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Ribbon-cutting assistance is included for all members at the Silver level and above. Not at Silver yet? No worries - members can also purchase ribbon cuttings for a fee.

Ready to make it official? Contact Cathy Maus to get started, and I will personally walk you through every detail and be right there with you on event day. And yes, I bring the ribbon and scissors!

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This new self-funded medical offering called the SOCA Benefit Plan is a multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA). MEWAs enable smaller employers to join together to share in the overall claims risk. By being part of a larger, self-funded pool, employers have financial protection backed by Anthem’s stop loss coverage. The SOCA Benefit Plan is available to small business employers that have at least two people enrolled on their medical plan and no more than 50 total employees. The business must be domiciled in Ohio, and must be a member in good standing with a Chamber of Commerce that is qualified to offer the SOCA Benefit Plan. To learn more about the SOCA Benefit Plan and its many advantages, contact your local Anthem Elite or Champion Broker, or ask your Chamber of Commerce for a referral. *discount only applies to chamber members who do not already have Anthem insurance.

Insurance Brokers:

Marsh & McLennan Agency      
John Barron
937-399-5500

Foley Benefits Group
Matt Foley
937-399-2900

Wallace & Turner, Inc.
Mickey Sweeney
937-324-8492

AES is an independent energy consultant who will work on your behalf to obtain the lowest energy prices.

Contact:

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Did you know that many alternative discounts are available to help reduce your annual Ohio workers’ compensation costs? Through the Greater Springfield Partnership workers’ compensation program, your organization can significantly reduce your workers’ compensation costs through a variety of alternative rating programs. Our program, administered by Sedgwick, offers you quality service and stability through the complex workers’ compensation environment.

For over 50 years, Sedgwick has been helping employers navigate Ohio’s workers’ compensation system, providing services to help them control claim-related costs and reduce premiums. Our team includes the experienced colleagues from CompManagement and CareWorks Comp. The two companies merged and are now Sedgwick. Together, we serve nearly 65,000 Ohio employers including organizations of all sizes operating in various industries across the state. Group rating programs administered by Sedgwick have produced over $4 billion in savings since group rating was introduced in 1991, and their group retrospective programs have returned over $630 million in premium refunds since the program began in 2009.

If your organization is not yet participating in this member benefit, and you would like to receive a free, no-obligation analysis from Sedgwick, email our Business Development Manager, Julia Bowling at julia.bowling@sedgwick.com

Contact Sedgwick:

Julia Bowling
Phone: 513-218-4062
Email: julia.bowlingl@sedgwick.com
Website: www.sedgwick.com/ohiotpa  

The deadline to enroll is just around the corner! Make sure you choose our program administered by Sedgwick.
Enrollment paperwork was sent to you for our traditional group rating and/or group retrospective rating programs.  The deadline to enroll in these programs is quickly approaching.  Don’t miss out on your opportunity for significant premium savings!

For more information, contact our Sedgwick program manager, Julia Bowling at julia.bowling@sedgwick.com or phone 513-218-4062.

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BWC’s Safety Grants program

On August 17th, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) announced it is reopening its Safety Grants program, making more than $41 million available in fiscal year 2027 to help Ohio employers invest in equipment that keeps workers safe and reduces injuries.  Eligible employers may now begin submitting new applications online.

Three different grant programs are available for eligible employers:

Safety Intervention Grant (SIG)
This program is available to any Ohio private or public employer covered by the State Insurance Fund.  It allows employers to purchase equipment to significantly reduce or eliminate injuries and illnesses associated with a particular task or operation.  Recipients are eligible for a 3-to-1 matching grant, up to a maximum grant award of $40,000 for each three-year eligibility cycle. This means you receive $3 for every $1 you contribute as the employer.  In return, employers must submit a one-year case study one year after the implementation date of the intervention.

Firefighter Exposure to Environmental Elements Grant (FEEEG)
This grant aids firefighters’ protection from exposure and dangerous environmental elements. Eligible safety equipment includes turnout gear, lifting tables, diesel exhaust systems, extractors/washing machines for turnout gear or personal protective equipment, hoods with barrier protection, turnout gear drying machines and washable gloves.

School Safety and Security Grant (SSSG)
This grant helps employers ensure the safety of staff who instruct children throughout the state. Eligible equipment includes safety items such as slip-resistant flooring, safe food fryers, floor cleaning machines, secured keycard systems, security doors, trauma kits and many other items.

Refer to the BWC safety grants webpage for exclusions, additional details on eligible items and to apply or email Sedgwick for additional information at sedgwickohriskservices@sedgwick.com.  

The card is free for you and your employees. Fill the card and see the discount at the pump. You can offer these cards as an employee benefit which is estimated to save the average driver $125 annually.

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Under the SECURE Act, the first significant retirement-related legislation in more than a decade, employers can offer retirement plans to their employees through a Pooled Employer Plan (PEP).  In a PEP, employers of all sizes, industries, locations, etc., can join and become a "member employer" through the SOCA Pooled Employer Plan (SOCA PEP). The Newport Group, the Pooled Plan Provider (PPP) of the SOCA PEP, is responsible for establishing, managing, providing fiduciary oversight, and operating the plan on behalf of the member employers. For more information, contact Andy Hockman at 216-287-0042 or Andy.Hockman@ascensus.com

Magai is an all-in-one AI platform that gives you access to top tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini—streamlining everything from content creation to everyday business tasks. Chamber members get 10% off for life using code SOCA10 at checkout, plus access to free training and a supportive user community. It’s the perfect way to boost productivity and stay ahead with AI—no tech skills needed. 

Chamber members have access to two shipping savings benefits to fit their shipping needs: exclusive FedEx discounts available through the FedEx Advantage program and freight savings with competitive carriers through PartnerShip. Contact sales@PartnerShip.com or 800-599-2902.

Elavon Merchant Service Processing, a division of US Bank, a leading payment processor, is committed to providing you with innovative payment solutions that enhance your business. Chamber members who take advantage of Elavon’s payment processing program will get the Chamber's preferred partner pricing. Contact John Webb to learn more, 937-671-1606 or John.Webb@usbank.com

Payroll Partners offers chamber members comprehensive payroll services with personalized, one-on-one support and no hold times—just real people behind payroll. Take advantage of exclusive benefits, including three months of free payroll and valuable savings on compliance support. To learn more, contact Melanie Norton at 937-212-7257 or mailto: mnorton@payrollpartners.net

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