Chamber Event: Business After Hours - August 21, 2025 - Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, rebranding to The Ohioan Hotel and Event Center

The Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to Business After Hours at     Thursday, August 21, 2025 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Bring plenty of business cards to share.  Invite a friend, co-worker, or colleague and let us know you are coming!   ......More

The Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to Business After Hours at     Thursday, August 21, 2025 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Bring plenty of business cards to share.  Invite a friend, co-worker, or colleague and let us know you are coming!   RSVP by Monday, August 18, 2025 Click the "Register Now" icon above or email at [email protected] or call 740-369-6221

Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center (rebranding to The Ohioan Hotel and Event Center) 100 Green Meadows Drive South Lewis Center, OH 43035 http://www.nwhotelandconferencecenter.com (614) 880-4300

Community Event: August 22, 2025 - First Citizens Good Deeds Event

Del-Co Water Wolf Water Center 6685 Olentangy River Road, Delaware Room 203

Community Event: August 23, 2025 - Symphony @ Whimsy: Movie Magic Concert

Enjoy a night of 'Movie Magic' with the Central Ohio Symphony! Soundtracks from popular movies including Disney, Star Wars, and Pirates of the Caribbean will be played throughout the evening. Lawn seating - General Admission: FREE Admission - helps us plan by RSVPing ......More

Enjoy a night of 'Movie Magic' with the Central Ohio Symphony! Soundtracks from popular movies including Disney, Star Wars, and Pirates of the Caribbean will be played throughout the evening. Lawn seating - General Admission: FREE Admission - helps us plan by RSVPing to the concert For lawn seating we encourage you to bring your own chairs and picnic blankets for the concert. There will be food trucks onsite as well as beer/wine/seltzer for purchase. No outside food or drink will be allowed in. To learn more, visit our event site:   https://boardmanartspark.org/symphony-%40-whimsy Add-on options to enhance your concert experience*! $20/person Backstretch Picnic Box Meal! (purchase by August 13th) -- Available to order soon! $22/blanket Boardman Arts Park Outdoor Picnic Blanket (comfortably fits 4) - Choose a green or blue blanket! VIP seating (purchase by August 13th): $130/ 2 people - 2 seats at a VIP Table includes: •  Heavy Appetizers, Hors d'oeuvres & Dessert (See Menu Below, Served Promptly @ 5:30pm) •  2 Drink Tickets per person $500/table - Table package includes: •  Table of 8 VIP seats •  Heavy Appetizers, Hors d'oeuvres & Dessert (See Menu Below, Served Promptly @ 5:30pm) •  2 Drink Tickets per seat $1000/sponsored table - Sponsored Table Package includes: •  Reserved Table with Sponsor Sign •  Shoutout from event stage •  Social shoutouts on the Arts Park's page •  Table of 8 VIP seats •  Heavy Appetizers, Hors d'oeuvres & Dessert (See Menu Below, Served Promptly @ 5:30pm) •  2 Drink Tickets per seat •  2 Whimsy Champagne Bottles Note: Additional drinks and food are available for purchase at the event.    

Boardman Arts Park 115 West William Street Delaware, OH 43015

Chamber Event: Safety Council - August 27, 2025 - BWC Updates

BWC Updates presented by Jeff Little, Ohio BWC sponsored by   Wednesday, August 27, 2025 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. program $5 per person to attend. No need to RSVP. Coffee and pastry will be available. Meetings will be held at: The Barn at Stratfo......More

BWC Updates presented by Jeff Little, Ohio BWC sponsored by   Wednesday, August 27, 2025 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. program $5 per person to attend. No need to RSVP. Coffee and pastry will be available. Meetings will be held at: The Barn at Stratford 2690 Stratford Road Delaware, Ohio 43015

The Barn at Stratford 2690 Stratford Road Delaware, Ohio 43015

Community Event: September 6, 2025 - Stockhands Horses for Healing Annual Fundraiser

Grab your friends, dust off your boots, and join us for a boot-scootin' good time as we raise funds to support Stockhands' programs, horses and outreach missions!  The evening will include: Professional Reining and Roping Demonstrations Therapeutic Riding Demonstratio......More

Grab your friends, dust off your boots, and join us for a boot-scootin' good time as we raise funds to support Stockhands' programs, horses and outreach missions!  The evening will include: Professional Reining and Roping Demonstrations Therapeutic Riding Demonstration Live and Silent Auctions Delicious Food Trucks for purchase  Cash Bar Sponsorship opportunities and tickets can be purchased at https://stockhands-horses-for-healing.snwbll.com/ticketing/2025-making-forward-strides Stockhands is a 501c3 Non Profit Organization serving children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities as well as Veterans, First Responders and those struggling with Mental Health and Recovery.

