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SUMMARY:Business Before Hours Open House - Better Business Bureau - April 16\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS\n\n			Invitation\n\n			Hosted by\n\n			\n			\n		\n		\n			Better Business Bureau\n		\n		\n			\n			Start your morning with meaningful connections and practical insight at this month's Business Before Hours\, hosted in partnership with the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce and BBB\, Central & SE Ohio.\n\n			Join fellow local business leaders for coffee\, conversation\, and a short presentation exploring  "Advancing Business Performance through Marketplace Trust." BBB President & CEO Judy Dollison will share how tools like customer reviews\, marketplace resources\, and Accreditation help businesses build credibility and stand out to customers.\n\n			Whether you are a long-time Accredited Business\, exploring Accreditation\, or simply looking to expand your network in the Marion business community\, this event will help you start your day with new ideas and connections.\n\n			What to Expect\n\n			  Networking with local business owners and community leaders\n\n			  Light breakfast and coffee\n\n			  A short presentation from BBB President & CEO Judy Dollison\n\n			  A chance to learn how Trust and transparency strengthen business growth\n\n			  Enter your business card for a drawing to win Anthony Thomas Chocolates\n			\n		\n		\n			 \n		\n		\n			Where:            \n			Marion Area Chamber of Commerce (Harding Centre Garden Room)\n\n			267 W Center St\n\n			Marion\, OH 43302\n		\n		\n			 \n			 \n		\n		\n			When:\n			Thursday\, April 16\, 2026\n		\n		\n			 \n			 \n		\n		\n			Time:\n			8:00 to 9:30 a.m.\n		\n		\n			 \n			 \n		\n		\n			RSVP:\n			Register by clicking the Register Icon\, calling the office at 740.382.2181\, or emailing the Chamber at chamberstaff@marionareachamber.org \n		\n		\n			 \n			 \n		\n		\n			\n			Click below to learn more about\n\n			Better Business Bureau\n			\n		\n		\n			 \n		\n		\n			\n			Event Description:\n\n			\n			Business Before Hours is the perfect blend of relaxation and relationship-building\, offering Chamber members a chance to connect with fellow professionals in a friendly and welcoming environment. Designed to fit seamlessly into your morning routine\, this free event is an exclusive benefit of Chamber membership\, open to all member businesses and their employees.\n\n			Join us to enjoy a laid-back atmosphere\, great conversation\, and the opportunity to forge meaningful connections that could lead to future business opportunities. Don't forget to invite your entire office! This is a team-friendly event where everyone can benefit from networking and learning about the local business community.\n\n			RSVP today and start your day off right with Business Before Hours!
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:&nbsp\;\n<div style="text-align: center\; font-size: 11px\;">\n<table align="center" border="1" bordercolor="#ccc" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" height="568" style="border-collapse:collapse\;" width="508">\n	<tbody>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="2" style="text-align: center\;">\n			<p><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><img alt="" height="115" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1518/Image/BAH/2024/Logowithouttagline.png" style="width: 439px\; height: 115px\;" width="439" /></span></span><span style="font-size:36px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;">BUSINESS BEFORE&nbsp\;HOURS<br />\n			<u>Invitation</u></span></span><br />\n			<span style="font-size:22px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;">Hosted by</span></span></span><br />\n			<img alt="" height="360" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1518/Image/Business_Before_Hours/2026/BBBlogoupdated.jpg" style="width: 240px\; height: 360px\;" width="240" /></p>\n			</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="2" style="text-align: left\; vertical-align: top\;"><strong><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;">Better Business Bureau</span></span></span></strong></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="2" style="text-align: left\; vertical-align: top\;">\n			<p style="font-size: 11px\; margin-bottom: 12pt\;"><span style="font-size: 11pt\;">Start your morning with meaningful connections and practical insight at this month&rsquo\;s&nbsp\;<b>Business Before Hours</b>\, hosted in partnership with the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce and BBB\, Central &amp\; SE Ohio.</span></p>\n\n			<p style="font-size: 11px\; margin-bottom: 12pt\;"><span style="font-size: 11pt\;">Join fellow local business leaders for coffee\, conversation\, and a short presentation exploring&nbsp\; &ldquo\;<b>Advancing Business Performance through Marketplace Trust</b>.&rdquo\; BBB President &amp\; CEO Judy Dollison will share how tools like customer reviews\, marketplace resources\, and Accreditation help businesses build credibility and stand out to customers.</span></p>\n\n			<p style="font-size: 11px\; margin-bottom: 12pt\;"><span style="font-size: 11pt\;">Whether you are a long-time Accredited Business\, exploring Accreditation\, or simply looking to expand your network in the Marion business community\, this event will help you start your day with new ideas and connections.