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Greetings! June 9, 2013
 June is "bustin' out all over" with opportunities for Chamber networking, education and business exposure. As the nation prepares for National Small Business Week (from June 17-23, presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration), our Chamber has a variety of activities planned to serve the needs and interests of our own small businesses. At least six events in June offer prime connecting-building opportunities for Chamber members, including both a Business Before Hours (June 11 at Willow Brook) and a Business After Hours (June 25 at Farmers Citizen Bank), a ribbon-cutting (June 14, to welcome Not Your Daddy's Buzz Cuts), the combined chambers Business Expo on June 20 (and a workshop on preparing for business expos on June 11), and events for young professionals (June 14), women in business (June 18) and small office/home office-based businesses (June 27).  June is also the time when the Chamber prepares for A Taste of Worthington, the summer food and family fun festival presented by the Chamber. Sponsorships and restaurant vendor applications are being accepted through June 25. Contact Kathryn@worthingtonchamber.org if you are interested. Click here to download information about sponsorships, or on this link to volunteer. Food vendors can download an application or register online at this link. Mark your calendar and plan to attend the event with your family, co-workers or neighbors on July 19 at OfficeScape Corporate Center, 350 W. Wilson Bridge Road. See the details of these and other upcoming events below, and watch for additional details in ChamberLinks event reminder emails. And, speaking of small businesses, be sure to stop by House Wine to congratulate the 2013 winner of the Chamber's Small Business Person of the Year Award, Donnie Austin, who was honored at a Chamber luncheon celebrating small business on May 23 at The Worthington Inn. Highlights of the event are shown below.  We hope to see you at one of our events in June, and we wish you great Chamber connections!
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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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REGISTRATION LINKS
Click on the hyperlinked (underlined) 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.
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)
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SUSTAINING MEMBERS
Gold Sustaining Members
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YPoW Lunch Bunch on June 14
explores home-buying advice, trends
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 Young Professionals of Worthington (YPoW) invite you to lunch with a bunch of other young professionals ages 21-39, who are members of the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce. Our group offers opportunities for networking, social interaction, community service and philanthropy, and professional development.
 The Lunch Bunch is an opportunity to learn about and discuss a topic of mutual interest or expertise from one of our members or an invited speaker.
What to bring: a "brown bag" lunch and beverage from home or your favorite fast food restaurant; your ideas; desire to meet other YPoW participants; and willingness to exchange ideas and business leads.
The Lunch Bunch will convene every other month on the second Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at varying Chamber-member locations.
The June 14 presentation, to be held at the office of AAA Ohio Auto Club, 90 E. Wilson Bridge Road, is:
"Travel Trends and Tips from the Pros"
Explore with North America's largest leisure travel agency. Alison Mausser, sales manager at the Worthington AAA store, will be speaking on the benefits of using a travel agency in planning both escorted and fully independent vacations near and far. AAA can plan vacations driving close to home and throughout the world. Alison will be speaking on all types of vacations such as AAA Ohio Auto Club's top 10 driving destinations and travel around the world.
Are you a potential discussion leader for a future Lunch Bunch? Let us know your topic, qualifying credentials and other pertinent details, so we can schedule you for an upcoming session. Contact YPoW leadership team chair Katie Berry at (614) 432-1373.
to reach the website registration page on the Chamber's Calendar of Events. Select the REGISTER NOW feature at the right of your screen, follow the prompts, and click SUBMIT. You'll receive a confirmation e-mail when successfully registered. Please call (614) 888-3040 if you need assistance.
The deadline for registration is Thursday, June 13, at noon.
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New to the Worthington Chamber?
Join us for an orientation Aug. 8
| 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.
For our next orientation, join us on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 8:15 to 10 a.m. at AAA Ohio Auto Club, 90 E. Wilson Bridge Road.
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. You'll also learn about the Chamber's subgroups, the Women's Business Network, Young Professionals of Worthington, the Small Office/Home Office group, and the Impact Tips and New Connections referral groups.
A gift bag of giveaways and coupons from Chamber-member businesses will be provided to each attendee.
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required for this event. to reach the website registration page on the Chamber's Calendar of Events. Select the REGISTER NOW feature at the right of your screen, follow the prompts, and click SUBMIT. You'll receive a confirmation e-mail when successfully registered. Please call (614) 888-3040 if you need assistance.
The deadline for registration is Wednesday, Aug. 6, at noon.
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Last call for Business Expo exhibitor registrations;
prepare for the Expo at Tuesday's exhibitor workshop
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 Interested in business exposure to members of three other chambers of commerce,
as well as the public?
Act now ... limited spaces are still available
for the Combined Chambers Business Expo, scheduled for June 20, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Bridgewater Conference Center.
