This is your chance! Checking out the group? You may attend one YPoW event as a guest while considering. Joining now? $30 is your admission to the events AND your annual membership fee if your company is a current Chamber member. Click here to download a brochure describing YPoW and membership opportunities.
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Reds, Whites & Desserts is "going green" in '13
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Enjoy an elegant evening with Chamber members and guests as the Chamber presents its 16th annual Reds, Whites & Desserts event on Friday, April 26, from 7 to 10 p.m. This year's event has a "Going Green" theme that will be reflected in decor, auction packages, desserts and other event details.
The popular fundraiser is hosted for the third year by Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center. Other major sponsors of the event are Anthony Lordo, D.D.S., B&C Blacktop Sealing Co. and Worthington Jewelers.
 This elegant event offers wine tasting and advice from wine experts, hors d'oeuvres, desserts for sampling and auction, and more than 50 silent auction packages featuring travel, food, wine, fashion, sports, family fun and other themes.
Individual reservations are $55 per person. Cocktail or dressy business attire are appropriate.
Several sponsorship packages are available for the event. All include tickets, and many have reserved seating, program advertising or other promotional opportunities. Call the Chamber at 888-3040 for details. Donations are also sought for auction packages. Contributing products or services from your business is an excellent way to bring exposure to your business and allow prospective customers to try out your services.
For more information about reservations and sponsorships, or to donate an auction item, call 888-3040.
Reservations made be made online at this link to the event sign-up page.
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Recognize and reward a fellow business leader
|  Recognize and reward a fellow business leader who demonstrates excellence by nominating him or her for the Chamber's annual Small Business Person of the Year Award. Initiated in 1987, the award is one of the ways our Chamber demonstrates its support for small businesses and recognizes those who are succeeding, have shown growth and are involved in the betterment of the Worthington community. Click here to view a list of past honorees on the Chamber website. To be eligible for this honor, candidates must be independently owned, have equity position in the company or be a locally owned franchise. They must have operated their business for at least three years and currently be located in the Chamber's service area. Candidates must have 50 or fewer employees and have demonstrated community involvement. Those who are nominated must also show examples of successful solutions to business problems, have a reputation for personal integrity and fair business practices, be financially strong and profitable and demonstrate management or product innovation. Honorees are selected by a committee of past award recipients. The award will be presented at a luncheon on May 23 at The Worthington Inn. Nominations will be accepted through April 5.
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New to the Chamber? Join us for an orientation breakfast on March 20 at Hampton Inn & Suites
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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 March 20 new member event will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Polaris, 8411 Pulsar Place (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.
The deadline for registration is noon on March 19.
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Join the Get Smart Book Discussion Group
for its next quarterly meeting on April 3
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Join us for the Get Smart Book Discussion Group, a partner program offered by Worthington Libraries and the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce.
Discussions about business books are held quarterly at varying Chamber-member businesses, offering professional education and networking opportunities to area business persons and library patrons. There is no charge to attend. Refreshments are provided by the Friends Foundation of Worthington Libraries and the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce. At many locations, beverages are also available for purchase.
 The next Get Smart Book Discussion will be held on Wednesday, April 3, at The Shops at Worthington Place. The session begins at 5:30 (with a half-hour networking period). Book discussion is held from 6 to 7 p.m.
This quarter, the book selection is: "Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions" by Dan Ariely.
To reserve the book at Worthington Libraries, use this link and then click on the "reserve" link directly below the picture of the cover:
http://catalog.worthingtonlibraries.org/resolver.ashx?isbn=9780061353239To register for the book discussion group, click on the link in REGISTRATION LINK box (above left) to reach the event registration page; then click REGISTER NOW at the right of the screen and follow the prompts. Pre-registrants receive printed name tags and eligibility for door prizes. For more information about the book or Worthington Libraries, contact Jeff Regensburger, Northwest Library manager, at (614) 807-2652.
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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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