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July 2021 | Issue 7

Upcoming Events

See what's happening this month.

July 15 I 5:30 p.m. I Register

Business After Hours

IKEA

July 20 I Noon I Register

Lunch & Learn: Work Smarter Not Harder: Using Google My Business and Analytics

Westerville Area Chamber

July 21 I 11:15 a.m. I Register

Women in Business: Mikaela Hunt

Drury Inn & Suites

July 26 I 10:00 a.m. I Register

Annual Golf Outing

The Medallion Club

August 3 I 8:00 a.m. I Register

SOHO Meeting

Westerville Area Chamber

August 17 I Noon I Register

Lunch & Learn: Business Resources at the Westerville Public Library

August 19 I 5:30 p.m. I Register

Business After Hours

BMI Federal Credit Union

August 26 I 5:30 p.m. I Register

Young Leaders of Westerville Speed Networking Event

The Pointe at Polaris - Phase 2

Chamber Board Looks to Fill Open Seats - Apply by July 26

In August the Westerville Area Chamber Board of Trustees will hold elections for new Board members. Chamber By-Laws state this must be held each August. We invite Chamber members representing businesses to submit names and resumes of those interested in serving on the Board of Trustees to President Janet Tressler-Davis. Nominations will be considered by the Nominating Committee.

Email resumes to Janet Tressler-Davis. Please submit nominations by July 26, 2021.

Leadership Westerville Seeking Candidates for Class of 2022

City of Westerville Needs Your Help

Business Recycling Survey

The Westerville community is embarking on a process to limit the waste generated within our City and the materials sent to the landfill.

Click to learn more about what the City is doing and how your input in the survey can help. Please complete the survey by August 4, 2021.

Opening Your Doors to Chamber Members in 2022

Seeking Host Businesses for our Business After Hours

We are seeking hosts for next year's Business After Hours. We host roughly 10 a year and hosted at a new location each month.

Host businesses can expect 30-50 area business leaders to come into your office, storefront or building for networking and to learn about what you offer.

If interested in learning more about hosting, what it entails and the promotional opportunities contact Sophia in our office today.

Reminder: Sales Tax Holiday Tax Alert

Sales Tax Holiday to Take Place August 6-8

Ohio will have a sales tax holiday from Friday, August 6, 2021 at 12 a.m. to Sunday, August 8, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. During the holiday, the following items are exempt from sales and use of tax:

An item of clothing priced at $75 or less
An item of school supplies priced at $20 or less
An item of school instructional material priced at $20 or less

Visit the Department's website here to learn more.

Member Spotlight

Laura Palvoich-Binder, Water for the Soul Massage Therapy and Wellness Center

Water for the Soul celebrated 21 years in business in March of this year. Laura specializes in deep tissue/trigger point therapeutic massage but she also does Integrated Reflexology, Hot Stone therapy, Vacuum Cupping, Chi Nei Tsang (aka Taoist Abdominal Massage), Relaxation Massage and Chair Massage (both corporate and individual). She is also an Independent Distributor for Shaklee, the Number One Natural Nutrition Company in the Nation and founded in 1956. Laura loves to help people Feel Better and Live Longer! Contact her for a great massage and some great info on why she chose to partner with Shaklee and what they offer to help you and your family live a longer, stronger, healthier life! Learn more.

Member Notes: What's going on...

City of Westerville is partnering with Uptown Westerville Inc. to bring a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) to Uptown. Learn more here.
Leadership Westerville has created an online senior resource connecting seniors to nonprofits and free services in our community. Please share the website to spread the word.
BBB and the WSBA are hosting the 2021 Women's Leadership Conference on July 30. To register and learn about sponsorship opportunities click here.
Westerville Public Library is currently seeking to amplify Women Voices in July and August for their Westerville Voices project with The Westerville Partnership. Learn more here.