AMBASSADORS
Chair: Amy Balster, Craig and Amy Balster - Keller Williams Excel
About 20 Chamber members serve as "good will" ambassadors to retain members and serve as their voice for business needs/issues.
BENEFITS
Chair: Mark Faubel, Jericho Financial
Reviews current membership benefits and researches potential opportunities for creating members savings. Also, expands and promotes the 'business to business' benefit on the Chamber's web site.
BUSINESS ADVOCACY
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
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Co-Chair: Revolution Group
Co-Chair: Westerville Dental Associates
Assists in promoting the annual award, revises guidelines or selection process as necessary, reviews applications, interviews candidates, and selects recipient and finalists.
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR
Co-Chair: Mark Smolik, DHL
Co-Chair: Khrista Ackermann, Central Ohio Primary Care
Assists in promoting the annual award, revises guidelines or selection process as necessary, reviews applications, interviews candidates, and selects recipient and finalists.
VETERAN CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
Chair: Charles Moore, Middlefield Banking Company
Assists in promoting the annual award, revises guidelines or selection process as necessary, reviews applications, interviews candidates, and selects recipient and finalists.
CHAMBER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP BOARD
President: President: Jeff Akers, Columbus State Community College
Board members serve one to three-year terms managing the Chamber's 501c3 Foundation which funds educational scholarships for approved individuals of Chamber businesses and selected high school students.
CPA NETWORK
Chair: Donna Andriot, Capstone CPAs
A network designed for chamber member CPAs to provide a forum for voicing concerns, giving feedback, and providing support for others with similar business practices.
EVENING OF ELEGANCE
The largest Chamber fundraising event, held in November 19, 2021 annually, features a live and silent auction for members, guests and general community members. The event is a black-tie event. Proceeds benefit Chamber operating expenses and general community contributions.
GOLF OUTING
Chair: Amy Troiano, Maloney + Novotny LLC
An annual outing for members and guests scheduled for July 26, 2021 at The Medallion Club
WESTERVILLE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
Chair: Mark Faubel, Jericho Financial
Logistics Chair: Paul Hammer, Ace Handyman Services NE Columbus
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. This year, the event will be held on July 10 and 11, 2021 at Uptown Westerville and 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, along with overseeing our new monthly Lunch & Learns (listed below).
LUNCH & LEARNS
Contact: Rachel Crites, 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: Ali Redinger, Robin Enterprises
A casual yearly spring event providing a taste of Westerville with a wine and beer tasting. May 6, 2021 at The Lakes Golf & Country Club.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Chair: Adrienne Shonkwiler, LuLaRoe
Delivers meaningful educational opportunities to women in business while inspiring them to carry what they learn into their organizations through luncheons and events.
YOUNG LEADERS OF WESTERVILLE
Chair: Firas Alnemer, Revolution Group
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):
Co-Chairs: Justin Parisi with Manning and Napier Advisors, and 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. Choice of two groups: morning and afternoon. Click to apply to be a speaker at an upcoming SOHO meeting.
WESTERVILLE BAR ASSOCIATION (WBA)
Chair: Kyle Stroh, Metz, Bailey & McLoughlin
A network for Chamber member attorneys to provide a forum for voicing concerns, giving feedback, and providing support for others with similar business practices. WBA also has its own website, which is currently under construction.
