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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 Worthington Area Chamber, I’ve spent countless hours listening to our businesses, engaging with community members and reflecting on the opportunities that lie…

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 acres of untapped potential in the very heart of our community. Right now, it accounts for 10…

What If Worthington Went All In? A Thought Leadership Blog Series 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 three-part blog series called “What…

Introducing the Worthington Business Recovery Hub: Because Every Step Forward Matters 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 businesses have faced more than their fair share of challenges. From four devastating…

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 geography, digital silos and social boundaries, Chambers provide a blueprint for leveraging cross-sector partnerships to tackle big challenges and create meaningful connections. A recent report,…

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 Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives found that U.S. adults see Chambers’ top roles as growing the local economy (45%), growing businesses locally (43%),…

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 exhaustion is rampant and political fragmentation feels like the norm, the role of Chambers has never been more critical…or more catalytic. According to…

2024: A Year of Transformation 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 leadership, positioning ourselves to continue making a significant impact in the years to come. Here…

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 a supportive and dynamic business community is crucial. Here are five compelling reasons to join the Worthington Area Chamber of…

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…