3788 Olentangy River Road Delaware, OH 43015

Community Event: September 8- Sandy Must Cat Food Donation Drive

Can you lend a helping paw? In honor of SourcePoint volunteer Sandy Must, who helped shape the Just For Paws Pet Program, SourcePoint will hold a cat food donation drive. Donations will go to SourcePoint’s Meals on Wheels clients’ beloved furry companions. Donors may dr......More

Can you lend a helping paw? In honor of SourcePoint volunteer Sandy Must, who helped shape the Just For Paws Pet Program, SourcePoint will hold a cat food donation drive. Donations will go to SourcePoint’s Meals on Wheels clients’ beloved furry companions. Donors may drop off unopened dry or 5.5 oz. wet cat food in the SourcePoint lobby September 8-13 during office hours (8a-8p Mon-Thu; 8a-5p Fri; 8a-12p Sat). Online shoppers can enjoy the convenience of ordering pet food directly from SourcePoint's Amazon Wishlist. Online orders are delivered quickly and directly to SourcePoint. Just remember to include your name and contact info so we can give a proper thank “mew!” Visit MySourcePoint.org/meals for more information and to access the Wish List link.

SourcePoint 800 Cheshire Rd Delaware, OH 43015

Chamber Event: HR Basics Series - September 8 - October 13, 2025

HR Basics: What you need to know to perform the HR function in your business   This educational series is designed for the staff person who is responsible for the HR function in your business but isn't an HR professional. This staff person may have been assigned t......More

HR Basics: What you need to know to perform the HR function in your business   This educational series is designed for the staff person who is responsible for the HR function in your business but isn't an HR professional. This staff person may have been assigned the HR function in addition to other duties because you're too small to employ a dedicated HR professional. It might even be you, small business owner who wears many hats. It's this scenario that is most vulnerable because if HR is just one cap you wear, you don't have the time or resources to master the Jack of all trades.  You can't afford NOT to take the time, when it comes to HR, there are too many pitfalls. This program offers a well-rounded exercise in how HR function can prevent expensive issues. The program includes: - Introduction to Human Resources (HR) Management · What is HR Management & Why is it Important? · HR Responsibilities & Processes · Strategic HR · Introduction to Compliance - Recruitment · Talent Acquisition vs Recruiting · Advertising; Interviewing; Selecting · Onboarding/Offboarding - Employee Relations · Building Positive Relationships · Conflict Resolution ? How to Have the Tough Conversations · Employee Engagement, Recognition & Motivation - Performance Management · Importance of Performance Management & Performance Management Systems · Setting Performance Standards · Conducting a Performance Review · Goal Setting & Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)/Metrics - Employee Training and Development · Designing a Training Program · Needs Assessments · Career Path Planning; Succession Planning; Monitoring · Training Evaluation - Basics of HR Management Wrap-Up · Compensation · Payroll, Benefits · Technology, Metrics · Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion This program is available for $250 per Chamber-member participant. ($325 for non-members) The program will run from 9:00-11:00am for six consecutive Monday mornings beginning September 8 at the Chamber office: 2 Troy Road, Delaware. Attendees must prepay to be eligible to participate. The program is facilitated by Natalie Plate, Let's Lead HR Consulting

Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce 2 Troy Road Delaware, OH 43015

Chamber Event: Supervisor Six Pack 2.0 Series - Session 2 - September 9, 2025

Supervisor Six Pack 2.0 Are you a manager or supervisor? How's that going? What?s your next step in leadership development?   This 6 part workshop structure challenges participants to apply the content to pertinent issues in their organization. Each se......More

