Major developments in our region...learn how they will impact your business

August 2023 | Issue 8

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thurs. Aug. 17 | 5:30 p.m.

Business After Hours

BMI Federal Credit Union

Tues. Aug. 22 | 8 a.m.

Chamber Open House

Chamber Office

Wed. Aug. 23 | 8 a.m.

New Member/Rep Orientation

Chamber Office

Wed. Aug. 23 | 6 p.m.

Cornhole Tournament

Grizzlybird Brewing

Wed. Aug. 30 | 4:30 p.m.

Bourbon, Blankets, and Brews Challenge

Zaftig Brewing

Tues. Sept. 5 | 9 a.m.

Small Office Home Office Network (topic is Cyber Security with Matt Chimento)

Chamber Office

Tues. Sept. 12 | 11 a.m.

Quarterly Luncheon

Golf Club at Little Turtle

Thurs. Sept. 21 | 5:30 p.m.

Business After Hours

Huntington Bank

Wed. Sept. 27 | 6 p.m.

Multicultural Expo

CoHatch Polaris

Event Calendar

Quarterly Luncheon

Sept. 12 | 11 a.m.

Ground has been broken for the forthcoming Intel semiconductor chip manufacturing site.
Amazon recently absorbed 400 acres in Licking County for a 30-building tech center.
Honda and LG are building facilities to build advanced lithium-ion battery cells for electric vehicles, beginning construction earlier this year.

What does all of that mean for our region? Join us for a fireside chat with Ted Geer of One Columbus, New Albany mayor, Sloan Spalding, and Johnstown mayor, Donald Barnard to hear more about the opportunities and challenges that will come from the sweeping growth in Central Ohio.

Evening of Elegance Winter Wonderland

Dinner, live/silent auction, & more

Friday Nov. 17 | 6-11 p.m.

The Renaissance Westerville-Polaris

Get your tickets now!

BUSINESS TIP from Sedgwick

The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC), established in 1912, is the largest state-operated provider of workers’ compensation insurance in the United States. How is your rate determined for the BWC premium you pay? Learn more here.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT- Stephanie Nixon

WayMakers Restoration may be new to the industry, but Stephanie Nixon is not. Formed in 2020, WayMakers Restoration was founded on the principles of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, & Excellence -ICARE. WayMakers Restoration prides itself on helping the customer above all else. WayMakers Restoration is family owned and operated and takes satisfaction in making customers feel like they are a part of the family through some of the most difficult positions one may face. WayMakers Restoration provides emergency mitigation services for water, fire, contents packout and cleaning, and mold remediation; Whether it’s water damage from a faulty sump pump, or smoke and fire damage from a kitchen fire – WayMakers Restoration is there to help through all of it.

MEMBER NOTES

SourcePoint’s fall fundraiser is set for Thursday, Sept. 14 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This year’s event, Dancing thru the Decades, features music and entertainment from the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. Presented by Willow Brook Christian Communities, this fundraising event invites SourcePoint’s loyal advocates and community partners to support the programs and services that promote healthy aging in Delaware County. Learn more here.

The Westerville Central Booster Clubs are proud to present and support the Warhawk Black and Silver Club. Support future Warhawks and facilitate the growth of Warhawk Pride and Warhawk Nation. Learn more about the different levels of partnerships here.

One way we can live out our mission for COhatch is through our "Boost Scholarship". Through our BOOST Scholarships, we’re able to provide local startups with the resources they need to grow their business or bring their ideas to life. Apply for a scholarship here. Please enter the code Westervilleboost2023 at the bottom of the form in the sponsorship box so we know it's for Westerville Boost Office.

Juggling demanding careers, family life, board positions, travel and volunteer

requests are common challenges for many business leaders who are trying to do it all and maintain their sanity. In episode 128 of the Ignite Your Business® Podcast, airing July 24, 2023, GREENCREST CEO and chief strategy officer Kelly Borth discusses life and priority balance with sought after executive coach, author, and speaker, Regan Walsh. Learn more here..

Join the Westerville Education Foundation on Sunday, September 10 at the BRAND NEW Minerva Park Middle School for this year’s Grow & Glow Festival! Grow & Glow is an annual celebration of the community's support for educational innovation in Westerville City Schools. This year’s festival will feature dynamic student performances, hands-on STEM and art activities for kids, interactive exhibits and demonstrations, food trucks, a silent auction, school building tours and MORE!

For more information, including exhibit and performance updates visit their website at bit.ly/GrowandGlow_2023.