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WE: LEAD ANNUAL Women's Business Forum! This year our WE: LEAD Forum's theme is: "Building a Better You – Professionally and Personally"  Keynote From Dominique Brooks "Expanding Your Vision of Life - Dream BIG!" Your paid registration enters you into a drawing for a free makeover – all the beautiful bells and whistles!! We're also partnering with our friends at the Women's Refuge - Bring some items for another raffle ticket! Wednesday, May 15th Aladdin Shrine Center 1801 Gateway Circle 7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Register Here! Sponsorships Here! Presenting Sponsor Ohio Health

Your Next Employee is Trying to Find You! Sign up Now for the Career and Job Fair! The Grove City area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the City of Grove City to help our local businesses find new employees! We understand that talent acquisition and retention is an ongoing challenge and we hope that our Job Fair will be a sustainable solution for both employers and job seekers alike! Thursday May 30th Aladdin Shrine Center 1801 Gateway Circle, Grove City 10:00am - 7:00pm  Businesses Register Here!

Farmers' Market Starting Soon! Beginning May 18th, the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the 30 th anniversary of our multi award winning Farmers' Market. Each Saturday from 8am-Noon the Historic Town Center is transformed into a fresh market as our streets are lined with all of the vendors and items that you know and love along with many new vendors and products. Stop by and shop, enjoy watching our wonderful guest chefs and cooks and visit our Fit Corner!  Event Page Here!

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An Insurance Partner's Night of Food, Drinks, and Networking! Enterprise and Service King would like to invite you to a night at Board and Brush New Albany. The event is on a first come basis as seating is limited. Please pass the information around the office. To register for the event, simply click the link below, register, and select your design on the website. We look forward to seeing you at the event! May 14 Board and Brush New Albany 160 W Main St, New Albany 6:00pm – 9:00pm RSVP HERE by May 10th!

“Turn on the Lights” for the Buddy Ball Field Fundraiser ! The Grove City Police will go head-to-head against the Jackson Township Fire Department in a game of dodgeball to raise money for the field! (With Mayor Stage and Jackson Twp. Trustee Jim Rauck officiating!  Donations will be taken at the door for food provided by City BBQ! May 4th Central Crossing H.S.  4500 Big Run South Rd, Grove City 11:00a.m. - Noon

COSI Science Festival Celebration in Grove City   Whether you love animals, plants, building structures or making things that move, there is something for kids of all ages. Discover more about your favorite topic or challenge yourself by experimenting with something new. Join Grove City Parks and Recreation and a host of partners for a fun evening of free, hands-on science experiences! Experience the supporting events in Grove City: May 1 Science Trivia at Massey's Pizza 7:00p.m. to 9 p.m. May 2 Build, Blast & Grow Science Celebration 6:30p.m. 8:30 p.m. May 3 Citywide Star Party Scioto Grove Metro Park 7:00p.m to 10 p.m. Download the  2019 Big Science Celebration program . For more information, visit the  COSI Science Festival website  or contact the Grove City Parks and Recreation Department at 614-277-3050.

Light Ohio Blue is Coming Up The official week of Light Central Ohio Blue is  May 8 through May 16. Be sure to show your support to our first responders by placing a blue light bulb in a window or light fixture visible from the street! May 8-16 Batteries Plus 2251 Stringtown Road More info about Light Ohio Blue Here!

B2B Business Growth with Email Marketing, Cold Calling, SEO & Google Ads   Looking to grow your business in Columbus? Learn how with help from local experts in lead generation, email marketing, cold calling, SEO, and Google Ads.   Learn simple ways to increase your website SEO to get found and outrank your competitors. Also cover "proactive" lead generation for finding new customers using LinkedIn and other free online directories.   Wed, May 1, Cultivate 3989 Broadway Register Here!

M.A.S.H. Pantry 2019 Spring/Summer Events  May 2 AMVETS 2000 OUTREACH (Free Fresh Produce Market) May 2, 2019 6115 East Livingston Avenue 12:00 PM  2:30 PM For More Events and Information Click Here!

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Business Tips from Nancy Stoll

Tip of the Week:  The percent of population in the U.S. that use some form of social media to obtain the information they desire has grown from 24% in 2008 to 81% in 2017.  It’s a low-cost, high-time investment way to: •       Build awareness •       Attract new clients •       Connects with current customers (build relationships) •       Drive traffic to your website/store •       Learn more about industries, businesses & consumer  trends •       Provide customer service •       “Spy” on your competitors •       Meet “influencers” (media & industry experts)