Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce members not only receive benefits through our advocacy and networking events but also have the opportunity to save money on costs related to their business. Here are a few of the money-saving opportunities available through the partnerships we’ve created for our members:

Sedgwick

Your organization can significantly reduce your OH 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 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. For more information or for a no-cost, no-obligation quote of your potential premium savings, contact our Sedgwick representative, Julia Bowling, (513) 218-4062 or [email protected]

Here is the link for the workers’ compensation group rating application.

Click here for the BWC Group Rating Accountability Letter.

Our managed program, the Ross County Safety Council, also helps businesses save money and create safety awareness for its members. Please call Dacia Gierhart at 740-702-2722 for more information.

Elavon

Run your business better with Elavon

The right payment solution can help grow your business, set you apart from competitors, and expand your brand. That’s why the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance has partnered with Elavon to provide members with innovative payment processing solutions at exclusive members-only pricing.

Whether you do business online, in-person, or on the go, Elavon makes accepting credit and debit card payments quick, easy, and secure. More than a processor, their payment solutions help increase sales, improve business operations, and control costs.

Your business is unique. Your payment solutions should be, too. While focusing on your goals, let Elavon be the payment partner you can trust.

Chamber Energy & Sustainability Programs

The Chamber Energy Program provides energy supply solutions for our members’ homes, small businesses, and large commercial operations. As your trusted partner, we strive to provide education and protection in everything we do. The Chamber Sustainability Program helps members reduce energy costs by connecting them with effective efficiency solutions, project funding, and financing. This program can assist you with solution and vendor selection and ensure you maximize your ROI using various available federal, state, and local rebates, grants, incentives, and other funding options.

If you want a complimentary bill review to see if you can save on energy costs and/or improve energy efficiency, choose one of the following options.

For more information, visit https://chamberenergyprogram.com

Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance

SOCA Benefit Plan: This self-funded health program can lead to more rate stability and is a smart solution that offers potential savings for groups with 50 or fewer employees. SOCA has teamed up with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to administer this plan and to provide stop-loss coverage. Locally, this is provided by Network Financial Services, Inc.. Jerry Phillips is president, call (740) 775-8200.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield: Membership includes access to quality, affordable health care plan options from Anthem. As a chamber member with 2-99 employees, you will have access to a 1.4% savings on any Anthem group health insurance plan through a premium tax credit savings.

Chamber Energy Program: Community Energy Advisors (CEA) is a Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) certified energy management firm that educates and empowers organizations to maximize the economics of their energy assets. By staying one step ahead of changes in the energy industry and utilizing analytics, advanced tariff modeling and reporting, CEA delivers many energy management solutions that positively impact customers’ bills.

Clark Schaefer Strategic HR: As a premier provider of Outsourced HR, Recruitment, and Training services, we can partner with you to develop, strengthen, augment, or manage your human resources. We give you the benefits of having experienced HR professionals dedicated to supporting some or all of your company’s HR needs, without adding headcount. We’ve been providing human resources expertise to organizations of all sizes since 1995, and we’re proud to be recognized as a leader in our industry. Bottom line, we can save you time by tackling your HR, Recruitment, and Training challenges – no matter how big or small – allowing you to focus on what you do best. Click here for more information. For a free quote, contact our experts:  [email protected].

SOCA Pooled Employer Plan: Under the SECURE Act, the first significant retirement-related legislation in over 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 together 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 the establishment, management, fiduciary oversight, and operations of the plan on behalf of the member employers. For more information, contact Dale Essenmacher at 248-212-3223 or [email protected].

Click here for the SOCA offerings from the Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce.

LegalShield/IDShield

We believe every family and every business, including you, deserves affordable legal and identity theft protection. No matter how traumatic or challenging your situation is or how large or small your business is, we are here to help. For more than 50 years, LegalShield has given families and small businesses access to some of the country’s best legal minds without worrying about high hourly bills. The LegalShield network of attorneys is paid a portion of a very affordable monthly membership allowing them to proactively focus on your individual and small business issues rather than charging you. Click here for more.

PartnerShip

Chamber members who utilize shipping services can receive discounted rates on eligible services with our agreement with PartnerShip. With PartnerShip on your team, you can focus on running your business. They offer everything from LTL, Truckload, Small Package, inbound shipping, and warehouse services, using proven carriers such as R&L Carriers, YRC Freight, Estes, and more. For small businesses, ask them about their FedEx Advantage discounts. Click here to get started with PartnerShip!

Payroll Partners

Payroll Partners has been assisting Ohio businesses with payroll for more than 20 years. Partnering with us means working with award-winning technology and real people. Watch this video to learn more.

Payroll Partners’ Key Benefits for Chamber Members

• First THREE months of streamlined payroll processing and expert tax filing absolutely free for all new clients who are members of our partner chambers. 

• FREE Ohio BWC Workers’ Comp Support: As a chamber member, you’ll receive complimentary support for Ohio BWC premium payments. Receive up to $500 in savings on OBWC support. Get hassle-free tracking and accurate true-up filing.

• Comprehensive Local Services: Benefit from a comprehensive suite of local services, covering both live-in and work-in Village/City filings, retirement (401K) reporting, and garnishment management for hassle-free compliance.

• Personalized Payroll Assistance: No matter the size of your business, rest assured with a designated local payroll representative at your service, offering personalized support to address your unique payroll needs.

To learn more, visit our website at https://payrollpartners.net OR contact Account Executive, Matt Flynn at [email protected] or call 937-829-5581.

Dolr

Dolr is a financial wellness benefit that helps employees beat student debt and build wealth. Founded and based in Ohio, it’s making an impact by enabling employers to engage, retain, and recruit great talent across the country.