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Want to Add Something To The Monthly Newsletter? Send it to Abbey!
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 June newsletter will be Monday, May 30th.
Join Us for The Stone Oak Country Club Power Lunch Series!
Last Month, The Chamber Partnership joined the "Heroin Steals the Future – There is Help Campaign" and this month the Chamber will host the first ever “Help with Heroin” Symposium in Northwest Ohio.
Most heroin addicts are people with jobs--accountants, lawyers, construction workers, nurses, and secretaries. In other words, they are people who go to work every day. Businesses need to be educated about what can be done for those who may be an addict. The Chamber Partnership, by working together with the Heroin alliance, can strategize and develop resources for our members and the business community and this symposium will unveil those resources for local businesses.
Emcee: Fred LeFebvre WSPD Radio
Speakers include:
Keith Walker, Founder of the Heroin Alliance “Don’t Let Heroin Steal the Future”
Lucas County Sheriff’s D.A.R.T Drug Abuse Response Team
Team Recovery -
Jennifer Moses, CEO – The Zepf Center
Ian Hartten – Founder and CEO Thrive Marketing – Resources for Today’s Business Leaders
Most heroin addicts are people with jobs--accountants, lawyers, construction workers, nurses, and secretaries. In other words, they are people who go to work every day. Businesses need to be educated about what can be done for those who may be an addict. The Chamber Partnership, by working together with the Heroin alliance, can strategize and develop resources for our members and the business community and this symposium will unveil those resources for local businesses.
Emcee: Fred LeFebvre WSPD Radio
Speakers include:
Keith Walker, Founder of the Heroin Alliance “Don’t Let Heroin Steal the Future”
Lucas County Sheriff’s D.A.R.T Drug Abuse Response Team
Team Recovery -
Jennifer Moses, CEO – The Zepf Center
Ian Hartten – Founder and CEO Thrive Marketing – Resources for Today’s Business Leaders
Thursday, May 19, 2016
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Doors Open at 11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Doors Open at 11 a.m.
Located at:
Stone Oak Country Club
100 Stone Oak Blvd.
Holland, Ohio 43528
Stone Oak enforces a Business Casual Dress Code for private event rooms: Collared shirt, pressed pants. No shorts, t-shirts, athletic apparel, ball caps, etc.
RSVP Is Required!
$12.00 per person
Last Day to Register is Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Space is reserved for 150 people and space is filling up quickly, so register today!!
If You plan on paying with Credit Card, Please Pay Online prior to the event! We will ONLY be Accepting Checks at the door! Thanks.
REGISTER HERE
The Chamber Partnership BBQ Sponsored by: The Countertop Shop!
THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016 4PM TO 7PM
SPONSORED BY:
Join The Chamber Partnership and PRO for an evening of summer fun! Complete with FREE pulled pork sliders, hotdogs, brats, potato salad, beverages and so much more.
In addition to networking and enjoying delicious food, a small trade show with multiple vendors will be on display.
WHERE:
The Countertop Shop
9300 Airport Hwy.
Monclova, Ohio 43542
(Just west of Crissey Rd.)
Space will be limited to the first 180 people who register, so please click the link below to register now or call Abbey Hall at 419-877-2747 to reserve your spot!
REGISTER HERE
EAT, DRINK, AND HAVE FUN!!!
Get Ready for the 26th Annual Golf Outing! REGISTER TODAY!
Holland-Springfield 26th Annual Golf Outing Powered by:
PRESENTED BY:
&On Monday, August 15, 2016, the 26th Annual Holland-Springfield Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing will take place at the BEAUTIFUL Stone Oak Country Club in Holland. The cost per player is $100.00 and includes: golf, range balls, golf cart, goodie bag, delicious breakfast and Lunch, and awards! SPONSORSHIPS are also available! Please click on the link below for more Sponsorship information!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
To register please click on the link below or call Abbey Hall at 419-865-2110 or by email at abbey@hschamber.com.
REGISTER HERE
Open Enrollment Begins: May 2-May 27
It’s your turn to choose…. And having a choice is easy… Between May 2 – May 27, 2016, Ohio employers will have the opportunity to select a new Managed Care Organization (MCO). This selection period is called Open Enrollment and we want you to be prepared…. as you will be receiving a lot of information from many MCOs during this time.
The choice of an MCO is entirely yours and always will be. However, Anthony Wayne Regional Chamber of Commerce has decided to recommend an MCO during this Open Enrollment period. (Health Management Solutions) Why this MCO?? Because we believe that HMS will provide you with a more proactive, quality driven service than you may not be currently experiencing.
We have done an extensive review of this recommendation and endorsing Health Management Solutions (HMS) as a preferred MCO was done because of many reasons, but the key factors include the following:
· HMS has the top score of all MCOs in the Days Absent Measurement of Disability (MoD) scores.*
· HMS is licensed state-wide and is the 5th largest MCO, which means they have the infrastructure to serve all your needs, but are still small enough to provide personalized customer service. (a big plus)
· HMS provides a single point of contact for all your inquiries – one individual who knows your specific needs and claims history.
· HMS offers online claims access 24 / 7 for individual claim look-up and other services.
By the way…. Choosing HMS will not affect your BWC rates and there is no fee!
AND….This choice will not affect your group rating status or other TPA affiliation.
Laurie Poston is the Account Executive serving the county area, you may call her at 888-202-3515 x176 or 614-519-3213 if you have any questions about choosing Health Management Solutions as your BWC benefits provider. Laurie is great to talk with and can help you with any of your questions. Take it from us, HMS is our preferred MCO!
