Posts by mlofy@worthingtonchamber.org

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 unwavering commitment has been the cornerstone of our collective success and growth over the past year. Together, we’ve accomplished in 2024 remarkable milestones, including: Launching…

2025 Initiatives Unveiled: Highlights from the Chamber Luncheon 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 outlined the ambitious path forward. Due to streamlining our events calendar,…

Navigating Issue 19: Your Guide to the Outdoor Pool Bond Levy 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 significant topic on the upcoming ballot. While the Chamber does not take a…

Unlock Worthington’s Business Potential: Participate in Our Workforce Survey Today! 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 calling on all business owners or key stakeholders of businesses within the Worthington School District, a part…

Businessperson of the Year Nominations Now Open 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 afar or even your own entrepreneurial journey, this is the moment to…

Leadership Worthington is Live! 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 soul of our community. The Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce, along with civic, business and nonprofit partners,…

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 relentless pursuit to advocate for and amplify the voice of business throughout our community and beyond. As our…

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 the changes that come over time and realize our goal can’t be a fixed point. In order to…

Lofy Named Chamber Professional of the Year 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 Chamber of Commerce Executives of Ohio (CCEO) held February 8,…

The Return of Leadership Worthington 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 with the first full class beginning in Fall of 2024, including the return of Service…