South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce

"South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce membership joins your business to your City, Township, School and fellow business partners."

Join the South Metro Regional Chamber

Dear Business Partner:

Would you be interested in saving significant dollars on office supplies, Workers' Compensation premiums, health care, dental care and more? Would you like to attend events and programs that can introduce you to potential new customers? Are you willing to support your local associates?

Being a part of the South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce can make those things possible. With over 850 members in the South Metro Region, the South Metro Chamber is the largest business organization in the area!

Our Chamber is always working for its members in areas of workforce development, advocacy, economic development and group benefit programs. We sit on the major committees on Austin Road, I-75, the Diversity Council and Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission.

Our "members only" Business Partner Programs can save your company thousands of dollars each year. For every dollar of Chamber dues invested annually, our members save on Worker's Compensation premiums, health care, dental care, hearing aids, long distance services, cellular telephones, managed care programs, and much more!

Our outstanding networking and regional economic programs provide excellent opportunities to develop and maintain important contacts in our region. South Metro Chamber events (most are no charge) include business open houses, after hours get-together's, our Legislative Coffee, women's networking, informational seminars and updates, annual business awards, and monthly economic development sessions on highway, economic and workforce issues. Our member cities and townships make these meetings possible, many at no charge!

Join the South Metro Regional Chamber today and begin saving right away. Enjoy the South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce consistant pledge of support for our business your government, schools and fellow business partners Join the Chamber that your local government and school districts endorse. Join for half the cost of larger Chambers! Our dues are less and the value is more because you combine voices with your neighbor businesses, and we know who you are. Don't get lost in the crowd! Support your city and townships!

Enjoy all the privileges of becoming a South Metro Chamber of Commerce Business Partner!

Best regards,

Julia C. Maxton

President

Finally! The South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce can offer two versions of Health Care for One. These incredible offers will assist many more Chamber members, who have needed this coverage! Call 433-2032 x 100 or 102 for more details.

Individual Health Insurance now Available to Chamber Members

Do you work part-time?
Are you looking for an alternative to COBRA?
Are you burdened by the growing complexity and increasing cost of healthcare?
Do you anticipate early retirement?
In-between college and employment with benefits?

If any of these apply to you, individual medical coverage through the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance’s (SOCA) new partner – HealthCare for One may be the solution that you are looking for.

HealthCare for One (www.hcfor1.com) and the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA) announces a new partnership under which HealthCare for One will offer individual health insurance to SOCA members. Under this agreement, HealthCare for One will begin offering individual health plans effective 4/1/08 to the approximate 88 Chambers throughout South West and Central Ohio.

The goal of this relationship is to offer a breadth of affordable individual health insurance products and services to SOCA members via the Chambers web site. “This initiative is a tremendous opportunity for HealthCare for One to work with SOCA in transforming the uninsured landscape for thousands of Ohioans,” said John Carroll, chairman and CEO of HealthCare for One. We understand the substantial value that SOCA provides to its growing member base, particularly the 1 million uninsured Ohioans, who are increasingly burdened by the growing complexity and increasing cost of health care.

Carroll also noted, “This opportunity comes after several months of discussion with SOCA about how best to increase access to affordable, high quality health care. Our two organizations have strong brands and excellent reputations, and we share important core values. Together, we can make a real difference with the uninsured population.”

HealthCare for One’s offerings under the agreement will include respected carriers like Aetna, Anthem, American Community, HumanaOne and Medical Mutual. This will give individuals and SOCA members the opportunity to educate themselves and shop online through a price comparison tool to find the individual health insurance plan that best fits their needs.

In addition to having access to some of the most respected health insurance carriers in the industry, an additional value added benefit will be included with each health plan at no additional cost. This value added benefit is a discount vision care program through EyeMed. This program offers members a discount on lenses, frames, contact lenses, eye

Don't Get Lost in the Crowd!

