Member Benefits

Area businesses joining the Darke County Chamber of Commerce enjoy many benefits. For more information on any of the member benefit listed below, please call 937-548-2102 or visit the office at 130 Martz Street, Suite 5, in Greenville.

Sedgwick

Save Significantly on Your Workers’ Compensation Premium

Did you know that many alternative discounts are available to help reduce your annual Ohio workers’ compensation costs? Through the Darke County Chamber of Commerce workers’ compensation program, your organization can significantly reduce your workers’ compensation costs through a variety of alternative rating programs. Our program, administered by Sedgwick, offers you quality service and stability through the complex workers’ compensation environment.


For over 50 years, Sedgwick has been helping employers navigate Ohio’s workers’ compensation system, providing services to help them control claim-related costs and reduce premiums. Our team includes the experienced colleagues from CompManagement and CareWorks Comp. The two companies merged and are now Sedgwick. Together, we serve nearly 65,000 Ohio employers including organizations of all sizes operating in various industries across the state. Group rating programs administered by Sedgwick have produced over $4 billion in savings since group rating was introduced in 1991, and their group retrospective programs have returned over $630 million in premium refunds since the program began in 2009.


If your organization is not yet participating in this member benefit, and you would like to receive a free, no-obligation analysis from Sedgwick, email our Business Development Manager, Julia Bowling at julia.bowling@sedgwick.com


Contact Sedgwick:
Julia Bowling
Phone: 513-218-4062
Email:
julia.bowlingl@sedgwick.com
Website:
www.sedgwick.com/ohiotpa

Sedgwick Safety Resource Page
www.sedgwick.com/ohiotpa/resources

Sedgwick Group Rating Safety Accountability Statement

Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance Benefit Plan

SOCA (Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance) Benefit Plan health program is available to small business employers domiciled in Ohio that have at least two employees enrolled on a medical plan and with a total of 50 or fewer employees. SOCA has teamed up with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to provide claims administration and stop loss protection. This self-funded medical offering is a multiple employer welfare arrangement enabling smaller employers to join together to share in the overall claims risk. By being part of a larger, self-funded pool, employers have financial protection backed by Anthem's stop loss coverage. In addition the SOCA Benefit Plan has programs to do more for the health of employees with innovative services, added conveniences and more personalized assistance. These programs include SmartShopper Rewards Program, LiveHealth Online, Future Moms, 24/7 NurseLine, ConditionCare, MyHealth Advantage, Behavioral Health, Case Management, and AIM Clinical Review. Participating employers in the SOCA Benefit Plan are eligible for discounts on Anthem dental, vision, life, and disability products.


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FedEx Discounts

Chamber member businesses can get exceptional FedEx discounts. Start saving.


  • 45% off on FedEx Express® shipping
  • 45% off on FedEx Express international shipping
  • 25% off on FedEx Ground® shipping
  • 25% off on FedEx Home Delivery®


How it works

If you currently ship with FedEx, you’ll be able to continue using it the same way you do today. After you enroll, the discounts will be added to your account and then automatically applied to your shipments. Don’t have an account? No problem. You can open one when you enroll.


Get started

Enroll in the FedEx Advantage Program today to sign up for your FedEx discounts. You’ll receive confirmation once the discounts have been added to your account and you’re ready to start saving. If you have any questions, email fedex@PartnerShip.com or call 440-517-7275.


Resources

·        Free FedEx Express packaging

·        My FedEx Rewards

·        A Practical Guide to Parcel Shipping Rates

·        Your No-Nonsense Guide to Dimensional Weight Pricing

Freight Savings

PartnerShip helps chamber members businesses reduce their LTL freight costs and ship smarter.


Through the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance, our chamber members businesses can reduce their LTL freight costs and ship smarter with PartnerShip.

  • Receive competitive pricing from TForce Freight, YRC, XPO, Saia, and others
  • Benefit from personalized service from industry experts
  • Gain access to tools to easily manage your shipments and save time


How it works

Put the PartnerShip team to work for you. They can provide you with quotes, schedule pickups, and handle any issues that come up with the carrier. Prefer to be more hands on? PartnerShip.com has everything you need to easily manage your account and set up your shipments.


Get started

Get a quote on an upcoming shipment or create an account to start saving. If you have any questions, email sales@PartnerShip.com or call 800-599-2902. 


