September 6, 2012

Whitehouse Weekly Chamber News

Robert Keogh, Diversified Insurance

The courts are beginning to see more claims against employers from disgruntled employees. Our firm had an unemployment claim paid to an employee who elected to not show up for work because the employee claimed that there was a change in her duties as a result of her not agreeing with management. These claims are hard to defend and make for a significant target for employers.  For more information, click this link to take a look at our September Newsletter.

Do you have a safety action plan?
Industries face different challenges and no two firms are alike. Have you taken the time to look at your business and analyze what could happen? From weather to employee violence to danger from surrounding exposures our neighbors have. It is important to take time to try and guess what can happen. Then you can prioritize which are most likely and/or most significant. You can try to avoid these events and also set a plan to deal with them if it does happen.  For more information, click this link to take a look at our September Newsletter.

OHIO’S NEW DRIVING WHILE TEXTING LAW

Effective August 31, 2012, the State of Ohio has a ban on operating a motor vehicle while utilizing an electronic wireless communications device.   

Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 4511.204 (Driving While Texting) makes it a secondary offense for all drivers 18 and over to drive using a handheld electronic wireless communications device to write, send, or read a text-based communication.  Adult drivers cannot be stopped for a violation of this section if this is the only violation observed by police.

ORC 4511.205 (Use of Devices by Persons Under 18 Years of Age) has made use of any manner of electronic wireless communications device a primary offense for all drivers under the age of 18.  Any juveniles who violate this section are subject to a fine of $150.00 in addition to a 60-day license suspension.  If a juvenile has previously been convicted of this section, the fine is $300.00 and a license suspension of one (1) year.  Juvenile drivers can be stopped for a violation of this section even if this is the only violation observed by police.

In accordance with the new law, officers will be issuing warnings for the first six (6) months once the law comes into effect.  After the six (6) months, violations of these sections may result in the issuance of a traffic citation by police.
 

More Details Here

2012 season opens Saturday, Sept. 8th runs till Oct. 28th

With fall sports quickly upon us, we decided to use a football theme using our local universities, Bowling Green State University and University of Toledo. We believe that for our community to prosper, we need excellent educational facilities that allow our young individuals to stay in our community. We are excited to say that the Rockets and the Falcons will be the theme for 2012 Cornmaze season. For more information and for ticket pricing please visit: www.wheelerfarms.com.

Check Out The Value That The Chamber Offers!

TOP 3 out of 25 Benefits At The Chamber!

Chamber Benefits link online:

http://whitehouseohiochamber.com/member-benefits.htm

Contact Josh Torres at the Chamber for more information or to sign up for a valued benefit!

1. Chamber Energy Solutions
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.

2. Business First Grant Program                                                                                                                   The Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce is offering financial assistance to our local businesses in our community through a matching funds grant.  The grant is NOT affiliated with the CDGB grant that is currently being administered by The Village of Whitehouse.  A business who receives one of these grants, cannot apply for an additional grant for 12 months after the origination date of the previous grant.  This is funded through non-dues revenues sources of the Chamber and not member dues. Grants will be considered on a first come, first reviewed basis.

3. Chamber Direct-The AW BUSINESS INSIDER                                                                          

"Delivering Your Message to Doorsteps Within the Community."
Proudly promote your business to the local areas of Whitehouse, Neapolis, Waterville, and Monclova. Your affordable advertisement will go directly to 8,000 doorsteps of your customers each month to drive traffic back to your business and deliver great results.There is currently a waiting list for advertising and we are working to resolve this by possibly running more than just once per month. 

Saturday, September 15th- Whitehouse Village Park

Whitehouse Fire Company Hosts a Chicken Barbeque

The members of the Whitehouse Fire Company will be barbequing chicken in the Village Park on September 15, 2012 in conjunction with the Annual Antique Car Show and Farmers’ Market. 

Chicken dinners will be offered for $7.00 per person beginning at 11 am.  Dinners include ½ chicken, one side dish, roll and butter, and a drink.  Only 250 chicken dinners will be prepared and always sell out quickly, so don’t be late!  All proceeds benefit the Whitehouse Fire Company and its many projects.

This dinner is being offered along with other fun events on Saturday morning beginning at 9:00 am:

• Annual Antique Car Show sponsored by the Village of Whitehouse and the Whitehouse Model A Ford Club.  Cars will be parked on Lucas Street from 9 am to 1 pm.
• Whitehouse Farmers’ Market – purchase all your fresh produce directly from local farmers.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive – mobile donor center will be set up at the corner of Providence and Toledo Streets (8 am -1 pm).  Schedule appointments by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or at www.redcrossblood.org
• Local DJ playing music

Bring the family for a delicious chicken barbeque in the Park, check out the antique cars, purchase fresh produce and other interesting items at the Farmers’ Market, and save a life – donate blood!

Contact Village Hall at 419-877-5383 or visit www.whitehouseoh.gov for additional information.