Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce

09/11/2026

🏆 The Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce is honoring area businesses and individuals for their significant role in driving Westerville’s business climate and economic growth.

Deadline for receipt of nominations is Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Applicants will be contacted in mid-December to announce the 2026 recipients. The Award will be presented at the Annual Meeting, Awards, and Innovation Showcase luncheon, Tuesday, January 26, 2027.

Award categories include:
Small and Large Business of the Year 🏆
Businessperson of the Year 🏆
Veteran Champion of the Year 🏆
Young Professional of the Year 🏆

See Official Rules for more information.

✨ http://westervillechamber.com/chamber-awards

09/11/2026

Join us October 8th at Fattey Beer Co. for the next Business on Tap, featuring Shaun Ditty, LPC, of Central Ohio Pediatric Behavioral Health, for a candid conversation about mental health in today’s workplace and the role leaders can play in creating healthier, more supportive work environments.

Economic uncertainty, rising costs, job insecurity, political and social division, and a constant stream of difficult news can all contribute to stress, anxiety, burnout, and disengagement. These pressures affect how we show up at work, lead our teams, make decisions, and connect with one another.

Together, we’ll explore how stress and burnout can show up at work, how leaders can support their teams without taking on the role of a mental health professional, and practical strategies for managing pressure in challenging times. We’ll also discuss realistic approaches to coping during the workday, setting healthy boundaries, building small habits that make a meaningful difference, and making space for self-care - even when time and energy feel limited.

No awkward icebreakers. No forced networking. Just an honest conversation about what people are carrying - and how we can lead, work, and support one another through it.
Come for the conversation. Stay to connect with fellow business and community leaders.

https://business.westervillechamber.com/events/details/business-on-tap-under-pressure-leadership-mental-health-in-today-s-workplace-14790?calendarMonth=2026-10-01

09/11/2026

Please take 10 minutes to participate in the confidential public survey to support the new Parks and Recreation Open Spaces (PROS) plan. The deadline to submit your survey is September 30. Your feedback will guide future decisions and investments related to parks, recreation and open spaces. Click here: https://parks.westerville.org/about-us/wander-westerville

Help us understand your priorities for parks, trails, recreational facilities and more. 🌲

A 10-minute confidential public survey is now available to support the new Parks and Recreation Open Spaces (PROS) plan through September 30. Your feedback will guide future decisions and investments related to parks, recreation and open spaces.

We want to hear from everyone who currently uses Westerville parks, facilities, and programs or would like to in the future! Visit Westerville.org/Wander to share your thoughts.

09/10/2026

Join the Westerville Area Chamber’s Women in Business network for an expanded opportunity to reflect, reconnect, and continue the conversations that began at our “Nurture Yourself” and “Support Yourself” luncheons earlier this year.

Designed as an interactive extension of those programs, this Women in Business Luncheon+ will bring together familiar voices and new perspectives for deeper discussion, thoughtful questions, and meaningful connections. Through a roundtable-style format, attendees will have opportunities to engage directly with our experts and explore topics that support both professional success and personal well-being - including mental health, wellness, financial planning, and more.

We are also excited to welcome former Westerville Area Chamber President & CEO Janet Tressler-Davis as our opening keynote speaker. Drawing on her experience as a longtime community and business leader, Janet will help set the stage for an afternoon centered on confidence, connection, and trusting yourself as you navigate the many decisions and transitions life brings.

Whether you joined us earlier this year or are attending your first Women in Business event, this program offers space to ask questions, gain practical insights, share experiences, and invest in yourself alongside a supportive community of women professionals and business leaders.

Come ready to connect, participate, and continue the conversation - because sometimes the next step forward begins with trusting yourself.

To see more on our Keynote Speaker & Roundtable Facilitators AND to register for this event, click here: https://business.westervillechamber.com/events/details/trust-yourself-women-in-business-luncheon-14779?calendarMonth=2026-10-01

09/09/2026

There’s still SO much happening at the Westerville Area Chamber this month! 🎉

From networking and professional development to our Small Business Summit, Business After Hours, community events and more, the second half of September is packed with opportunities to connect, learn, grow and get involved.

Check out the full calendar, and find your next Chamber event!
https://business.westervillechamber.com/events/calendar/2026-09-01

09/08/2026

🤝 Trivia Tuesday: What's the best reason to attend a networking event?

50 business cards? Refreshments or drinks? 💬 Drop your answer in the comments.

09/07/2026

Have a great Labor Day! 🇱🇷

09/04/2026

Congratulations to Holiday Inn Express Polaris on their Re-Grand Opening! The hotel features an indoor heated saltwater pool, meeting space, complimentary hot breakfast buffet, 120 modern quest rooms including suites and suites with kitchenettes, a state-of-the-art fitness center.

09/04/2026

State Representative Brian Lorenz stopped by the Westerville Area Chamber this week to join our Business Advocacy Council meeting and connect with local business leaders.

We had a great conversation about the Ohio House returning to session, legislation he’s working on, and key issues impacting our business community, including innovation, permitting, and development processes.

We look forward to continuing the dialogue and advocating for policies that support Westerville-area businesses.

09/04/2026

Join us for an evening of flavor, aroma, and lots of networking! In partnership with Blend Candle Co. and Asterisk Supper Club, the Westerville Area Chamber's Women in Business network is proud to present Blend & Mix - come out to make connections and a custom candle over Asterisk's signature cocktails!

Doors open at both Asterisk Supper Club & Blend Candle Co. at 5:00PM!

Register Here: https://business.westervillechamber.com/events/details/women-in-business-blend-mix-2026-14617