November 2015
Anthony Wayne Regional Chamber of Commerce News

Upcoming Events!

Chamber Partnership Coffee Connections
11/10/2015
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM E
Chick-Fil-a
6720 Airport Hwy.
Holland, OH 43528

Chamber Partnership Business After Hours
11/17/2015
05:00 PM - 06:30 PM E
COSTCO
26400 Dixie Hwy.
Perrysburg, OH 43551

FREE SEMINAR: Getting Started with Email
11/18/2015
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM E
UT Scott Park

Chamber Partnership Lunch and Learn
11/19/2015
11:45 AM - 01:00 PM E
The Lodge at Strawberry Acres
950 S. McCord Road
Holland, OH 43528

SAVE THE DATE: Holiday Party December 15th!


HOLIDAY PARTY!

This year's Holiday Party will be held on Tuesday, December 15th. Additional information will be sent out soon. We look forward to seeing everyone, so please mark this date in your calenders!

Rise & Shine with Coffee Connections!

Tuesday, November 10th- 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.



We invite you to join us on
Tuesday, November 10th from 7:30-8:30am.

 

We will be discussing customer service and how to create an environment where your customers feel valued. 
 
Thank you to Chick-fil-A for providing free coffee. Be sure to bring your business cards and be ready to network with other Chamber Members!

Featured Member of the Month!



MEMBER OF THE MONTH:

Shelley Roach
Territory Development Manager 




5221 Monroe Street
Toledo, Ohio  43623
Telephone: 419-360-1063
shelley.roach@officedepot.com
business.officedepot.com


Shelley is the local Office Depot Rep for the Anthony Wayne Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Office Depot chamber program is a great way for you and your business to save money. Please contact Shelley Roach to find out more information on how your business can save with Office Depot. Please click the link below for additional information.

CLICK HERE
 

Airport Highway Office Space for Rent!

Available 1/1/2016

Please Click the Link Below For More Information!

CLICK HERE 

Whitehouse Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony!

November 29, 2015, at 6:00 pm


The Village of Whitehouse will hold its annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, November 29, 2015, at 6:00 pm, in the Whitehouse Village Park.     
 
The Adventures in Education Glee Club will start out the event by singing holiday songs as the children anxiously wait for Santa to arrive.  Residents can enjoy cookies and hot chocolate in the shelter house as they line up to sit on Santa’s lap and tell him what’s on their Christmas list.   
 
This is a free event and kicks off the holiday season as Mayor Angela Kuhn flips the switch to turn on the lights downtown.

Office Depot/Office Max Discount Office Supply Program-Check out the Savings!

Chamber Members SAVE!!

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.

  
Shelley Roach
Account Manager
Anthony Wayne Regional
Chamber of Commerce
Email
Office:(419) 360-1063
 
 

Chamber Energy Solutions Continues To Help Members Reduce Energy Costs

Contact Emilie Snider Today To Learn More!

We understand that you do not have time to be an energy expert.  As a business owner, your focus needs to be on growing your bottom line. You just want competitive prices and the peace of mind that someone is looking out for your best interest. Through the strength of group buying, Chamber Energy Solutions* (CES) has developed energy savings programs for your electric and natural gas costs to assist you with the task. When you participate in these programs, you can rest assured that CES will strive to maximize your power supply savings. Give us the opportunity to review your natural gas and electric bills to see if our program will be beneficial to your business.

  
Emilie Snider
Energy Consultant
Anthony Wayne Regional
Chamber of Commerce
Email
Office: 419-491-1017

Zion United Methodist Church Seeking Family Sponsors for Christmas!

Adopt-A-Family

Zion United Methodist Church in Whitehouse is again matching sponsors with families in the Anthony Wayne area who are asking for assistance this Christmas.

Sponsors will be given the name, phone number, children's ages, and may contact the family directly to determine their needs and wants. You may also ask for clothing sizes as well. Then you may provide for their Christmas in whatever way you wish to. You may deliver the gifts to the family directly or bring them to the Zion Church for pick-up by the family.

