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REMINDER: SHRED DAY/E-WASTE DAY IS TOMORROW, APRIL 16
Shred Day helps you Spring-clean your office, protect your identity and support a clean environment, along with Chamber scholarships
|  Chamber members and the public are invited to participate in a Community Shred Day tomorrow, Tuesday, April 16, from noon to 4 p.m. in the parking lot at the rear of The Shops at Worthington Place.
Enter the mall parking lot from West Wilson Bridge Road and follow the Shred Day signs.
Clear out old tax files of sensitive information, protect yourself against identify theft, help the environment and support Chamber-sponsored scholarships when you participate by dropping off these types of documents:
Legal documents
Receipts
Tax and medical records
Bank statements and old checks
Credit card statements
Financial records
Insurance documents
Any other sensitive paper documents
 Don't rely on an inexpensive portable shredder to safely destroy sensitive documents -- or waste hours of repetitive shredding when a single-drop off can rid your office of numerous boxes of documents and free up file space.
This year, "e-waste," or unwanted electronic devices, may be disposed of at the event, in addition to documents. See the Chamber's website (events calendar, April 16 event) for details on the types of devices that will be accepted.
Experienced professionals from Royal Document Destruction will shred your sensitive documents on-site at a mobile shred truck, for your immediate inspection. Each box should be a size that a person of average strength can lift and carry. To prevent sensitive documents from spilling out and blowing away, open boxes or bags are not accepted.
As a "cost" for the service, donations will be accepted for Chamber-sponsored scholarships, which include annual Women's Business Network scholarlships for Thomas Worthington and Worthington Kilbourne students, Leadership Worthington class sponsorships, support to the Ohio Business Week Foundation, and training and development benefits for Chamber members. A suggested donation level is $1 per box. Please limit drop-offs to 20 boxes per car.
Royal Document Destruction is a certified AAA National Association of Information Destruction (NAIDŽ) provider for both in-plant and mobile shredding services. the company is a recipient of the Business First "Fast Fifty" award and was recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in Central Ohio for 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Identity theft has become one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. One of the most effective ways to protect against identity theft is to shred sensitive financial and personal information.
According to the EPA, to make one ton of paper using recycled fiber saves 17 trees, 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space, 360 gallons of water, 100 gallons of gasoline, 60 pounds of air pollutants and10,401 kilowatts of electricity. |
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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.
7/19 A Taste of Worthington 9/21 Market Day9/30 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)
Tuesday mornings, 7:30 a.m. - New Connections Network Referral 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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Reds, Whites & Desserts is "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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 Combined Chambers Business Expo offers opportunities for promotion, connections, giveaways
| The Combined Chambers Business Expo, scheduled for June 20, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Bridgewater Conference Center, offers numerous business-building opportunities. Reserve your exhibit booth now, as space is limited. Not exhibiting this year? Plan to attend for great networking and giveaways.
As an exhibitor ... you'll benefit from exposure to 400-500 expected attendees, including more than 100 exhibitors from four area chambers of commerce. Exhibit spaces are limited, so reserve your space now. Click on "REGISTER NOW" or this link to access the event sign-up page on the Chamber's website , where you can view the available spaces and rates. Questions? Call the Chamber Office at 888-3040 or e-mail connect@worthingtonchamber.org. As a visitor to the Expo ... you'll enjoy great networking, giveaways and door prizes from exhibitors, and an opportunity to learn about more than 100 businesses. Admission is free for chamber members and other area businesspeople. There will be free appetizers, a cash bar and lots of prizes. Returning corporate sponsors are Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center, and ThisWeek Community Media.
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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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