September 2016
Holland-Springfield Chamber News

Power Up Your Morning with The Chamber Partnership Coffee Connections!

September 15, 2016



We invite you to join us on
Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 7:30-9:00am.

Starbucks
6635 Airport Highway
Holland, Ohio 43528

 

Featured speaker:
Linda S. Kerul, Manager of the Holland Branch Library

Not a day goes by at the Library that we don't hear someone say "I never knew the Library did that!"  Learn about some of the Library's so-called best kept secrets! Information about some of our newest services, various eMedia options, Library programs and how they benefit our community, and unique Library's resources; as well as related handouts. 

Be sure to bring your business cards and be ready to network with other Chamber Members!

Please Register Below if you plan on Attending.

REGISTER HERE 

Support the Chamber Scholarship Fund by Subscribing to the Holland-Springfield Journal!



Support the Holland-Springfield Chamber of Commerce scholarship fund and keep up with all of the latest community news!!

The Journal is teaming up with the Chamber for a subscription drive and will donate $10.00 from each subscription to the Chamber Scholarship committee, which provides scholarships to Springfield students entering a business-related field in college.

Subscriptions are just
$25.00
for 52 weeks 

New in-county subscriptions only! 

Offer Expires September 30, 2016

Click on the flyer provided for more information or to sign-up to receive the Holland-Springfield Journal!!

CLICK HERE 

HR NOW Council Corner!


 
HR Council Corner
 
Much anxiety has been created over the recent passage of Ohio House Bill 523 which takes effect September 8th starting the process to allow legal use of marijuana within its borders for medicinal use only. 
From all accounts it will be a long process from one up to two years for the State to put together the licensing and regulatory framework under which the program will operate.  Once the program becomes effective, then patients with specific debilitating diseases will be eligible to use medical marijuana. 
For the business owner, nothing prohibits an employer from establishing and enforcing drug testing policies, drug-free workplace policies or zero-tolerance drug policies.  Employees who are discharged from work because of violations of any of those policies are considered to have been discharged for just cause. 
Drug policies currently in place should be sufficient at this time.  The law specifically provides that employment laws are generally unaffected by the marijuana law since it is still classified as a class one drug and is considered an illegal substance under Federal Law. 
On another note, to help our members understand the new regulations pertaining to FLSA Revisions to the White-Collar Overtime Exemptions that become effective December 1, 2016, we will be hosting an HR Workshop on September 20th.  For more details and how to register, click on the link provided in this newsletter.
 

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Paramount Insurance Available for Chamber members!

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Many businesses, especially smaller businesses, want affordable health insurance for their employees, but lack the buying power of much larger companies. By joining the Holland-Springfield Chamber of Commerce, smaller businesses can take advantage of group buying power through special Alliance plans from Paramount that offer extremely competitive prices and a variety of plan options.  Paramount’s association plans are for northwest Ohio businesses with 2-49 employees, as well as self-employed individuals who belong to an association.  Alliance plans are available fully-funded, under our HMO or CDHP platform. We have a variety of association plan options for you to choose from. Please contact the Chamber today for more information and to be connected with one of our brokers. 
 
BECK INSURANCE

William "Bill" Beck, CIC, Agent
​Office 877-446-2325 (BECK)
Email bbeck@beckinsurance.com
Mobile 419-262-2778
Fax 419-445-6446


Natalie Grieser, Agent
Office 877-446-2325 (BECK)
Email natalie@beckinsurance.com
Mobile 419-330-9840
Fax 419-445-6446
www.beckinsurance.com



THE ASHLEY GROUP
Derrick Stumm
Employee Benefit Specialist
The Ashley Group

www.theashleygroup.com
The Ashley Group
PHONE: 419-897-1001
TOLL-FREE: 1-888-897-1001
​FAX: 419-897-7678

NEW: Check Out this EXCLUSIVE offer from iHeart Media!!

10% Discount offered through the Chamber!