Exclusive SOCA Member Benefits + Special Low Rates

Chamber Choice Discounted Premiums from United HealthCare of Ohio – Brings small- and medium-sized businesses the extensive and cost-effective coverage traditionally available only to large businesses. Offers a broad network of physicians and flexible benefit options. Up to 3% discounted premiums.

Superior Dental Benefits – Quality dental coverage at a fraction of the cost! Carefully designed Standard and Voluntary dental plans with features such as no waiting periods, no claim forms and no pre-existing condition exclusions!

Eye Med Vision Care – Exceptional savings on eyewear with a nationwide network of locations!

Rx Discount Prescription Drug Program – No deductibles, no maximums, usage available at over 30,000 chain pharmacies for you and your dependents. Access to this discount program costs you nothing! Visit www.joinsoca.com for more information

Workers’ Compensation Program – Hunter Consulting Company provides comprehensive consulting and claims administration with UNBEATABLE rate savings! Includes a unique defense fund for financial assistance in defending legal and medical claims.

Managed Care Organization – A confidential employee/family Workers’ Compensation-based counseling program available for Chamber members at a reduced cost managed by CorVel.

Hearing Aid Savings – Save 50-60% off MSRP every day on over 15 brands of hearing aids/hearing devices, plus monthly specials from major digital hearing aid manufacturers. Includes a 2-year factory warranty and a year’s supply of batteries at no additional charge!

SOUTH METRO REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

SELECT MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES

Media Marketing Package – A $300 coupon toward a display ad in the Dayton Daily News!

Office Depot Office Supply Program – Up to 60% discount on office supplies with next-day delivery! Contact kenya.taylor@officedepot.com or 888-294-1187 ext 7122 for additional information.

Cincinnati Bell – Member-exclusive discounts on long distance service and other communication needs!

American Red Cross - Offers preferred pricing on Phillip's and Zoll's Automated External Defibrilators (AED) and health and safety training. Discover more ways to give your employees the skills that can save lives and create a safer company. The American Red Cross can tailor a program to fit your specific needs. Call (937) 222-0124 ext 121 for more information.

Source Guide/Annual Report – Three free listings (in 3 different categories) in the Chamber’s annual “Comprehensive Guide to Members,” plus extensive, up-to-date demographic information!

Membership List – Want to do a mailing to Chamber members announcing your new business or a special promotion? Members may call the Chamber to receive an email member list ready to go

Chamber Publications - receive current up-to-date information on our regions latest developments

Regular INFORUMS - held on important regional economic development topics.

Enjoy a vast arrary of no charge events and more!

Low, Low Member Dues! See membership dues on the application (click on "application" to see dues) then mail with check or fax back with your credit card information to become a member today!

The South Metro Chamber would like to “partner” with you and show you the value of being a member! Questions? Please call (937) 433-2032 or use our email www.joinsoca.com

Proud founder of Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA)

2008 SOCA Board

President: Julia Maxton, President South Metro Region Chamber of Commerce

Vice President: Cherie Cooper-Darraugh, Executive Director of the Franklin Chamber of Commerce

Treasurer: Cathy Hutton, CEO Northmont Chamber

Board of Directors

Clete Buddelmeyer, Executive Director Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce

Pat Stephens, Executive Director Huber Heights Chamber of Commerce

Rick Arnold, President Sharonville Chamber of Commerce

Benefits Questionnaire

South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to serve as your local Chamber benefits vendor and asks for your response to our questionnaire and survey, so we may better assist you, your employees, and family members.

This questionnaire and survey will only take a moment of your time. Your feedback is very important to us and we thank you for your continued support of our local business community.

Please return questionnaire as soon as possible.

Click Here to Open Questionnaire (Microsoft Word document)

South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce
7887 Washington Village Drive, Suite 265, Dayton, OH 45459
Phone: 937-433-2032 | Fax: 937-433-6881

Contact: Deanna Lang (deanna.lang@smrcoc.org)

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