NEW ALBANY NEWS!

New Albany NEWS BRIEF February 10, 2011

I know all of you out there are getting cabin fever with this COOOOOLLLLDDD weather we've been having here in Central Ohio. Here are a few events in the New Albany area to get you off the couch. :)

Feb 14    3-5 p.m.   Chamber Strategic Planning Task Force  at Travel Solutions 7775 Walton Parkway,
 Feb 15    11:30 a.m. -12:45 p.m. Golf Task Force – Chi Thai Restaurant 5577 N Hamilton Rd.
 Feb. 13,  7:00 p.m-9:00 p.m Hayley Gallery (45 Second St. New Albany)$25/person  A Booster of the Heart“To support NAHS Athletic Boosters Club Initiatives… champagne, a special wine tasting, Maramor Chocolates, cheese, fruit and more! Buy a ticket and get a chance at all that we have to offer for the evening.... Raffle Prizes include a hotel stay, flowers & dinner, locally crafted jewelry and McCoy Fine Arts Tickets...And you need not be present to win!.....Support the New Albany Eagles!
 Feb. 15  7 p.m. McCoy Community Center for the Arts “Perspectives of American Leadership” Lecture Series   "FDR" (Tuesday, February 15th).Tickets www.mccoycenter.org or by calling 614-245-4701.  Adults $7, students free.  Only 130 seats.  Mershad Hall at  McCoy Center, 100 West Dublin-Granville Rd, New Albany. 45-50 minutes, followed by Q&A, and refreshments.
 Feb. 17 Thurs. Chamber Event:  Healthcare Reform: Impact on Business 11:30 a.m. Luncheon at NA Country Club   $18 Members; $20 Non Members;  Panelists:  AETNA, INSURANCE OFFICE OF CENTAL OHIO, & ABERCROMBIE & FITCH;  RSVP  855-4400 Or  office@newalbanychamber.com   Panel to address issues & answer questions. 
 Feb. 22 Tues. 7-8:30 p.m. NA Chamber President to address NAWN Business Connections about how the chamber is promoting business at the Chamber Office 220 Market St. Suite 204.  FREE
 Feb . 23  7:30 a.m. Columbus Chamber Annual  Meeting – if anyone wants to call pool from New Albany – call 855-4400.
 Feb. 23    11 a.m. - 1 p.m. N A Board of Trustees –Strategic Plan Presentation   Board members only workshop at Travel Solutions.
 Feb. 28    Noon Chamber President to meet with Ohio House Representative Nancy Garland to share business concerns.  (Please forward issues with specific legislation that is impeding business and job growth to director@newalbanychamber.com  

Mar. 2 – deadline for Local Chambers – Nominate an Entrepreneur The Ohio Chamber will present the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awardto an Ohio entrepreneur who is nominated by a local chamber of commerce. Deadline is March 2, 2011. The winner will be announced at the Ohio Chamber’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 10 and will receive a check for $25,000! The local chamber that nominates the winner will receive a check for $1,000! For more information, contact Eileen Leuby 855-4400 or email director@newalbanychamber.com

 Sat. Mar. 5   7 a.m. - 3 p.m  Cheryl’s Cookies– One Day Bake Sale –.  See www.newalbanychamber.com  go to calendar go to Mar. 5
And print out the coupon and receive a free cookie.   70% off retail prices that day!  
 Mar. 8   11:30 a.m. Taste of New Albany Task Force launches.  Anyone interested in serving can send an email to director@newalbanychamber.com
 Mar 12  NAAC Seussical Junior Auditions
 Mar. 15  11:30 a.m. Golf Task  Force to meet at Flanagans (corner of Clark State and NA Reynoldsburg Rd
Mar 15 New Albany Toastmasters Club
 Mar. 18 Kobie Boykins Lecture/Space Exploration at McCoy
 Mar. 20 New Albany Symphony “Beethoven;s Triple Concerto and Season Finale Gala
 P O O L - Plain Township Aquatic Center, 7650 Swickard Woods Blvd, NA  “Early-Bird” discounted rates until March 31, 2011.  Rentals for Saturday nights for corporate pool parties, employee appreciation events, corporate anniversary celebrations and customer appreciation parties.  Contact 855-7770 or visit the website at: www.plaintownship.org and click on “Aquatic Center”.
 
A NEW ALBANY FARMER"S MARKET is in the works for Summer 2011  to be held Thursdays 4-7 p.m. at Market Square July 7 through September 8..  Ohio produce, Ohio Goods Ohio variety!  If you would like a packet forwarded to you email director@newalbanychamber.com  Sponsored by Healthy New Albany Initiatives.