Supervisor Six Pack 2.0 Are you a manager or supervisor? How's that going? What?s your next step in leadership development?   This 6 part workshop structure challenges participants to apply the content to pertinent issues in their organization. Each session will have an assignment to complete on the job during the month and then present back during the course. Participants will identify a capstone project to implement that will positively influence their organization.  Business leaders sending participants will have access to the assignment as well as coaching points reflective of the course work; actively engage in coaching to these topics to activate the learning through action.  Click here for program session details. - Basic Strategic Thinking - Presentation Skills - Influencing & Motivating - Help: I?m in the Middle! - Change Management - Professionalism & Etiquette Capstone Project: This project will be assigned to groups of 2-3 participants who will have the opportunity to target an area of leadership and management. It would involve the concepts covered in the program and would be focused in at least one of the following areas: - Employee Engagement - Managing Performance Issues - Retaining Talent - Developing Employees Project participants will set a project goal and collaborate together to create activities, strategies, and initiatives to achieve their goal for their team in their respective organizations. Program facilitators will help them select a goal and provide guidance on achieving their goals.   Ideal participants have held their supervisory position for at least a year. SSP 2.0 is available for $900 per participant* ($1000 for non Chamber-member participants). Participants will be expected to complete program exercises between sessions that apply to their job. The program will run from 8:00-11:00am on the second Tuesday of the month for six months beginning August 12, 2025 Chamber office 2 Troy Road, Delaware * Four or more from the same business will receive a discounted price of $750 per person. Must call to receive discounted price. Register by August 5, 2025 Class size is limited

Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce 2 Troy Road Delaware Ohio 43015

Chamber Event: HR Basics Series - September 8 - October 13, 2025

HR Basics: What you need to know to perform the HR function in your business   This educational series is designed for the staff person who is responsible for the HR function in your business but isn't an HR professional. This staff person may have been assigned t......More

HR Basics: What you need to know to perform the HR function in your business   This educational series is designed for the staff person who is responsible for the HR function in your business but isn't an HR professional. This staff person may have been assigned the HR function in addition to other duties because you're too small to employ a dedicated HR professional. It might even be you, small business owner who wears many hats. It's this scenario that is most vulnerable because if HR is just one cap you wear, you don't have the time or resources to master the Jack of all trades.  You can't afford NOT to take the time, when it comes to HR, there are too many pitfalls. This program offers a well-rounded exercise in how HR function can prevent expensive issues. The program includes: - Introduction to Human Resources (HR) Management · What is HR Management & Why is it Important? · HR Responsibilities & Processes · Strategic HR · Introduction to Compliance - Recruitment · Talent Acquisition vs Recruiting · Advertising; Interviewing; Selecting · Onboarding/Offboarding - Employee Relations · Building Positive Relationships · Conflict Resolution ? How to Have the Tough Conversations · Employee Engagement, Recognition & Motivation - Performance Management · Importance of Performance Management & Performance Management Systems · Setting Performance Standards · Conducting a Performance Review · Goal Setting & Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)/Metrics - Employee Training and Development · Designing a Training Program · Needs Assessments · Career Path Planning; Succession Planning; Monitoring · Training Evaluation - Basics of HR Management Wrap-Up · Compensation · Payroll, Benefits · Technology, Metrics · Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion This program is available for $250 per Chamber-member participant. ($325 for non-members) The program will run from 9:00-11:00am for six consecutive Monday mornings beginning September 8 at the Chamber office: 2 Troy Road, Delaware. Attendees must prepay to be eligible to participate. The program is facilitated by Natalie Plate, Let's Lead HR Consulting

Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce 2 Troy Road Delaware, OH 43015

Chamber Event: Ribbon Cutting - September 15, 2025 - Delaware County District Library- Main Branch

Join us as we celebrate with the Delaware County District Library Help us cut the ribbon as the Library launches its new extended hours! Monday, September 15, 2025 Ribbon Cutting at 9:00 a.m. Come celebrate the Delaware County District Library's new extende......More

Join us as we celebrate with the Delaware County District Library Help us cut the ribbon as the Library launches its new extended hours! Monday, September 15, 2025 Ribbon Cutting at 9:00 a.m. Come celebrate the Delaware County District Library's new extended hours at all branches.

Delaware County District Library- Main Branch 84 East Winter Street Delaware, OH 43015 www.delawarelibrary.org