Resources

·        5 Important Reasons You Should be Using a Freight Broker

·        Freight Class Explained

·        Freight Shipping Documents 101

·        What Determines LTL Freight Rates? 9 Things You Should Know



Community Energy Advisors

Community Energy Advisors (CEA) is a Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) certified energy management firm that educates and empowers organizations to maximize the economics of their energy assets. By staying one step ahead of changes in the energy industry and utilizing analytics, advanced tariff modeling and reporting, CEA delivers a multitude of energy management solutions that positively impact customers’ bills.


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Elavon Payment Processing 

We can help save you money!

Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance has partnered with Elavon, a leading payment processor, to provide you with innovative payment solutions to enhance your business. Chamber members who take advantage of Elavon’s payment processing program will get the Chambers preferred partner pricing.


Today, customers want you to accept payments a number of ways – in store, online, over the phone or mobile wallet. This doesn’t need to be expensive or complicated, which is where Elavon can help. Elavon offers a simple, cost effective payment processing program, all backed by the highest standard of customer service. 


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LegalShield / IDShield

We believe every family and every business deserves affordable legal and identity theft protection. Including you. No matter how traumatic or trivial your situation, and no matter how large or small your business, we are here to help.  Give Todd Goodwin or Nick Goodwin a call at 855-294-0888 or Email Toddg@dataguardpartners.com or Nickg@dataguardpartners.com with questions or schedule an appointment.


We believe every family and every business deserves affordable legal and identity theft protection. Including you. No matter how traumatic or trivial your situation, and no matter how large or small your business, we are here to help.


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Newport Retirement Services

Newport Retirement Services is one of the largest retirement services provider in the United States. With over 40,000 plans representing almost 2 million participants, Newport has become the premier solution for many small to mid-sized business in the country. Our unique independent, transparent, and consultative approach in servicing our clients has allowed us to win major awards and recognition with our own clients as well as distinguished third parties in the retirement industry. Newport is solely focused on retirement services as our primary source of business. This allows us to be a service leader for our plan sponsor and an innovation leader for our plan participants. The tools and resources Newport has developed and continues to enhance gives millions of Americans the opportunity to live both a prosperous and dignified retirement.


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strategicHR Inc.

Strategic HR inc. is an outsourced HR management firm working with organizations that have a lean HR or no HR department. strategic HR inc. services include conducting an HR audit, creating or updating an employee handbook, providing full-cycle recruiting support, conducting employee surveys, customizable tools and documents, a clear understanding of labor laws, and access to Virtual HR Solutions for 24 / 7 self-service access to HR tools and resources. strategic HR inc. offers Chamber members up to a 33% discount on Virtual HR Solutions.


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Chamber Gift Certificate Program

Chamber Gift Certificate Program keeps shopping dollars in Darke County, and specifically within the businesses of participating chamber members. Gift certificates are sold in $5, $10 and $25 denominations. Participating member businesses are not charged a redemption fee and receive full face value upon returning redeemed certificates to the chamber office. $1,498,550 remained with chamber members during the past nineteen years with participation in the Gift Certificate program.


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Darke County Chamber of Commerce Website

The Darke County Chamber of Commerce provides online presence for its members through the chamber's website.   

Chamber Publications

As a member you are entitled a variety of other benefits including:

  • Membership Directory and Resource Guide
  • Weekly Update
  • Regional Wage, Salary and Benefit Survey is available to Chamber members at a nominal fee (free to those who participate). 


Chamber’s Membership Directory and Resource Guide

The Chamber’s Membership Directory and Resource Guide is given free to members and the general public. As a chamber member, your business appears in a listing arranged alphabetically and by product or service category. The membership directory is also available on-line.

Business Referral System

The chamber’s Business Referral System refers chamber members every day. The chamber office receives over 12,000 phone calls and requests each year asking for information regarding the goods and services available in Darke County and the surrounding area. It is the Darke County Chamber policy to refer chamber members only.

Invitations to all Chamber Activities and Events

Invitations to all Chamber activities and events allow members to pick those activities that meet their needs. These programs include quality business seminars, ribbon cuttings, annual meeting, member-focus groups, legislative luncheons, business luncheons, committee-sponsored programs, and much more. Attendance at these functions provide a networking opportunity to meet the decision makers of member businesses.

Certificate of Origin and Affidavit

Certificate of Origin and Affidavit may be obtained from the Chamber of Commerce. A Certificate of Origin is a document certifying that goods being exported were produced in a particular country. It usually accompanies the exporter’s / shipper’s invoice or the Bill of Lading and is required by most countries. Whenever certificates of origin are requested of United States producers, they usually apply to countries in which the U.S. has a special trade relationship or agreement.

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