Dublin Chamber 2019 January February Magazine DCCNewsJanFeb19FinalONLINE | Page 7

Founders of Area Businesses Lead Chamber’s Upcoming Women in Business Luncheons You are invited to network with area business leaders at these special luncheons, where attendees are invited to share information about their businesses, make new business relationships and exchange ideas. Register online for only $22 per session for Chamber members, which includes lunch. Jan. 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. La Scala Restaurant Featured speaker: Bonnie Coley-Malir co-founder of City Barbeque Bonnie Coley-Malir Bonnie will discuss her career and the path that led her to partner with her husband to start City Barbeque, which now has 36 locations in Ohio, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and North Carolina. March 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fado Pub & Kitchen Featured speaker: Mindi Wells, founder and managing attorney of Wells Law Mindi Wells Mindi comes from a family of small business owners and spent much of her career on the business side of organizations. In this session she will share her experience in the art of negotiation and provide you with strategies you can use immediately in your personal and professional life. ADVANCE YOUR CAREER BY ENROLLING IN THE Leadership Academy Class of 2019 Take advantage of this opportunity to attend valuable sessions where speakers help strengthen your career and professional skills as you build new relationships with other young professionals and get involved in the community. Nationally recognized speakers will lead six after-work sessions that cover the most timely leadership topics, including: • • • • • • Leadership & Ethics The Fine Art of Networking Making Positive Changes that Last Learn What’s Possible Are You Built to Lead? Eyes of a Leader STARTS JAN. 10! Classes are held from 6 to 8 p.m. on the following dates: Jan. 10, Jan. 23, Feb. 6, Feb. 20, March 13 and March 20. Tuition for the Leadership Academy is only $299 per person and may be sponsored by an employer or paid by an individual. “ The Leadership Academy allowed me to network and build relationships with other young professionals in the community on a more personal level than other events and meetings. The speakers and activities also enhanced my leadership qualities and provided me with new ideas to implement at work. ” —Kylene Deitemyer, manager of Training Programs at Deere and Company and Leadership Academy graduate. ONLY To request an application, call the $299 Dublin Chamber of Commerce at 614-889-2001, or register online at DublinChamber.org/leadershipacademy. Dublin Chamber News 7