Updates from the chamber and local business community.
One rezoning vote. Three major projects. A city deciding, in real time, what kind of place it wants to be. The Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce supports City Council’s unanimous decision to approve the rezoning of...
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Worthington’s City Charter requires that a Charter Review Commission be convened at least every ten years to examine the document that defines how our city governs itself. This built-in review process reflects a...
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Having served on the Worthington Together committee for the past several months, I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible dedication and thoughtfulness that’s gone into this community planning process. I wanted to...
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Why Spending Locally Matters Now More Than Ever Stepping into this role as Chamber President and CEO has been energizing and deeply meaningful. For the past ten years, I have worked alongside small business owners:...
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Exciting news for Worthington! Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, the award-winning Columbus brewery known for pairing inventive cuisine with craft beer, will expand to the historic Worthington Inn in Spring 2026, continuing its...
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What ‘Resident-Focused’ Really Costs: A Business Perspective on Worthington’s Prosperity What “Resident-Focused” Really Costs: A Business Perspective on Worthington’s Prosperity By Matt Gregory, Board Chair,...
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The Worthington Area Chamber Board of Trustees is proud to announce the hiring of Annina Parini as the Chamber’s next President and CEO. Annina most recently served as Executive Director of The Worthington...
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Building Smarter: Local Voices, Industry Insights Guest Blogger: Sean Suttle, President, Hanlin Rainaldi Construction Corp Residents, especially in well established cities, love their community. They are passionate...
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Keeping and attracting businesses in Worthington requires awareness, action and a shared commitment to meeting their evolving needs. Retaining businesses isn’t just about keeping storefronts open – it’s about...
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Housing isn’t just about roofs and walls-it’s the foundation of our workforce, our businesses and our community’s vitality. Yet, for many of our neighbors, it’s becoming increasingly out of reach. According to the...
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The Worthington Area Chamber announces that President/CEO Matt Lofy, who joined the Chamber in August 2021, will be transitioning from his role to pursue a new leadership opportunity. Matt joined during a period of...
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Worthington is known for its strong sense of community, its walkable districts and its rich history. But here’s a reality that’s often misunderstood: many of the businesses driving our economy and employing our...
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At the Worthington Area Chamber, we believe that small business isn’t just the backbone of our local economy-it’s the soul of our community. From coffee shop conversations to downtown storefronts and neighborhood...
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Now Accepting Applications for Leadership Worthington Leadership Worthington is back – and applications are officially open through Friday, August 15 at noon. This 7-month leadership development program is designed...
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Worthington Works Listening Tour: From Huntely to High St. – A Recap & Reflection Last month, the Worthington Area Chamber hit the road…sorta. We launched the Worthington Works Listening Tour, a series of weekly stops...
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To Worthington City Council and community members, On behalf of the Worthington Area Chamber Board of Trustees, I express our urgent concern over the announcement of Worthington Steel and its impact on our community....
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What If Worthington: The Northeast Cooridor and What It Could Mean A Vision Worth Exploring What if Worthington became the blueprint for innovation and sustainability in Central Ohio? As the President/CEO of the...
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What If Worthington: Reenvisioning 6700 N. High St. What if I told you that the future of Worthington is sitting right in front of us? 6700 N. High St.-the “old Anthem building”-isn’t just a vacant property. It’s 27...
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About the “What If Worthington…” Blog Series What if we dared to dream bigger for Worthington? What if we looked at our community not just as it is, but as it could be? Over the next three weeks, I’ll be sharing a...
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When disaster strikes-whether it’s a fire, flood or cybersecurity breach-it’s not just buildings or systems that are impacted. It’s people. It’s livelihoods. It’s our community. Over the past three years, Worthington...
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Chambers as Conveners: The Trusted Leader Communities Need Belonging is the heartbeat of thriving communities-and Chambers of Commerce are uniquely positioned to foster it. In a world increasingly divided by...
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Chambers as Problem Solvers: The Trusted Leader Communities Need Chambers of Commerce are no longer just advocates for business-they’re trusted problem solvers for entire communities. In fact, a 2024 poll by the...
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Chambers as Bridge Builders: The Trusted Leader Communities Need Chambers of Commerce are uniquely positioned to be the trusted bridge-builders our communities so desperately need right now. In a time when digital...
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As President of the Worthington Area Chamber, I’m thrilled to share with you the highlights of a truly transformative year for our Chamber and the communities we serve. In 2024, we embraced growth, innovation, and...