Grand Marshal Nominations Being Sought-Cherry Queen Applications Available
Visit www.mywhitehousecherryfest.com for the latest details about the festival along with the vendor forms, Cherry Queen pageants, parade applications, and more!!
10'x10' non-food vendor spaces are still available as well!!!!! Please Contact Abbey Hall at the Chamber office to reserve your spot at 419.877-2747.
TEAM ROCK---CAR SHOW AND MORE! NEW AT THE CHERRY FEST THIS YEAR!
TEAM ROCK-From America's Got Talent- High Energy Martial Arts Show!
Performing All 3 days of the festival!
DURANT AMUSEMENT RIDES WILL BE FEATURED WITH WRISTBAND SPECIALS!
Cherry Fest Sponsorships are Avaliable!!!
CLICK HERE
www.mywhitehousecherryfest.com
Anthony Wayne Area Art Commission’s annual Plein Air event!
Come and enjoy the 4th annual Plein Air Event from June 2nd through June 4th sponsored by the Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission. The Plein Air painting event is a unique three day painting event in which people are able to see and interact with local artists at work. This year's event will also feature a large craft area for children of all ages and a Beer and Wine Garden at the Clock Tower with music by Quartet Bernadette.
Heroin Steals the Future – There is Help Campaign
Heroin Steals the Future – There is Help Campaign
The Chamber Partnership Joins Alliance Campaign
Heroin abuse has grown to staggering proportions in NW Ohio and while the general public is made aware of it through the media no one can assess the true impact of the epidemic to the community.
Walker Funeral Homes has seen the destruction of lives from heroin abuse. Keith Walker, President of Walker Funeral Homes launched a health alliance comprised of mental health and government agencies and the media to “Heroin Steals the Future – There is Help.” Walker states “Our media support has been tremendous but we still need to reach into the community to get a broad based support to carry the message into the workplace and board room. We welcome collaboration with Arrowhead Behavioral Health, Good Grief NW Ohio and with The Chamber Partnership, which will help us take the message into local businesses across Northwest Ohio. Business suffers when addicts miss work and their paycheck is going to support their habit rather than their family.”
Josh Torres, Preident & CEO of The Chamber Partnership states “most of the heroin addicts are people with jobs--some are accountants, lawyers, construction workers, nurses, and secretaries. In other words, they are people who go to work every day.”
According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD), of the nearly 15 million Americans who use illegal drugs, 70% are employed. Drug abuse in the workplace effects productivity and increases the likelihood of on the job injuries and absenteeism, according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy. According to NCADD, the highest rates of illicit drug use occur in the restaurant and construction industries.
Torres continues “businesses need to be educated about what can be done for those who may be an addict”. The Chamber Partnership by working together with the alliance can strategize and develop resources for our members and the business community.
Josh Torres, Preident & CEO of The Chamber Partnership states “most of the heroin addicts are people with jobs--some are accountants, lawyers, construction workers, nurses, and secretaries. In other words, they are people who go to work every day.”
According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD), of the nearly 15 million Americans who use illegal drugs, 70% are employed. Drug abuse in the workplace effects productivity and increases the likelihood of on the job injuries and absenteeism, according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy. According to NCADD, the highest rates of illicit drug use occur in the restaurant and construction industries.
Torres continues “businesses need to be educated about what can be done for those who may be an addict”. The Chamber Partnership by working together with the alliance can strategize and develop resources for our members and the business community.
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FEATURED MEMBER OF THE MONTH: EASTER SEALS!!
MEMBER OF THE MONTH:
SUSIE CRAWFORD
Easter Seals in northwest Ohio, they provide speech therapy, Homecare, medical equipment loan, summer camp opportunities and transition services. Whether you are concerned about an aging parent or a child whose development seems delayed, Easter Seals can help. They provide solutions and resources to assist families with finding the program and services that best fit their needs.
Easter Seals Northern Ohio has many opportunities for community involvement including coordinating clothing drives and volunteering at events. For more information or to get involved, contact Easter Seals at 1-800-708-2716 or www.noh.easterseals.com.
Easter Seals Northern Ohio has many opportunities for community involvement including coordinating clothing drives and volunteering at events. For more information or to get involved, contact Easter Seals at 1-800-708-2716 or www.noh.easterseals.com.
Ohio sales tax holiday!!
Ohio will have a sales tax holiday from Friday, August 5, 2016 at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, August 7, 2016 at 11:59 p.m.
During the holiday, the following items are exempt from sales and use tax:
- An item of clothing priced at $75 or less;
- An item of school supplies priced at $20 or less; and
- An item of school instructional material priced at $20 or less.
For more information regarding the sales tax holiday, please refer to the Department's Sales Tax Holiday Frequently Asked Questions available on the Department's website at http://www.tax.ohio.gov/sales_and_use/salestaxholiday/holidayfaq.aspx
Anthony Wayne YMCA Brings back Full-Day Kids Camp!
ANTHONY WAYNE COMMUNITY YMCA
SCHOOL-AGE DAY CAMP
Ages 6-12
Camp programs provide a fun and unique experience that gives children the opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover new interests and create memories that last a lifetime. For parents and caregivers looking to keep their children’s minds and bodies active, the Anthony Wayne Community YMCA’s Day Camp program, provides youth an adventurous, active, and healthy summer.
Location: Conrad Park, Waterville, OH
Click on the link below for pricing and additional information!
CLICK HERE
Paramount Insurance Available for Chamber members!
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.