Tom Brokaw Highlights This Year's Annual Meeting
Tom Brokaw, special correspondent for NBC News and former NBC anchor is the keynote speaker for the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Legislative Reception being held on May 11, 2010. The event takes place at the Capitol Theatre in the Riffe Center in downtown Columbus followed by a Legislative Reception at the Capital Club honoring the members of the 128th Ohio General Assembly. Plan on attending this outstanding program open to all Ohio Chamber members! Registration information will be mailed soon and will be posted on our Web site.
The Annual Meeting starts at 3:30 p.m. with the election of new board members followed by Mr. Brokaw's presentation "An Anchorman's Look at the World." Wrapping up the event will be the awarding of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce's Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award. This award recognizes an outstanding Ohio entrepreneur and awards them with a check for $25,000!
In conjunction with the Annual Meeting, the Ohio Chamber will be hosting Chamber Day at the Capitol for local chambers and their members from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Information regarding Chamber Day at the Capitol will be mailed to all local chambers.
Become An Annual Meeting Sponsor!
Sponsorship of the Ohio Chamber's Annual Meeting and Legislative Reception provides visibility and recognition for your company, as well as the opportunity for members of your staff to attend. There are various packages that we have put together for you this year – including, a photo opportunity with the keynote speaker, Tom Brokaw, for certain sponsorship levels.
If you work for, own or are an advocate for business, there are several sponsorship levels that you may want to explore. Your support helps the Ohio Chamber send a strong signal that the business community stands unified in working to maintain a positive business climate and excellent quality of life in Ohio.
Sponsorship information is available on our Web site or by contacting Virginia Schneider.
New Web Site Debuts
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce has released a redesigned Web site at www.ohiochamber.com. The new site includes favorites from the former site like bill tracking, the legislative directory and chamber information. New additions include an Issue Resource Center with expanded information on legislative issues, searchable member database and more information on member services. Coming soon will be the ability to register for events and pay dues online. New information is being added daily so mark www.ohiochamber.com as one of your favorite sites and visit it often!
Follow the Ohio Chamber on Facebook & Twitter!
Are you a Tweeter on Twitter? Do you want to become a Fan on Facebook If so, follow the Ohio Chamber on Twitter at OhioChamber. Or follow us on Facebook at Ohio Chamber of Commerce. OR, even follow us on both. It's a great way to get the latest event, business and legislative information!
Ohio Matters Gets New Look; Offers Advertising Options
Did you notice the new look of Ohio Matters in the January/February 2010 issue? The publication has been redesigned to better serve you! The articles include more information from our members including member profiles, articles by members and member input. Also, Ohio Matters now offers advertising in every issue with Ohio Chamber members receiving a 15 percent discount. The magazine also features more business and Ohio news. For more information on our new Ohio Matters, click here.
14th Annual Energy Conference - Tuesday & Wednesday, February 23 & 24 in Columbus, sponsored by the Manufacturers Education Council and the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. Held at the Columbus Renaissance Hotel. Click here for registration.
Coffee and Commerce - Ohio Chamber members and Ohio legislators, Wednesday, March 3 from 8 to 9 a.m., Bistro Room of the Capital Club; $20 for Ohio Chamber members.
Ohio Chamber Annual Meeting and Legislative Reception - Tuesday, May 11, Capitol Theatre. More information on our Web site.
