December 2025 | Issue 12

Westerville Area Chamber Blog

The WACC blog share updates on Chamber programs, events, and advocacy efforts. It will also feature insights on business and leadership to support our members' growth and success.

In the third blog post, authored by Andrea Champoux, Membership Growth and Services Manager, discover underutilized member benefits including online profile page, chamber calendar, and lunch and learns!

NEW Member Benefit: Schooley Mitchell

At Schooley Mitchell, our Expense Reduction Savings concept is simple:

• Risk-free, no obligation review of your current business expenses
• Our fee is simply a share of the savings...your share is PURE PROFIT
• Members receive an additional 10% savings
• We have saved our tens of thousands of clients an average of 28% on their business expenses since 2004
• We do not represent any vendor or accept commissions from them
• We provide a monthly “Watch Dog“ service to ensure that there are no billing errors, add-ons, or service changes. We continually look for additional savings for the term of the agreement - at no cost to you

Click here to learn more. Please email George Edon or call 614-812-2828 for more information.

Member Notes

Each year over 2,800 high school students from across Ohio participate in over 60 competitive events at the Hyatt Regency and Greater Columbus Convention Center for the chance to represent Ohio at the DECA International Career Development. 300+ volunteers are needed this year to serve as judges. These competitive events vary in style, but many of them mirror “shark tank” styles pitches. There are on-site and remote opportunities available, providing flexibility to anyone who volunteers their time to help our students. Sign up to volunteer here.

Please fill out the Delaware County Childcare Needs Assessment - Survey to help document challenges with childcare availability and costs. Results will help guide future discussions to address them strategically in Delaware County.

On November 29, American Express opened applications for their Shop Small Grants Program, offering 250 grants of $20,000 each to small businesses across the country. Click for more information on eligibility and how to apply.

Ad Sales are now open for the 2026 Westerville Chamber Business Directory! Reach thousands of local residents, businesses, and visitors all year long. See the 2025 edition here. Email Rae for more information.

Welcome to our New Members!

AMPS Traction LLC

Assured Restoration

Columbus Design LLC

Design Central

The Cannon Group, Inc.

The Columbus Wizards

TRSNFRM

Vantage Trail Ventures, LLC

W.W. Grading LLC

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