Lunch and Learn: Timely Issues

Lunch and learn on Tuesday, Oct. 23 ...

as you explore timely issues with other Chamber members and guests. 

Health Care Reform. Energy Regulation. School Finances. Each of these timely topics affects your business and your community. Enjoy networking with other Chamber members over a casual lunch as you discuss the topics in these presentations:
Health Care Reform - What’s Next?
Tom Paplaczyk of Strategic Benefit Services, an industry expert with nearly 30 years of experience, will review the implementation timeline for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and discuss how it will affect businesses and health care consumers.
Light's On for Energy Cost-Savings
Following a ruling by the Public Utilities Commission regarding competition with AEP energy rates, the light is back on for cost-saving Chamber member benefit programs that offer discounted electric and natural gas rates. Marty Vaughan, representing Strategic Energy Services/Volunteer Energy, will share background information and explain the new benefit for members of the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce.
State of Our Schools - Finance Update
Dr. Thomas Tucker, superintendent, and Jeff McCuen, treasurer, of Worthington Schools will offer an update on the current state of the district's finances and discuss the challenges ahead.
The Lunch and Learn, sponsored by Volunteer Energy, will be held in the board room at the  Worthington Education Center, 200 E. Wilson Bridge Road.   The event begins at 11:30 a.m. and will conclude at 1:15 p.m.



Cost: (includes a boxed lunch, handouts, and automatic entry into door prize drawings) : $10/Chamber member; $20/non-member.

Lunch includes a submarine sandwich on whole-grain wheat bread (with a choice of meats and a veggie option); a bag of low-fat chips; fresh veggies; a cookie; and bottled water and assorted soft drinks. The subs include lettuce, tomato and cheese and are topped with Italian dressing.

In the "comments" section of your registration, please specify the preferred type of sandwich: Turkey; Ham; Ham and Salami; Roast Beef; Pastrami; or Veggie.

Please reserve your place by Thursday, Oct. 18. Click REGISTER NOW on the screen at right and follow the prompts (be sure to click SUBMIT), or call the Chamber office at 888-3040.
Payment will be expected for reservations made and not honored. To avoid payment obligation, cancellations must be made by the reservation deadline, Oct. 18. Non-chamber members must pay prior to the event. Credit card payment is available through online registration.