AMBASSADORS
Chair: Dan Nase, CityScene Magazine
Chamber members serve as "good will" ambassadors to retain members and serve as their voice for business needs/issues.
BUSINESS ADVOCACY COUNCIL
Chair: Jeff Akers, Columbus State Community College
Works with elected officials to support and/or establish legislation, regulations, and policies that represent members' top concerns and enables businesses to thrive and compete locally, nationally and internationally. Also, it provides related educational programs, materials, reviews and makes recommendations on local school and city issues affecting business.
BUSINESS INCLUSION AND OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL (BIOC)
Chair: Coutanya Coombs, Keller Williams Columbus Realty
To advance and facilitate an environment that fosters a sustainable relationship with business owners and professionals of diverse cultures
EVENING OF ELEGANCE
Chair: Tara Kubinski, Telhio Credit Union
Held annually in November, Evening of Elegance is our Chamber's largest fundraising event of the year. This formal event provides a dazzling experience for our members, their guests, and those in our community. This event includes a plated dinner, live and silent auctions, tastings, a raffle, & more. Proceeds benefit Chamber operating expenses and general community contributions.
GOLF OUTING
Chair: TBD
An annual golf outing for members and guests.
WESTERVILLE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
Music Chair: Chris Minton
Volunteer Chair: Curt Russell, AAA Ohio
Now in its 48th year, the annual Westerville Music & Arts Festival brings together hundreds of local fine artists, craft makers, musicians and food vendors for one of Westerville's most beloved annual community traditions. Next year, the event will be held on July 8 and 9, 2023 at Heritage Park.
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Chair: David Dziedzicki, Ohio Health
Develops lunch programs and Business After Hours events to promote membership involvement and business promotion between members..
LUNCH & LEARNS
Contact: Karen Newbanks, Westerville Area Chamber
Hosted in the Chamber conference room every third Tuesday of the month, this free event will have a new topic each month led by a selected Chamber member representative with knowledge of the topic. Topics to include: Marketing, website development, tax changes, etc. Want to be a speaker? Click to learn more and apply to be considered to speak at a future Lunch & Learn.
A TASTE OF WESTERVILLE
Chair: Emily Gibb, Robert Half
A casual yearly spring event providing a taste of Westerville with a wine and beer tasting. May 4, 2023 at The Renaissance Columbus Westerville Polaris
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Chair: Erin Ressa, Key Bank
Vice-Chair, Ella Williams, PoshTea Time
The Women In Business Network aims to deliver meaningful educational opportunities, while inspiring participants to courageously take what they've learned back to their organization. Westerville's Women in Business Network provides a trust-based learning environment within the Chamber. Our goal is to encourage members to share, learn and help each other succeed
YOUNG LEADERS OF WESTERVILLE
Chair: Sean DeCello, Heartland Bank
A network of young professionals networking with people of similar ages and goals for leadership and business opportunities while making a difference in the community. A support system and source for business contacts.
SMALL OFFICE HOME OFFICE (SOHO):
Chair: Jean Glagola owner of Pearlescent Photography and Capow! Columbus
A network designed to support and inspire each participant by sharing ideas, problem solving, strategizing and by learning from each other's experiences.
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