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JUNE 2009
IN THIS ISSUE:
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With the state of today’s economy, in the housing market are you buying, selling or staying?
Do you think you cannot afford a designer to help make your house a home that reflects you?
Does your office space need to be personalized?
Has your home been on the market longer than you had anticipated?
If the answer is ‘yes’ to these questions,
Dee Hodgkiss of Creative Interiors will show you how you can make decorating changes that will reflect your needs while staying within your budget ,from staging a home for sale to working with your existing home or office...
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| FEATURED EVENT |
 36th Annual Music & Arts Festival
Join us for one of Westerville’s largest summer events!
The Chamber’s Music & Arts Festival will feature artist exhibits, entertainment and children’s activities such as face painting, story-telling and crafts.
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| FEATURED EVENT 2 |
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2009 Business Expo
Network with fellow Chamber businesses from Westerville, Powell, Dublin and Worthington at the Combined Chamber Business Expo!
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| FROM THE PRESIDENT |
 As we round out the second quarter of the year my hope is you have had success in your business and you have your sites set on more goals to accomplish yet this year. The support we give each other through networking, exchanging ideas and business referrals will set you apart from others throughout our region...FULL STORY >
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| NEW STAKEHOLDER PROFILES |
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12 New Stakeholders Join!
Allstate Insurance - Michael Bauer Agency
Christina's Distinctive Bouquet
Daniel H. Ward DDS
Danny's Subs
The Drainworks
Event Source
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
Johnson Controls
Kumon Math Reading Success of Westerville North
Lake Business Products, Inc.
OX IT LLC
Westerville Veterinary Clinic FULL STORY >
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| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
Chamber University: Introduction to QuickBooks presented by Kathryn Ingram, Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor (Integrity Bookkeeping, LLC)
Wednesday, June 24, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
$25 stakeholder / $35 non-member
Class location:
Otterbein College Roush Hall
Register under 'upcoming events' at www.westervillechamber.com
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| STAKEHOLDER CHANGES |
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City Barbeque closed its restaurant located at 6199 Cleveland Avenue and relocated to a new Westerville location at 600 S. State Street in May... FULL STORY >
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| STAKEHOLDER NEWS |
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The Goddard School (Westerville location) received special recognition at the company’s annual convention in April...
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Diana Garber, President and Creative Environment Officer© of
Intuitive Concepts, Inc., has joined an exclusive group of professionals called the GreenBiz Intelligence Panel...
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On Monday, June 1, 2009, John Kasich (former US Representative) will make an announcement regarding his candidacy for elected office in Ohio...
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Beginning in June,
Prestige Music Studios will be offering a workshop series...
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The
Westerville Visitors and Convention Bureau’s upcoming Fourth Friday will feature ‘Safety Fest’...
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In October of 2008, the State of Ohio opened a new search engine to assist employers and job seekers...
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Otterbein College’s Graduate School and Department of Continuing Studies invites you to a 'Program Preview' on...
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Join the
Westerville Symphony for the final concert of the 2008-2009 Ron Lykins Masterworks Series...
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| BOARD OF TRUSTEES |
Interested in Joining the Chamber’s Board?
Any Chamber stakeholder who has an interest in representing the Chamber or nominating a fellow member to serve on the Board of Trustees is encouraged to contact the Chamber office at 614-882-8917. FULL STORY >
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| SPECIAL ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY |
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The Communicator Summer Guide (only 2 spots left!)
Only available to you (our stakeholders), we are printing a special July issue of The Communicator featuring 5 full page inserts! This is your chance to get your business flyer in the hands of nearly 700 Chamber stakeholders! FULL STORY >
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| CHAMBER FOUNDATION |
| The Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation congratulates
April Schaad with
State Farm-Schaad Insurance Agency as the 2009 Life-Long Learning Scholarship recipient. FULL STORY >
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| CHAMBER THANK YOUS |
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AT&T for serving as the exclusive sponsor of the May Stakeholder Luncheon.
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Cambria Suites for hosting both the Board of Trustee meeting AND the Business After Hours at their beautiful new hotel.
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Noodles and Company for hosting the Young Professionals for their monthly meeting and noodle tasting.
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Terry Kelso,
Associated Insurance Agencies for coming to our rescue and replacing our old/broken fax machine. Thanks, Terry!
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Thank you Douglas Emery and staff at
Johnson Controls for holding a May ‘open house’ and giving many residents and Chamber stakeholders an opportunity to see what a great manufacturing company Westerville has in its own backyard! A wonderful lunch was served by
City Barbeque.
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| EVENT SPECIAL |
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Last chance for the Golf Outing Early Bird Special!
Sign-up and PAY by June 15 and $615 registers your foursome and provides you with a hole sponsorship!
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| INVOLVED MEMBERS |
The Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the April Involved Stakeholder as Bob Gibson, Triad Architects
and the May Involved Stakeholder as
Linda Moorehead, Moorehead Consulting, LLC...
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| COMMITTEE CORNER |
 Young Professionals
Health & Wellness Fair - Promoting Healthy Living at an Early Age
Wednesday, September 23, 5-7 p.m.
Westerville Community Center (350 N. Cleveland Ave.)
Cost to attend – FREE!FULL STORY >
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| LEGISLATIVE LINK |
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Congratulations to the
Westerville City School District for the passage of the Capital Improvements Levy. Once the outcome was official on election night, Superintendent Dr. Good stated... FULL STORY >
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Join the Chamber's Coffee Club!