 
The Chamber Partnership has partnered with iHeart Media to offer an exclusive deal to our members! Do you currently advertise on the radio? or have you thought about it? Well as a member of The Chamber Partnership you can receive a 10% discount if you chose to advertise with iHeart Media.

So why radio you may ask? 93% of the population listens to the radio everyday, which means radio advertising can offer tremendous reach, target ability, and affordability! With 7 established radio brands including 92.5 KISS FM and 101.5 The River, the reach to potential customers is astronomical!

For more information on advertising with iHeart Media, please call the Chamber office at 419-865-2110.

Office Depot/Office Max Discount Office Supply Program Now Available!

Chamber Members Save on Office Supplies!!


 
Discounts are up to 40% either in store or online purchases. Online orders of $50.00 and over are shipping at no charge. All area Office Max locations are also participating. See the attached flyer to see what items you can save on in the Office Depot Program!!

CLICK HERE


  
Shelley Roach
Account Manager
Holland-Springfield
Chamber of Commerce
Email
Office :(419) 360-1063

Interested in Constant Contact Call Tamara Jaros!


We have teamed up with Constant Contact to bring you an exclusive discount of up to 25% off their entire suite of online marketing tools including: Email Marketing, 
Event Marketing, Online Survey, and Social Campaigns.

Get your business signed up today!

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Tamara Jaros Constant Contact Consultant
Holland-Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Office: 734-516-9788

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General Information

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Holland-Springfield Chamber of Commerce (TM)
1245 Clarion Ave. PO BOX 1047
Holland, Ohio 43528
p) 419.865.2110

Providing Solutions & Services to Over 2,000 Businesses & Organizations

Thanks for making our Golf Outing a Success!

Presented by: The Countertop Shop and HMS



The Holland-Springfield 26th Annual Golf Outing- August 15, 2016
We had a great time and lots of fun! Thanks to everyone for participating!
  

  
PRESENTED BY:

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Hole-In-One Sponsor:
THANK YOU!!



This Year's ACE Sponsors: THANK YOU!!



 

The DRIVE Group B2B Expo 2016-MEMBERS SIGN UP TODAY! SPOTS GOING FAST!

Thursday, September 22nd 3pm to 7pm


POWERED BY:

AND PRESENTED BY: 
 

SIGN UP TODAY-----SPOTS GOING FAST!
CHAMBER MEMBERS BOOK NOW!


WHAT:
The DRIVE Group B2B Expo 2016: The Game Changer powered by The Chamber Partnership

WHEN:
Thursday, September 22, 2016 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE:
The Pinnacle
1772 Indian Circle Maumee, Ohio 43537



CLICK HERE FOR EVENT FLYER

or

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE EXPO 

In addition, The DRIVE Group and The Chamber Partnership has partnered together to present the The DRIVE Group B2B Expo 2016: The Game Changer! The Expo will be held at The Pinnacle this year and we are expecting a great turn out!

If you are interested in being a sponsor for the event or a vendor, please contact the chamber either via email at josh@awchamber.com or at 419-877.2747.






The Chamber Partnership is proud to announce that The DRIVE Group is now a part of The Chamber Partnership. The DRIVE Group is diverse group of professionals who want to network with a purpose in order to help each other grow their businesses and learn together. The Group meets the First and Third Wednesdays each month from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Charlie's Restaurant located at 26555 Dixie Highway in Perrysburg. 

Copper Moon Studio Power Lunch- September 15th




11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, September 15, 2016


Join the Chamber Partnership and Copper Moon Studio on your lunch hour to enjoy lunch, networking, and a craft project for $15.00 per person! Space will be limited, so do not delay and register ahead of time by clicking on the link below or by calling Josh at 419-877-2747.


REGISTER HERE

Join Us for Business after Hours! Sponsored by: Northwest Ohio Dance Studio

Thursday, September 15th @ the Whitehouse Inn


Sponsored By:
Northwest Ohio Dance Studio

Thursday, September 15th, 2016
5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. 

Located at:

The Whitehouse Inn
10835 Waterville Street
Whitehouse, Ohio 43571


Join us for a wonderful evening including: appetizers, drinks, a networking with other business owners!