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Five Reasons to Join the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce in 2025 As we step into 2025, the business landscape continues to evolve, presenting both challenges and opportunities. Now, more than ever, being part of...
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Thanksgiving Reflection from Our Chamber As Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself reflecting with immense gratitude on the incredible support and dedication you’ve shown to our Chamber and its mission. Your...
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Last Thursday marked a milestone for our Chamber as we hosted the largest Annual Luncheon & Awards Ceremony since 2009. The event’s theme, “ALL IN,” truly resonated as we celebrated the evolution of our Chamber and...
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As election season approaches, the Worthington Area Chamber is committed to providing our community with clear, factual information to support informed decision-making. Issue 19: the Outdoor Pool Bond Levy, is a...
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The Worthington Area Chamber, in collaboration with the City of Worthington, is spearheading the Worthington Works initiative-a bold step towards transformative workforce development. Now until October 23, we’re...
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Nominations for the 2024 Businessperson of the Year are now open, and it’s your chance to spotlight a leader who not only thrives in business but also elevates our community. Whether it’s someone you’ve admired from...
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Ever wondered how a community thrives? It’s not just about having good infrastructure or vibrant events-it’s about having strong leaders at the helm. Investing in local leadership is an investment in the heart and...
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Chamber Goes ALL IN on Future! During the Chamber Luncheon on Thursday, May 16th the Worthington Area Chamber opened a new chapter in our storied history by launching a full rebrand. This change in image reflects our...
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Magnetic Leaderhship Focus of 2024 – Q1 Recap During our final Chamber Luncheon of 2023, I shared that our Chamber would set course towards our “magnetic north.” Like the actual magnetic North Pole, we would adapt to...
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The Chamber of Commerce Executives of Ohio is pleased to announce Matt Lofy, President & CEO of the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce, has been named the 2023 Professional of the Year at the annual meeting of the...
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It’s been over 15 years in the making, but there will be a full Leadership Worthington class this year. The Worthington Area Chamber and Leadership Worthington have agreed to reignite the program under the Chamber...
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2023: The Year of Catalytic Leadership The Worthington Area Chamber went into 2023 focused on moving the needle for our businesses and increasing our impact on the greater Worthington community. Because of the 530+...
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Lofy Named Forty Under 40 By Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives ACCE FORTY Under 40 Award Recipient Matt Lofy named Forty Under 40 by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Alexandria, VA....
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Recently, I presented to our Board a strategic vision for the next two years for our Chamber. The vision was based on feedback from surveys, input from key stakeholders and my observations these past two years. These...
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Happy Thanksgiving! This time of year is meant for reflection and giving thanks for all we have in our lives and those who helped along the way. I wanted to share a few things I’m thankful for this Thanksgiving: Our...
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Celebrating Women Business Owners: Lisa Federico October is National Women’s Small Business Month and the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce would like to honor local women who own small businesses. Once a week for...
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Celebrating Women Business Owners: Janna Bidlack October is National Women’s Small Business Month, and the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce would like to honor local women who own small businesses. Once a week for...
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October is National Women’s Small Business Month and, the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce would like to honor local women who own small businesses. Once a week for the month of October, we will be highlighting...
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October is National Women’s Small Business Month and the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce would like to honor local women who own small businesses. Once a week for the month of October, we will be highlighting one...
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2023 Meet the Candidates Forum The Chamber partnered with the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus in hosting the 2023 Meet the Candidates Forum that took place Wednesday, September 13 at the McConnell Arts...
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I first stepped into the role as President/ CEO of the Worthington Area Chamber on August 24, 2021. Fresh off months without a leader, the tail end of a pandemic and right into a six-month mask mandate, I began my...
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Shred Days Partners with BBB of Central Ohio Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio is proud to partner with the Worthington Chamber, AAA Auto Club, and Royal Document Destruction to protect company and consumer...
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The Worthington Area Chamber has decided not to bring back Taste of Worthington indefinitely. “After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision not to bring back Taste” said Matt Lofy, Executive...
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As of Friday, March 3, the Worthington Area Chamber is moving and will no longer be located within the AAA building, 90 E. Wilson Bridge Rd., Ste. 100. A full sublease of the Chamber office will be in place for a...
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In a year of transitional leadership and uncertainty, our Chamber made greater strides than we could have imagined a year ago. As we began a new Chapter for the Worthington Area Chamber, we brought back all our...
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The Businessperson of the Year is back in 2023 and will honor its first businessperson since 2020. Now, through Friday, February 10 you may nominate a deserving businessperson or nominate yourself for this honor....
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