Member Benefits
Money Savings
- Comprehensive Group Health Insurance coverage at affordable rates for small business and sole proprietors
- BasiCare Plus 24/7 Physician Access with Zero Copay
- Credit Card Processing Discount Program with Elavon
- Tuition discount program with Franklin University
- Energy Savings with Community Energy Partners
- My HR Extension Discount Program
- Worker's Compensation Group Ratings
- Constant Contact discount
- Workers' Compensation discount through partnership with PEO (Professional Employer Organization)
- Office Supply Discount Program with Friends Office
- Shipping Discount
Anthem has partnered with several Ohio based Chamber of Commerce Chapters to create the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA/MEWA) group health insurance product for Ohio based business with 2-49 employees.
This is a medically underwritten product, so employers must have employee’s complete application via the Form Fire, electronic application system.
82% of all illnesses are served by telehealth. BasiCare Plus provides access to an MDLIVE physician for you and your family anywhere in the country by phone or video!
BasiCare Plus Highlights:
- Unlimited 24/7 physician access
- Board certified physicians in every state
- Zero copay with unlimited access
- Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy
- Family members included
Find out more about BasiCare Plus HERE.
We make payment acceptance easy. No matter how you accept payments, in-person, online or on-the go, our omnicommerce payment solutions make it fast, easy and secure.
If you think you’re paying too much for payment processing, let us know. We’ll provide a FREE rate analysis so you can see how U.S.Bank Payment Services can help you reduce your processing expenses.
Contact John Webb US Bank Payment Solutions Market Manager at 937-671-1606 or John.webb@usbank.com
Chamber Energy Program & Chamber Sustainability Program
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 their energy costs by connecting them with effective efficiency solutions and project funding and financing. This program can assist you with solution and vendor selection and ensure you are maximizing your ROI using a wide array of available federal, state, and local rebates, grants, incentives, and other funding options.
If you would like to obtain a complimentary bill review to see if you can save on your energy costs and/or improve your energy efficiency, simply choose one of the following options.
- Email a recent copy of your utility bill to billreview@ceateam.com
- Call 330-208-2082
For more information, visit https://chamberenergyprogram.com.
Embark on a journey from Human Resources hurdles to business success with My HR Extension. Unlike other consultants, we specialize in propelling all sizes of companies and nonprofits into realms of success by turning Human Resources challenges into growth catalysts. Small business owners often face many tricky human resources problems, especially when their business isn't big enough (yet) to have a full-time Human Resources Manager to handle these issues. With Your Human Resources Consultant, it's like having a HR Manager for these problems, without spending a lot of money.
With a unique blend of personalized Human Resources solutions, we ensure legal compliance, proficient talent management, and foster a harmonious work culture, all while being a cost-effective choice. Our seasoned HR experts not only provide immediate solutions but lay down a roadmap for sustainable growth. Choose My HR Extension, where your business isn’t just another project, but a partnership nurtured towards achieving operational excellence. Transform your Human Resources from a pain point to a strategic asset with My HR Extension
We are pleased to partner with My HR Extension to offer members discounts on their HR solutions, heling businesses manage HR functions such as recruiting, employee relations, handbooks, HR audits, and more. Reach directly out to Casey Webster the Founder & CEO at info@myhrextension.com or 937-671-1598 Learn more about their Troy Chamber Member Discounts and how they can help you protect and grow your bottom line through HR solutions.
Save Significantly on Your Workers’ Compensation Premium
Did you know that many alternative discounts are available to help reduce your annual Ohio workers’ compensation costs? Through the Sedgwick workers’ compensation program, your organization can significantly reduce your workers’ compensation costs through a variety of alternative rating programs. 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. Their team includes the experienced colleagues from CompManagement and CareWorks Comp. The two companies merged and are now Sedgwick. Together, they 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 Julia Bowling at julia.bowling@sedgwick.com or apply online at www.sedgwick.com/ac3/troy
Contact Sedgwick:
Julia Bowling
Phone: 513-218-4062
Email: julia.bowling@sedgwick.com Website: www.sedgwick.com/ohiotpa
Sedgwick Safety Resource Page www.sedgwick.com/ohiotpa/resources
(You must use the link provided to sign up)
Employers are able to run their payroll, taxes, under Teamworx’s Fed ID instead of their own. Teamworx provides payroll, taxes, workers comp, unemployment/HR, safety services to their clients.
Small employers vs. Larger employers: Small employers may not enjoy any workers comp savings but will have an HR professional on-call instead of having to hire somebody. Larger employers that might have an HR Director would benefit by having Teamworx facilitate/help the HR Dir-plus save significant premium dollars per year. Ways we help are: Labor issues, lawsuits, workers comp & unemployment claims/disputes, I-9 issues (proving employee legal status).
Best type of businesses to benefit from Teamworx:
- Blue Collar Industries (Construction-Foundries, Manufacturing, Transportation, Nursing Facilities)
- 50-200 Employees will financially benefit the most
- Employers that do not have an HR Director on staff (or thinking about hiring one)
- Employers that are already outsourcing payroll
- Employers that have dealt with lawsuits or unemployment claims
- Employers that have an increase in workers comp premiums
Teamworx markets:
- Workers Comp Savings-- Construction, Roofers, Manufacturing, Transportation, Nursing Homes are the best candidates. These employers pay the most premiums of any other industry. The sweet spot # of employees are 100-200.
- Employers in need of an HR Manager—Instead of paying for a full time HR Manager, rely on Teamworx and pay a fraction of the cost. # of employees usually under 50 in this scenario.
- Employers unhappy with their payroll provider. This can be an opportunity to hire a PEO- Teamworx and gain more services that will help protect your business.