The Expo offers numerous business-building opportunities to members of the Worthington, Dublin, Westerville and Greater Powell chambers. To reserve an exhibit booth, please call the Chamber office as soon as possible at (614) 888-3040.
A partial list of exhibitors to date includes:
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
AddVision
Adventure Church
ARC Industries
Asbury Insurance Agency
Associa, Real Property Management Inc.
Associated Estates
Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio Inc.
Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center
Brown Enterprise Solutions
Check Off Your List
City Scene Media Group/Westerville Magazine
CME Federal Credit Union
CompManagement Inc.
Cooper State Bank
Costco Wholesale
The Council for Older Adults
Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery of Dublin
doTERRA Essential Oils
Emerald EyeCare
Frank Gates Service Company
Gerhart Travel
Golden Bear Lock & Safe Inc.
Graceland Chiropractic
Home Care Assistance
Home Care Concierge
The Inn at Olentangy Trail
Inspire Fitness of Columbus
Integrated Employee Benefit Solutions LLC
Kabob Images & Design
Kemba Financial Credit Union
Kroger - Worthington Mall Fresh Fare
Lake Business Products Inc
Lifeline Christian Mission
Luebbe Hearing Services Inc.
Mary Kay Cosmetics - Jamie Via, Independent Senior Consultant
Mr. Rooter Plumbing/Mr. Electric
Muirfield Energy Inc.
Next Day Signs
Notary One Mobile Signature Services
NovaCare Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy
Ohio.Net
OhioHealth
Outreach Promotional Solutions
Pamer Family Chiropractic
Part Time Works
Pepsi
Performance Printing Inc.
PNC - Worthington Office
RevLocal
Royal Fireworks Sauces
Sam's Club 6242
The Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing
Shaffer Capital LLC
Sleep Number
SmartLine LLC
Solar Software
Studio 3 - A Paul Mitchell Focus Salon
TeamLogic IT
ThisWeek Community Newspapers
Varment Guard
Vision Concept Technology, LLC
Wesley Glen Retirement Community
Worthington Libraries
Your Complete Web Presence  As an exhibitor ...
Exhibitor workshop on June shares tips
on building connections at trade shows
If you have signed up as a Combined Chambers Business Expo exhibitor, then you won't want to miss the Exhibitor Workshop, "Tricks of the Trade Show (How to Prepare, Exhibit and Follow Up After the Business) on Tuesday, June 11, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center, 10561 Sawmill Parkway in Powell.
This free workshop will be led by trade show expert Nevin Bansal, president and CEO of Outreach Promotional Solutions and a major sponsor of the Combined Chambers Business Expo on June 20.
By attending this important seminar, you will learn how to prepare for your next trade show or business expo and what to do before, during and after the event to get the most bang for your buck.
There is no charge to attend, but registration is requested to plan for seating (Register with the "Register Now" link on the screen at right, or call 888-3040. Attendees do not need to be registrants at this year's Expo. Plan to attend if you feel you would benefit from the information in preparing for any Chamber trade show or expo.
For more information, call the Chamber office at 888-3040.
Not exhibiting this year? Plan to attend the Expo for great networking and giveaways.
 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. |
Early birds will catch great networking, delicious food and a tour of the facility at Willow Brook on June 11
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Great networking and a delicious breakfast buffet from a Taste of Worthington award-winner await early-birds who take advantage of the Chamber's Business Before Hours (BBH) next Tuesday, June 11, from 7:30 to 9 a.m.at Willow Brook Christian Home, 55 Lazelle Road (43235).
 Guests will also a tour of the facility, including the new therapy room and the beautiful courtyards, along with door prizes for lucky pre-registrants. (To pre-register, use the REGISTRATION LINK above, left, or call the Chamber at 888-3040 by noon on June 10.)
Willow Brook chefs, who have earned multiple Peoples Choice Awards at the Chamber's A Taste of Worthington event, are treating Chamber networkers to a full breakfast buffet with an omelette station, pastries, eggs and breakfast meats and other treats.
Parking will be available in the main Willow Brook lot and the nearby Willow Brook Assisted Living lot, as well as in the shopping center lot at High Street and Dillmont Avenue (with a convenient shuttle bus to take you right to the door of the facility where the BBH will be held). Watch for parking attendants to direct you to the nearest open spots and/or shuttle.
Register before noon on June 10 to receive a pre-printed name tag, automatic check-in and automatic inclusion in door prize drawings.
Business Before Hours (BBH) events are designed to give Worthington Chamber members the opportunity to network with other members in an informal setting (where they may make contacts different from those at a Business After Hours) and to learn more about Chamber member businesses. Attendance at BBH events is considered a privilege of membership.