If you would prefer not to adopt, but rather donate to help provide for a family, please contact the church. If you have any additional questions or would like to sponsor a family, please contact the church at 419-877-5820 or 419-877-5604.

Business after Hours Sponsored by COSTCO!

Tuesday, November 17, 2015- 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.


Sponsored By:



Tuesday, November 17, 2015 
5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 

Located at:
26400 Dixie Hwy.
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551-1967


Registration Is Required For This Event! Last Day to Register will be Monday, November 16th.

REGISTER HERE

COSTCO will be providing FREE food, a personalized tour of the store, and special offers if you wish to sign-up that day! So please join us and come prepared to network and have a FUN evening!

Join Us For Our Monthly Lunch and Learn!

Thursday, November 19th- 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.



"Important Year-End Tax Tips for Your Small Business"
This month's guest speakers will be Lee Ann DuBois, CPA and William T. Hallmark, JD, LLM from Clark Schaefer Hackett. They will be presenting a discussion on 2015 year-end tax planning tips for small businesses.Topics that will be covered: Federal and State of Ohio tax law changes and updates and how they affect small business. They will also be discussing some State of Ohio tax incentives and credits that are available and how to take advantage of them.

RSVP Is Required!


 
Thursday, November 19, 2015
11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The Lodge at Strawberry Acres
950 S. McCord Rd.
Holland, Ohio 43528


Switchback Catering will be catering lunch. 

REGISTER HERE
 

NEW Ohio Workers' Compensation Chamber Program!

 


Dear Chamber Members,
 
In our effort 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. Group discounts range from -10% to -53% discount of BWC base rates.

If you have any questions, please direct your inquires directly to Matt Ulrich at (419) 724-2667 or mulrich@procomp.biz. You may also visit our website at www.awchamber.com and click JOIN to learn more about this program offered to our members at the Chamber.

Sincerely,
Josh Torres
President and CEO

 

Discounted Lights Before Christmas Tickets Available Through the Chamber!

The Lights Before Christmas will be returning to the Toledo Zoo for their 30th Season starting November 13th through January 3rd. The Chamber Partnership has been given the opportunity to offer discounted ticket prices to chamber members for The Lights Before Christmas. Prices are listed below:

Adults (ages 12-59)- Usually $15.00, discounted to $12.00
Children (ages 2-11)- Usually $12.00, discounted to $9.00
Seniors (ages 60+)- Usually $12.00,
discounted to $9.00

Ticket amounts are limited, so if you are interested please do not delay and reserve your tickets! Call Abbey at the chamber office 419-877-2747.

Office Depot Has Brewed Up Another Great Offer For Chamber Members!


Keurig and Office Depot have teamed up together to bring Chamber members a great deal on Keurig single serve coffee makers and K-cups. Please click the link below to view and print the coupon!

CLICK HERE

Want to Add Something To The Monthly Newsletter? Send it to Abbey!

Deadline is Monday, November 23rd


If you or someone you know has some information about an event, seminar, deal, or anything you think would be beneficial for chamber members to know about, please send that information to Abbey at abbey@awchamber.com to get it included in the monthly newsletter. The deadline to send that information to me in order to ensure it makes it into the December newsletter will be Monday, November 23rd. 

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 Anthony Wayne Regional 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

Sam's Club Deal For Veteran's Day!

In honor of Veteran's Day, Sam's Club wants to salute the men and women of the military community with an exclusive military membership offer. Join or renew your Sam's Club Membership during the month of November and receive a $15 gift card for a Sam's Savings or Sam's Business or a $25 gift card for a Plus, in addition to great welcome package items.

Sam's Club Open House Weekends - November 6-8 and November 13-15, 2015. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Join during these events and get a $10 gift card.

General Information

OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY-FRIDAY 900 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

OPEN 24/7 at www.awchamber.com
Anthony Wayne Regional Chamber of Commerce (TM)
10802 Waterville Street PO BOX 2451
Whitehouse, Ohio 43571
(p) 419.877.2747

Providing Solutions & Services To Over 550 Businesses & Organizations

2015 CHAMBER NEWS - November 2015