Please Register for the Event by Clicking the Link Below!

Last Day to register is Wednesday, September 14, 2016


REGISTER HERE

FREE HR WORKSHOP OFFERED--SIGN UP TODAY! SPOTS FILLING FAST!

Tuesday, September 20th Two times available!

 
The HR Council of The Chamber Partnership invites you to attend our
 
   FREE HR WORKSHOP
PICK THE TIME OF DAY THAT WORKS FOR YOU! 

Tuesday, September 20th
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
 At the Holland Community Center – 940 Clarion Ave. Holland, Ohio 43528
Or
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
At the Anthony Wayne Chamber Office- 10802 Waterville St. Whitehouse, Ohio 43571
Coffee & Snacks Provided
  • FSLA Revisions to the White-Collar Overtime Exemptions
  • Independent Contractor Status and Classifying Employees
New regulations become effective December 1, 2016.  Don’t be without all the facts.  Make the most informed decisions for your business, and make plans to attend and gather this invaluable information.     
Presenting Speaker:             JIM SASSE, President; HR Systems
     Some of the information to be shared:
  • Overtime implications and differences between exempt and non-exempt.
  • Options available for meeting FLSA requirements on overtime.
  • How will you track hours?
  • Why is the Government so interested in Independent Contractors?
  • Factors that determine Independent contractor vs. employee status.
For more information contact The Chamber Partnership at 419-877-2747 or 
CLICK HERE NOW TO REGISTER! 
You may also e-mail in advance any questions that you may have.  Please send all inquiries to Connie at ckoch@hrsystems.cc

NEW: Professional Business Portraits Chamber Program!



Are you in need of a professional head shot? Perhaps for your business card, website, or social media page? Look no farther because The Chamber Partnership has partnered with Kelly Polsdorfer, a local photographer, to offer a great deal for professional business portraits.

A studio will be set-up on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Chamber office. It costs $50.00 per person and each person will be given a 30 minute interval for their photo shoot.$50.00 includes CD of all photos and any retouching is $5.00 per pose.

Contact Josh at the Chamber Office to Schedule your session today!
419-877-2747 or email office@thechamberpartnership.com


CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

NEW: The Chamber Partnership Utility Squad!


UTILITY SAVINGS PROGRAM
 
It's very time-consuming for any company to research, obtain, and compare bids from a variety of utility suppliers and have the confidence they've found the best cost saving opportunities. That's why forward thinking companies are turning to a new, better, and FREE method to ensure they've received the best options available!

We will work with you to:
-Assess Your Needs and Requirements
-Share Strategies and Insights
-Answer All Your Questions
-Estimate Your Monthly Savings

Ready to see HOW MUCH you can save?

Just send us a recent utility bill for each service you would like us to provide you with a FREE, NO COST, NO OBLIGATION cost savings analysis!

If you have any questions, you can call Josh Torres at 419-877-2747 or email him at office@thechamberpartnership.com.
 

Take Advantage of our ProComp Program!

 
 
In our efforts to contain Ohio workers’ compensation rates for our members, we have found that membership in a group rating program is the most cost effective route to pursue.  As a current chamber member, you would have no additional association dues to pay for participation into our chamber sponsored group plan.
 
We recommend the services of ProComp Risk Advisors for placement of your company in the proper BWC certified group rating program.  They are a locally owned TPA and we are confident they will fulfill any of your workers’ compensation concerns in a professional and responsive manner.
 
Enclosed is a temporary authorization form which must be completed and returned to ProComp Risk Advisors to receive a no cost/no obligation analysis of your projected savings in the group plan.  You may then compare the findings of our study with those of your current group plan and select the program which generates your company the greatest savings.  Remember, there is no cost or obligation to participate in the study.  I urge you to take a few minutes and complete the form.
 
If you have any questions, please direct your inquires directly to the ProComp group rating department at (419) 724-2667.

CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

DSW Opens New Location In Spring Meadows

Celebrates with Ribbon Cutting with Chamber!

Holland-Springfield News - September 2016