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FEBRUARY 2009
IN THIS ISSUE:
| BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT |
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How do you perceive daily issues that come your way?
Are they challenges or opportunities?
Is your glass half empty or half full? READ MORE >
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| CHAMBER NEWS |
westervillechamber.com Upgrades
 We are thrilled to announce Website upgrades just for YOU!
Our hope is that the advancements on our site will add value to your membership through increased opportunities for business visibility and access to resources.
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| FEATURED EVENTS |
February Business After Hours
February Business After Hours
Thursday, February 19
5 - 7 p.m.
OhioHealth Westerville Medical Campus
300 Polaris Parkway
Westerville, 43082
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| EVENT UPDATE |
Sleep Outfitters After Hours Rescheduled
The January Business After Hours has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 5 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Sleep Outfitters,
1516 Gemini Place III, Columbus, 43240. Register online at www.westervillechamber.com.
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| FROM THE PRESIDENT |
A February Message
Hello Stakeholders,
The convincing call for change from the 2008 general elections, stimulus packages, and bale-out proposals are here.
For the first time since 1994, Democrats
control the Ohio House of Representatives which will compliment Governor Strickland’s policies and
initiatives.
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| NEW STAKEHOLDER PROFILES |
9 New Stakeholders Join!
Bel Lago Waterfront Bistro
Mr. Jim Meadows
170 N. Sunbury Road
Westerville,
OH
43081
(614) 891-0200
jmeadows76@yahoo.com
Referred by:
Progressive Medical
Italian Cuisine Bistro on the “beautiful lake” of Hoover Dam. Plans to open in February/March.
BIA of
Central Ohio
Ms. Linda Winrod
495 Executive Campus Drive
Westerville,
OH
43082
(614) 891-0575
linda@biahomebuilders.com
The Building Industry Association of
Central Ohio. FULL STORY >
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| RIBBON CUTTING NEWS |
Urban Active Grand Opening!
The Chamber’s Ambassadors welcomed the “NEW”
Urban Active facility at
2100 Polaris Parkway by assisting in their Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening!
FULL STORY >
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| UPCOMING EVENT |
Annual Job Fair
 The Westerville Area Chamber’s Education Committee Annual Job Fair will be held on March 9, 10 & 11, 2009 at each of the
Westerville public high schools.
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| STAKEHOLDER NEWS |
On January 5, Nicole’s Café closed their doors to focus on their catering business. You are invited to visit www.nicolescafe.com
where you can sign up to receive updates about catering services, preview menu items, learn about cooking & hosting tips from Nicole.
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| STAKEHOLDER NOTES |
Contact Changes
Mr. Harvey Glick is now the new President and CEO of Insight Bank at
8760 Orion Place.
Ms. Jan Hawkins is the new contact at COTA. FULL STORY >
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| CHAMBER THANK YOUS |
We would like to thank the following businesses for their support
Quick Solutions for hosting the January Board of Trustees monthly meeting at their beautiful facility.
Westerville Public Library for hosting our annual Committee Chair Orientation. FULL STORY >
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| SAVE THE DATE |
March Quarterly Luncheon
 Save the date to celebrate
green at the Chamber’s Stakeholder Luncheon
Tuesday, March 10
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Medallion Club
Go
green to save
green!
Sponsored by Time Warner Cable FULL STORY >
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| CHAMBER DIRECTORY |
2009 Membership Directory & Buyer
Time is running out to secure your ad in the Chamber’s 2009-2010 Membership Directory!
Current stakeholders are automatically listed both alphabetically and categorically in the directory.
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| CHAMBER FOUNDATION |
Life-Long Learning Scholarships Available
Learning doesn’t have to stop after graduation. The most effective leaders in the world are constantly looking for ways to improve. If you want to learn a new skill, or polish up on something you’ve already learned, the Westerville Area Chamber Foundation can help. FULL STORY >
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| COMMITTEE CORNER |
S.O.H.O. & YP Network
S.O.H.O. (Small Office, Home Office)
“The best way to maximize the impact of your marketing
message is to have someone who trusts you and your
company tell someone else about you through referrals.”
- Quote from the January SOHO featured presenter, Andy Chiodo
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| INVOLVED MEMBER |
December Award
Congratulations to Phil Nussdorfer, Edge Technology as the December Involved Stakeholder. Nussdorfer is being recognized for his work with the Government Relations sub-committee in
designing the government relations survey. FULL STORY >
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| BENEFITS CORNER |
Social Media & Networking
It is evident that the constant advancements in technology are changing how we do business.
Therefore, it is important to be knowledgeable about innovative ways to stay fresh in the market.
One way companies are staying ahead of the curve is through social media and networking.
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| LEGISLATIVE LINK |
Election Academy Is Back!
Election
Academy is a program designed to inform and educate individuals in the
Westerville area who are considering running for an elected position.
Election
Academy provides information and
useful skills to understand what is involved in running a successful campaign, serving a public office position and building coalitions. FULL STORY >
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