</span></p>\n\n			<h3 style="margin-bottom: 4pt\;"><span style="font-size: 13pt\;">What to Expect</span></h3>\n\n			<p style="font-size: 11px\; margin-bottom: 12pt\;"><span class="m7327389077601353868gmail-im"><span style="font-size: 11pt\;">&bull\; Networking with local business owners and community leaders</span></span><br />\n			<span style="font-size: 11pt\;"><span class="m7327389077601353868gmail-im">&bull\; Light breakfast and coffee</span><br />\n			&bull\; A short presentation from BBB President &amp\; CEO Judy Dollison<br />\n			&bull\; A chance to learn how Trust and transparency strengthen business growth<br />\n			&bull\; Enter your business card for a drawing to win&nbsp\;<b>Anthony Thomas Chocolates</b></span></p>\n			</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="2" style="text-align: left\; vertical-align: top\;">&nbsp\;</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="text-align: left\; vertical-align: top\;"><span style="color:#000000\;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px\;"><span style="font-family: verdana\;">Where</span>: &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\; </span></strong></span></td>\n			<td colspan="1" style="text-align: left\; vertical-align: top\;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span style="font-size: 14px\;"><span style="font-family: verdana\;">Marion Area Chamber of Commerce (Harding Centre Garden Room)<br />\n			267 W Center St<br />\n			Marion\, OH 43302</span></span></span></strong></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="text-align: left\; vertical-align: top\;">&nbsp\;</td>\n			<td colspan="1" style="text-align: left\; vertical-align: top\;">&nbsp\;</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="text-align: left\; vertical-align: top\;"><span style="color:#800000\;"><b style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: verdana\; font-size: 14px\;">When:</b></span></td>\n			<td colspan="1" style="text-align: left\; vertical-align: top\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><strong><span style="color:#000000\;"><font style="">Thursday\, April 16</font>\, 2026</span></strong></span></span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="text-align: left\; vertical-align: top\;">&nbsp\;</td>\n			<td colspan="1" style="text-align: left\; vertical-align: top\;">&nbsp\;</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="text-align: left\; vertical-align: top\;"><span style="color:#000000\;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px\;"><span style="font-family: verdana\;">Time:</span></span></strong></span></td>\n			<td colspan="1" style="text-align: left\; vertical-align: top\;"><strong><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;">8:00 to 9:30 a.m.</span></span></span></strong></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="text-align: left\; vertical-align: top\;">&nbsp\;</td>\n			<td colspan="1" style="text-align: left\; vertical-align: top\;">&nbsp\;</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="vertical-align: top\; text-align: left\;"><span style="color:#000000\;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px\;"><span style="font-family: verdana\;">RSVP:</span></span></strong></span></td>\n			<td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align: top\; text-align: left\;"><strong><span style="font-family: verdana\;"><span style="font-size: 14px\;"><span style="color:#000000\;">Register by clicking the Register Icon\, calling the office at </span><u><a href="tel:740.382.2181"><span style="color:#000000\;">740.382.2181</span></a>\,</u><span style="color:#000000\;"> or emailing the Chamber at <a href="mailto:chamberstaff@marionareachamber.org?subject=RSVP%20Business%20after%20hours"><u>chamberstaff@marionareachamber.org </u></a></span></span></span></strong></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="vertical-align: top\;">&nbsp\;</td>\n			<td colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top\; text-align: left\;">&nbsp\;</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="2" style="vertical-align: top\; text-align: left\;">\n			<p style="text-align: center\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><strong><span style="color:#000000\;">Click below&nbsp\;to learn more about</span></strong></span></span><br />\n			<a href="https://www.bbb.org/"><span style="color:#0000CD\;"><font face="verdana"><span style="font-size: 14px\;"><b>Better Business Bureau</b></span></font></span></a></p>\n			</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="2" style="vertical-align: top\; text-align: left\;">&nbsp\;</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td colspan="2" style="text-align: left\; vertical-align: top\;">\n			<div class="mn-event-head"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><strong><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="color:#000000\;">Event Description:</span></span></strong></span></div>\n\n			<div class="mn-event-head">\n			<p><span style="color:#000000\;"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;">Business Before Hours is the perfect blend of relaxation and relationship-building\, offering Chamber members a chance to connect with fellow professionals in a friendly and welcoming environment. Designed to fit seamlessly into your morning routine\, this free event is an exclusive benefit of Chamber membership\, open to all member businesses and their employees.</span></span></strong></span></p>\n\n			<p><span style="color:#000000\;"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;">Join us to enjoy a laid-back atmosphere\, great conversation\, and the opportunity to forge meaningful connections that could lead to future business opportunities. Don&#39\;t forget to invite your entire office! This is a team-friendly event where everyone can benefit from networking and learning about the local business community.</span></span></strong></span></p>\n\n			<p><span style="color:#000000\;"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;">RSVP today and start your day off right with Business Before Hours!</span></span></strong></span></p>\n			</div>\n			</td>\n		</tr>\n	</tbody>\n</table>\n</div>\n
LOCATION:Marion Area Chamber of Commerce (Harding Centre Garden Room) 267 W Center St Marion\, OH 43302
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URL:https://business.marionareachamber.org/events/details/business-before-hours-open-house-better-business-bureau-april-16-2026-499488
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