Tuesday, June 23, 2009 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Nationwide Arena Increase your company's visibility in the Columbus region by exhibiting at the Business2Business Expo. It’s a tremendous opportunity to showcase your products/services and network with other business leaders and professionals and it’s only $150! Attend to network and learn about new products and services. Register Here

Getting Results with Social Media

Thursday, June 18, 2009
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Columbus State Community College

Tools and theory are great but this one’s about results and ROI. Attend “Getting Results with Social Media” to hear social media case studies and measurable outcomes from the experts who executed the campaign and ask questions to replicate these successes in your business. At this 2-hour session we’ll analyze the research, implementation and evaluation tactics that went into successful social media campaigns that drove more sales, created new opportunities and got clients top tier placement. These practitioners understand the tools and how to use them to achieve business goals.

Presenting Companies

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Reduce your 2010 Dues!

Refer new members and receive discounts on your membership dues

Your company will receive the discount on your 2010 membership dues invoice. Current members can earn a discount up to their annual dues billing amount. (i.e. if your membership dues are $710, you can earn up to $710 in discounts toward your 2010 dues)

Referrals will be accepted through Friday, June 19. Referrals should include: contact name, company name, address, e-mail, phone number and any details that would be helpful i.e. specific programs they are interested in.

Submit your referrals to Christine by phone 614-225-6915 or email Christine_Honeygosky@Columbus.org.

Keys to Excellence

It doesn't take any training to recognize that the world's economy has taken a significant downturn. It does take effective and proven professional development training to guide impacted organizations back to the summit.

Columbus Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University to bring the Disney Keys to Excellence program, presented by the world renowned Disney Institute, to the Columbus area on September 9, 2009.

A one-day local workshop, the Disney Keys to Excellence program is a rare and affordable opportunity to learn best business practices from Disney insiders, and discover ways to easily and immediately adapt and apply those best practices to pick up the pace in these slow economic times.

IMPORTANT: Please use Columbus Chamber of Commerce promotional code CCMEE to receive $50 OFF PER GUEST when registering. Additional group discounts are available.

Register Here: www.KeysColumbus.com.

ARC Loan Program Event

Senator Brown, members of his staff, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be on hand at the seminar to discuss the new ARC Loan program and other opportunities related to the economic recovery package. As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the ARC program was created as a no-interest, deferred payment loan to aid small businesses that have a history of good performance, but as a result of the current economy, are struggling to make debt payments. Come learn how your small business can benefit from programs available through the Small Business Administration.

Monday June 15, 2009
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Columbus State Community College
Workforce Development Building
315 Cleveland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215

Register by Calling (614) 469-2083