BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberHive//Events//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:tenant-1057-event-62805@chamberhive.com DTSTAMP:20260917T081852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T081852Z DTSTART:20130523T163000Z DTEND:20130523T181500Z SUMMARY:Small Business Person of the Year Award Luncheon - 2013 LOCATION:649 High St. Worthington OH 43085 DESCRIPTION:Join the Chamber on May 23 for our Small Business Person of the Year Award Luncheon\, as we honor this year's award recipient\, and salut e small businesses everywhere for their contributions to our economy and o ur community. The event is sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and AT&T. The Chamber’s Small Business Person of the Year award program is one of the ways our organization demonstrates its support for small bus inesses and recognizes members who are succeeding\, have shown growth\, an d are involved in the betterment of the Worthington community. The luncheo n\, held in the ballroom of The Worthington Inn\, will begin at 11:30 a.m. and conclude at 1:15 p.m. The honoree will share with luncheon attendees some of the business philosophies and strategies that have led to success as a small business person. About this year's honoree: An engineer-turned- wine seller who is dedicated to promoting downtown Worthington and local p roducts has been named the Chamber’s Small Business Person of the Year f or 2013. Donnie Austin is the 27th person to be honored with the award\, w hich was initiated in 1987. Donnie is the owner of House Wine at 644 High St.\, in the heart of historic downtown Worthington. He founded House Wine six years ago\, conceptualizing plans and dreams for the shop while worki ng as an engineer at Honda of America. Despite an economic climate that li mits spending on entertainment purchases\, Donnie has sustained a growth p attern of 5 percent each year since opening and foresees continuing growth going forward. The nine-employee shop is a customer-focused environment — a casual\, friendly atmosphere that makes wine very approachable for t he wine novice but suitable for the experienced wine drinker. Donnie has e arned the credential of Certified Sommelier in the Court of Master Sommeli ers. He holds an M.B.A. from The Ohio State University - Max M. Fisher Col lege of Business and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. Donnie has been a voice for downtown businesses and sma ll business owners since opening the shop and is serving a three-year term as president of the Olde Worthington Business Association. A supporter of numerous charitable causes\, he hosts about 60 fundraisers per year\, don ating a portion of sales to the cause that hosts an event at House Wine. I n 2013\, House Wine was essential in creating the Columbus Wine Collective \, a group of local\, independent wine shops who are partnering to market each other as the ultimate source for wine locally through education and u nique offerings. Donnie is also a regular participant in the Chamber’s R eds\, Whites & Desserts fundraiser. He has hosted events for the Young Pro fessionals of Worthington (YPoW) subgroup and the Get Smart Business Book Discussion Group. He and his wife\, Megan\, are Worthington residents. Res ervations for the luncheon must be received by May 21. To reserve your pla ce\, click REGISTER NOW on the screen at right\, follow the prompts\, then click SUBMIT. You will receive a confirmation e-mail when successfully re gistered. The menu includes: House salad Bourbon-glazed chicken breast Spr ing succotash Buttermilk mashed potatoes Tobacco onions Double chocolate c ake with toasted pecans and sweet cream Vegan alternative luncheon (please specify in the "comments" portion of your registration if this option is desired) Garden plate of roasted potatoes\, grilled squash and asparagus\, apple-beet salad and sauteed brocollini Honorees are selected by a commit tee of past award recipients. Past recipients of the award\, and their bus inesses at the time of the award\, are: Dwight Moody (1987)\, Moody’s Pa per Store Steve Potter (1988)\, Potter Builders\, Inc. Tom Hull\, D.D.S. ( 1989)\, Dental Practice Joe Mezera (1990)\, The Mezera Company Robert Vosl er (1991)\, Vosler Company\, CPAs Raean M. Foust (1992)\, American Traditi ons Richard Hunter (1993)\, Potter Lumber & Supply Co. George Norris\, D.V . M. (1994)\, Animal Hospital of Worthington Phil Giessler (1995)\, Cam Ta ylor Co.\, Ltd.\,Realtors Charles Claibourne\, D.D.S. (1996)\, Dental Prac tice Steve Schnulo\, O.D. (1997)\, Albright & Schnulo\, Optometrists Matt Anderson (1998)\, Anderson’s FrameDesign Kathryn R. Paugh (1999)\, KRP C ommunications Gloria Yonadi (2000)\, Kerbler’s Restaurant Nicki Budin (2 001)\, Curio Cabinet & Christmas Village (Deceased) William Dawson (2002)\ , NexTech Materials\, Ltd. Darla King (2003)\, King Business Interiors Cha rlotte Van Steyn (2004)\, RE/MAX Premier Choice Realtors Bryan Myers (2005 )\, B&C Blacktop Sealing\, Inc. Mike Beck (2006)\, Think Painting Bill Als nauer (2007)\, State Farm Insurance & Financial Services/Bill Alsnauer Age ncy Tom Hastings (2008)\, Computer Site Columbus Bill Owens (2009)\, Owens Construction Contracting Co. Joe Davis (2010)\, Worthington Jewelers Anth ony Lordo\, D.D.S. (2011)\, Dental Practice Kay Lakhi (2012)\, The Rite Bi te\n\nhttps://www.worthingtonchamber.org/events/62805 URL:https://www.worthingtonchamber.org/events/62805 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR