Workforce initiatives, local candidates, and networking opportunities

September 2023 | Issue 9

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

Business After Hours

Huntington Bank (N. State St)

Tues. Sept. 26 | Noon

Lunch & Learn: Job Postings (presented by Westerville WorkWISE)

Chamber Office

Wed. Sept. 27 | 10-3

Versiti Blood Drive

Chamber Office

Make an Appointment

Wed. Sept. 27 | 6 p.m.

Multicultural Business Expo

COhatch Polaris

Thurs. Sept 28 | 5:30 p.m.

The Backstory: Greg Murray, the voice of the Columbus Blue Jackets

COhatch Polaris

Tues. Oct. 3 | 9 a.m.

Small Office Home Office

Chamber Office

Mon. Oct 9 | 6:45 p.m.

Westerville City Council Candidate Forum

Westerville Public Library

Event Information

Tues. Oct 10 | 6:45 p.m.

Westerville Board of Education Candidate Forum

Westerville Public Library

Event Information

Event Calendar

EVENING OF ELEGANCE

Silent Auction Donations

We invite our members to promote their brand at the Evening of Elegance by donating an item to the event's silent auction. Donation examples include an in-kind donation of an item, certificate for services, gift card, gift basket, tickets or admission passes.

Donated items and packages will be displayed with donor recognition in-person the night of the Evening of Elegance event [300+ views], and also virtually on our online auction platform 7 days prior to the event [1000+ views]. This is a great opportunity to promote your brand and gain community visibility in the greater Westerville area. Fill out this form if you have an item to donate or contact Sophia with any questions.

Not sure what to provide to best represent your business? Cash contributors also receive donor recognition, while their funds help purchase auction items and packages. Please make checks payable to: The Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce.

WELCOME NEW CHAMBER BOARD MEMBERS

Brent Blackwell, Branch Manager, Comparion Insurance Agency

Stephanie Nixon, President, Waymakers Restoration

Congratulations and thank you for serving on the board!

BUSINESS TIP- Workers' Compensation

The deadline to submit your Sedgwick group workers' compensation enrollment form is Nov., 10, 2023. If you are not with the Chamber’s endorsed partner for Group worker’s comp. rating, Sedgwick, don’t miss out on the opportunity to save significantly on your workers’ compensation premium. Learn more here.

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is offering Better You, Better Ohio!® – a program that provides health and wellness resources and services to workers who work for small-medium sized employers (250 or fewer Ohio workers) in certain industries that do not currently offer a wellness program. The program is designed to help both workers and their employers at no cost and through a simple, paperless process.

There is a 30-35 minute webinar on Wednesday Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. on how your employees can get healthier and be eligible for up to $225 in financial incentives. Register Here

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT- Law Office of Gene Hollins LLC

The involvement of the Law Office of Gene Hollins LLC with the Westerville Chamber has been one of the highlights of my professional career as an attorney. The staff and the Board are second to none! Turning the corner now into my 60's, my wife and I continue to explore ways to contribute to the community, while still maintaining our practices. One very important initiative to highlight is Westerville ❤ Ukraine, a coalition of civic and community organizations. The critical need for medics in Ukraine is our specific focus currently. If you would like to know more, please join us on Oct. 5 at the Point at Otterbein for a presentation by a Retired Special Forces General who is personally committed to helping Ukraine rebuild the medic training pipeline: https://givebutter.com/UCAOLovesWesterville.

MEMBER NOTES

Registration for the annual Westerville Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration is now open! Our theme for 2024 is "Dr. King's Legacy Today: A Discussion with NYT Bestselling Author, Nic Stone." Our 2024 breakfast celebration will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024. More information can be found on the Leadership Westerville website.

Elevate Your Business in 2024: Preparing Your Winning Marketing Plan - Hybrid In-Person/Webinar

Attention Ohio local businesses! Are you ready to supercharge your growth in 2024? Join BBB in-person or virtually for this exclusive event to turn your goals into achievements! Here is the link to sign up!

Jorgensen Farms is investing $4M to revamp their massive event venue in Westerville. They will be adding a cafe and grocery store on the property in 2024. Learn more here.

Optiko Productions is seeking to hire a part-time video editor. Please contact Grant at 614-795-2221 if interested.

Chamber member Kelly Borth hosts a bi-weekly podcast interviewing business leaders, and in this case – one of the most fascinating and decorated explorers in US history-former COSI CEO, geologist, submarine explorer and former NASA astronaut, Kathy Sullivan, was a podcast guest on Kelly Borth’s Ignite Your Business podcast, giving her perspective as an explorer to business leaders. It’s a good listen!

Westerville City Schools will be hosting an Interview Day for open Food Service positions within the district. The event is on Friday, September 22 at Central High School from 1-3 p.m.. Learn more here.

Ohio’s In-Demand Jobs Survey is now OPEN! This survey allows Ohio businesses to provide feedback on the state’s Top Jobs List, which guides workforce training priorities and federal funding.