Eat, Drink, Connect, and Volunteer with the Chamber

April 2024 | Issue 4

Upcoming Events

Tues. April 16 | 5:30 p.m. Multicultural Business Expo

COhatch Polaris

Thurs. April 18 | 5:30 p.m.

Business After Hours

Orbit Media Group- Hosted at Evans Farm

Sat. April 20 | 9 a.m.

Leadership Westerville Service Day

Blendon Middle School

Volunteer

Sat. April 20 | 2-5 p.m.

Battle of the Bands

Hanby Park

Learn more

Thurs. April 25 | 9:30 a.m.

Women in Business Workshop: Advocating for Other Women

Lakes Golf & Country Club

Tues. April 30 | 10-3

Versiti Blood Drive

Chamber Office

Schedule an appointment

Tues. May 7 | 9 a.m.

Small Office Home Office Chamber Office

Tues. May 7 | 12 p.m.

Lunch & Learn- Become a Better Networker

Star Lanes Polaris

Event Calendar

Music & Arts F estival Volunteers

The 50th Westerville Area Chamber Music & Arts festival will take place July 13-14 at Heritage Park. This event is put on by the Chamber and the support of Chamber member businesses.

It takes a lot of volunteers and we need your help on Friday July 12, Saturday July 13, and/or Sunday July 14! Join us for this fun opportunity to connect with other community members and make this Westerville tradition possible.

If you are interested in opportunities to promote your brand among 20,000 consumers, we have festival marketing opportunities available starting at $125. Contact Stacey or call.

Volunteer at the festival

Get your tickets for Taste of Westerville before they are gone! The event is Thursday May 9 from 6-9 p.m.

BUSINESS TIPS

Affordable ways to promote your business with the Chamber

Coffee Club ($50) Showcase your business in the Chamber Conference Room for an entire month. The conference room hosts 10-20 meetings every month, so it is a great way to showcase your business. In additional, information about your business will be shared on the Chamber's social media accounts. Contact Darlene to schedule your month.

Business Special of the Week ($150) Share your business information with the community through an email blast to all Westerville Chamber members and representatives (1800+ inboxes) with content of your choosing. The same content will also be shared on Facebook/Instagram. Contact Stacey to schedule.

The DOL Independent Contractor vs. Employee Status Final Rule

On March 11, the Department of Labor’s Independent Contractor Final Rule went into effect. This is a reversal of the previous administration’s more relaxed standards. The 2024 rule returned to using the “long-standing multifactor economic reality test.” Read more from Chamber Member, Sharon DeLay, GO-HR, about the six factors.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT : Patriot Mortgage LLC

The Patriot Mortgage LLC Team is committed to providing clients with the highest quality mortgage services and competitive rates available in the area. They are available around the clock to answer questions and provide accurate, honest information. If you have any mortgage questions or would like to start the mortgage preapproval process, please reach out to David Rowland via email at david@patriotmortgageloans.com or call/text at (614) 477-5518.

Business Spotlights are selected through a business card drawing at every Quarterly Luncheon!

MEMBER NOTES

The 2024 Field of Heroes, organized by the Westerville Sunrise Rotary, is May 24-27 at the Westerville Sports Complex. Learn more about how to get involved by visiting their website.

Shredding Day is May 4, 2024 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Hoff Woods Park. There is a limit of three boxes per household with no charge for the service. Learn more here.

Learn more about neighborhood bridges and their mission to bridge communities with schools in providing basic needs, removing barriers, and seeking equity for students so they can engage and succeed in school and life.

Northstar Family Dental is the only award-winning female-owned & operated dental practice in Ohio that is ridiculously intentional about providing an unmatched patient experience. Visit their website here.