Members may attend this event free of charge. Guests (spouses, friends, and referrals who are considering membership) are welcome at $15 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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Barber scissors will be put to use at ribbon-cutting June 14 to welcome Not Your Daddy's Buzz Cuts
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 Cut out some time in your morning routine on Friday, June 14, for a ribbon-cutting at Not Your Daddy's Buzz Cuts, 45 E. Old Wilson Bridge Road.
A one-hour reception will begin at 8 a.m. to help welcome the new men's hair care business, including a congratulatory proclamation from Worthington Council President Louis J.R. Goorey, M.D.
 Connect with other Chamber members (including Chamber ambassadors and trustees), City officials and representatives of Not Your Daddy's Buzz Cuts. Enjoy continental breakfast treats while networking and congratulating the new business owners.
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Women's Business Network luncheon speakers target what's bugging much of central Ohio on June 18
|  Join the Women's Business Network of the Chamber for the group's next luncheon on Tuesday, June 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Crowne Plaza Columbus North, 6500 Doubletree Ave. (43229).
Learn what's bugging many central Ohioans' businesses and homes -- and why business is brisk at Four Paws K-9 Detection LLC and their frequent partner, Varment Guard.
Four cities in the Buckeye state (Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton and Cleveland) show up on the list of most bedbug-infested cities in the nation, with Columbus at the number #7 spot in the nation.
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Marley, a specially trained beagle, is the chief bedbug detector at Four Paws. In the photo, her behavior changes, signaling that she has detected bedbugs during an inspection.
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Annie LaBarre, co-owner of Four Paws K-9 Detection, and Nancy Holderman of Varment Guard, will discuss the identification and treatment of bedbugs (and how to decrease your risks of bringing them into your office or home), along with some other household and office pests.
Don't miss this informative session, especially during peak travel season.
Cost: $20/Chamber members; $30/non-members. Support our scholarship fund by making announcements ($5/member; $10/guest) and participating in door prize drawings ($1/member/guest).
Menu: Chicken Napa Valley (marinated, grilled chicken breast with a cream sauce and julienned vegetables -- vegetarian alternative available if reserved in advance); garden salad; rolls and butter; vegetable; potato; fresh fruit cup; and beverages.
Reservations are required by June 13. Register online with the REGISTRATION LINK above left to reach the website reservation page; then click REGISTER NOW on the screen at right and follow the prompts; then click "submit." Indicate vegetarian preference in the "comment" section. You will receive a confirming e-mail when successfully registered.
Registrations and information requests also may be made by calling the Chamber office at (614) 888-3040.
Save the date! The next Women's Business Network luncheon is planned for Wednesday, July 17.
 The Women's Business Network is grateful to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield for year-round sponsorship. |
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Get Smart while networking at 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 third quarter 2013 session.
 The selection is "Leading so People Will Follow" by Erika Andersen.
The discussion group will meet on Tuesday, July 9, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at J. Liu Restaurant & Bar, 6880 N. High St., Worthington.
Light refreshments will be served, compliments of Friends of Worthington Libraries Foundation, and beverages will be available for purchase. New members and guests are welcome.
You may reserve a copy of the book from Worthington Libraries by clicking on http://catalog.worthingtonlibraries.org/?cn=1225629 and then clicking on the "Reserve" link on the right hand side of the page to enter your card number. RSVPs are encouraged to plan for space and refreshment needs. To reserve your place at the event, receive a name tag and be eligible for a door prize, use the registration link above or at this link. For more information about the book or the Get Smart Book Discussion Group, contact Jeff Regensburger, Northwest Library Manager, at 614-807-2652.
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Farmers Citizen Bank pampers BAH guests on June 25 with free valet parking, upscale food and beverages
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 Farmers Citizens Bank invites Chamber members and guests to a Business After Hours (BAH) on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The bank is located at 5858 N. High St., Worthington. But you won't need to worry about whether the lot is full or which side street might be closest when you take advantage of FREE VALET PARKING, courtesy of the hosts.  As a BAH guest, you'll learn more about the community banking services of Farmers Citizen Bank while you enjoy great networking, along with food from Rivage Atlantique and beverages from House Wine. Pre-register by noon on June 25 to be eligible for multiple door prizes and receive a preprinted name tag. To pre-register, use the link under REGISTRATION LINKS at left to reach the online event page; then click on "Register Now" on the screen at right and follow the prompts. Be sure to click "submit." You will receive a confirmation e-mail if successfully registered.
You may also register by calling (614) 888-3040.
Business After Hours (BAH) events are designed to give Worthington Chamber members the opportunity to network with other members in an informal setting (where they may make contacts different from those at a Business After Hours) and to learn more about Chamber member businesses. Attendance at BAH events is considered a privilege of membership.
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 2013- 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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Sponsors of this year's Expo include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield - Shawan-Marquis Agency; Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center; Outreach Promotional Solutions; and ThisWeek Community Newspapers.