- Employers that have dealt with Lawsuits and/or costly Unemployment claims. Teamworx will fight Unemployment claims, and protect clients from lawsuits by updating employee handbooks and make sure write-up/documentation is done correctly.
First Step:
Allow a FREE review (AC3 Temporary Authorization). Teamworx will run preliminary numbers and give the employer a good idea how much they will save annually.
Please email James Baker via phone 513.315.8834 or jbaker@teamworxhr.com
FriendsOffice is one of Ohio's largest independently owned office supply dealers. For over 30 years, FriendsOffice has been the go-to source for companies and school districts throughout Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. For More Info, Email Amy Lyons - alyons@friendsoffice.com or 937-418-8737
Two Plus Two Chamber Enhanced Loyalty Program
- Most Chamber Members Eligible
- No Cost to Chamber Members
- 2% Customer Rebate on all Purchases
Shipping Benefits from PartnerShip
The Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance provides an extensive range of programs to local businesses of all industries in Ohio. We invite you to view our Shipping Program below.
Shipping Benefits for Your Business
(Please contact your Chamber to determine if they offer this benefit.)
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.
FedEx Discounts
SOCA member chambers have access to exceptional FedEx discounts.
- 45% off on FedEx Express shipping
- 45% off on FedEx Express international shipping
- 25% off on FedEx Ground shipping
- 25% off on FedEx Home Delivery
How it works
If you currently ship with FedEx, you'll be able to continue using it the same way you do today. After you enroll, the discounts will be added to your account and then automatically applied to your shipments. Don't have an account? No problem. You can open one when you enroll.
Get started
Enroll in the FedEx Advantage Program today to sign up for your FedEx discounts. You'll receive confirmation once the discounts have been added to your account and you're ready to start saving. If you have any questions, email fedex@PartnerShip.com or call 440-517-7275.
Resources
- Free FedEx Express packaging
- My FedEx Rewards
- A Practical Guide to Parcel Shipping Rates
- Your No-Nonsense Guide to Dimensional Weight Pricing
If you have any questions, email sales@PartnerShip.com or call 800-599-2902.
Visibility & Advertising Opportunities
- Business Listing on Chamber Website - Standard & Enhanced
- Monthly newsletter ad/inserts
- Members mailing list
- Member directory
- Website banner ads
- Event sponsorship opportunities
- Bi-annual Community Guide
Business Resources
- Free Notary Public Service
- Certificate of Origin service through our partner American World Trade Chamber of Commerce
- New Resident / Relocation Packets - Great package for recruiting employees or just welcoming new neighbors to Troy, are available at the chamber.
- Use of Board Room Free use of chamber board room as available. Must be scheduled in advance.
(More information HERE) - Wage, Salary & Benefit Biennial Survey - A county-wide survey conducted by the Miami County Chambers.
Networking & Referral Opportunities
- Events designed to develop your network
- Morning Connections (morning networking held every other month)
- Monthly "On The Menu" Luncheon
- Table of Six Lunches (every other month)
- Business Afterhours (as scheduled)
- Event participation
- Member pricing at events
- Chamber Member Preferred Referrals
Qualified Small Businesses also receive a US Chamber Small Business Membership through our Federation Partnership Program.
Work Safety Programs
- Risk Control 360
RE: Group-Rating Safety Accountability
Dear Employer:
Each year Ohio employers have the opportunity to participate in BWC’s Group-Experience-Rating Program or Group-Retrospective-Rating Program. While these programs are not required, they do provide you with an opportunity to significantly reduce your workers’ compensation premiums, while increasing your awareness of safety and risk-management strategies.
Workplace safety is an important component of these programs. To succeed in accident prevention, we encourage you to use the many resources available to you. We believe a group-rating program is a partnership that includes you and your employees, your sponsoring organization or third-party administrator (TPA) and BWC. Each has specific roles and responsibilities, all designed to assist in preventing workplace accidents. This letter outlines the safety services expectations you should have as an employer enrolled in a group-rating program.
The employer will:
· Maintain a safe workplace.
· Attend safety training to enhance workplace safety.
· Use BWC’s safety services as needed.
· Fulfill the required two-hour training requirement and provide proof of attendance to sponsor for claim(s)
occurring within the last year.
The certified primary and affiliated sponsoring organizations will:
· Sponsor eight hours of safety training (this may be done at one time or may be provided incrementally as long as the total is at least eight hours).
· Provide information regarding safety resources to group members.
· Possibly assist an employer in achieving its safety needs.
· Manage employer fulfillment of the two-hour training requirement, where applicable.
· Publish this letter to group members.
The TPA may:
· Assist sponsoring organizations with fulfilling the group-rating safety requirements.
· Assist an employer with its safety needs.
· Work in conjunction with sponsors to develop safety training and deliver safety resources.
· Provide resources for claims handling.
BWC will:
· Monitor group-rating safety activities to confirm requirements are met.
· Remain in communication with sponsoring organizations to provide recommendations for fulfilling safety requirements.
· Provide safety training through Ohio’s Center for Occupational Safety & Health.
· Offer on-site safety consultation (hazard assessments, air and noise monitoring, ergonomics evaluation, training) by a BWC safety professional.
· Offer publications and videos for safety program support.
· Conduct employer visits to confirm the employer is meeting group-rating requirements, when appropriate.
The goal of this collaborative effort is to make sure all your safety needs are met. Using these resources will assist you in preventing accidents, reducing claims costs and achieving the highest discounts possible. Below you’ll find contact information for various resources.
Group sponsor: Troy Area Chamber of Commerce @ 339-8769
TPA: Sedgwick
BWC: https://www.bwc.ohio.gov/employer/services/safetyhygiene.asp, groupratingsafety@bwc.state.oh.us