Membership
Health Care Insurance
We have Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA), the following benefits may be available to you and your employees:
- Health care provided by United Health Care
- Dental program by Superior Dental Care
- Vision Plan
- Discount Prescription card
Please call Matt Appenzeller at 937-395-4533 for more information.
Are you paying too much for group health benefits? The Anthem SOCA Benefit Plan is just one example of our cost saving benefits available.
Click HERE and start saving today!!!
SOCA Pooled Employer Plan (PEP)
Through our Chamber’ partnership with SOCA, we are proud to announce we are offering the most cost effective, easiest to administer and least amount of fiduciary liability 401k retirement plan. The SOCA Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) is the Modern 401k that you can offer your employees. This plan gives you the ability to choose your individual plan design choices, while taking advantage of the benefit of pooling your plan with other small businesses to create an elite offering. Please watch the short 2 minute video below and contact Dale Essenmacher at Newport Group for additional information. He can be reached at 248-212-3223 or dale.essenmacher@newportgroup.com
Newport Secure Retirement PEP Explainer Video
Dale Essenmacher
Regional Vice President
Direct: 248-212-3223
dale.essenmacher@newportgroup.com
newportgroup.com
Newport retirement services.
Expertise you need. Flexibility you want. Retirement you deserve.
Chamber Energy Savings Program
Chamber Energy Program
Community Energy Advisors (CEA) is a Public Utilities Commission of Ohio certified energy management firm that educates and empowers organizations of all sizes to maximize the economics of their energy assets. Through the Chamber Energy Program, CEA provides Chamber members with Education, Savings, and Protection on both regulated and deregulated energy expenses. With a credible partner looking out for your bottom-line, members enjoy peace of mind and budget-ability when it comes to your utility costs.
If you would like a complimentary bill review to see how much you can save on your electricity and natural gas, simply choose one of the following options.
- Call 330-208-2082
- Email a recent copy of your utility bill to chamberenergy@ceateam.com
For more information, visit https://chamberenergyprogram.com.
Workers Compensation
The Chamber offers an impressive array of savings tiers that may lower your annual premiums up to the state maximum discount. Call today to obtain a free, no-obligation savings analysis. Julia Bowling Account Executive.
For additional Safety Training Opportunities and Safe Workplace Articles see our partners at www.riskcontrol360.com
CareWorksComp
5500 Glendon Court
Dublin, OH 43016
(937)226-8280 direct
Julia.bowling@careworkscomp.com
https://www.sedgwick.com/ohiotpa
Sedgwick Safety Resources Page
CareWorks Managed Care
More than 115,000 employers choose CareWorks as their workers’ compensation Managed Care Organization (MCO) because we provide effective medical management services for Ohio workplace injuries.
CareWorks is an Ohio BWC-certified Managed Care Organization (MCO) through Ohio's Health Partnership Program (HPP). We medically manage nearly 30 percent of all new claims filed in Ohio, and our employer customers represent more than $700 million in workers' compensation premiums.
Care Works MCO Enrollment Form 2018
Corporate Headquarters
5555 Glendon Court
Dublin, Ohio 43016
www.careworksmco.com
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 182726
Columbus, Ohio 43218
Customer Service 1.888.627.7586
Member Referrals
When individuals or businesses call the Chamber for referrals, we recommend our Chamber members.
Chamber Newsletter
You will be informed about business issues and events by reading our weekly newsletter. Our newsletters will be sent by way of Constant Contact.
Mortgage Refinancing
| LCNB National Bank c/o Tricia Hogan P.O. Box 495 Waynesville, OH 45068 |
Peoples Bank Financial Center c/o Betty Mayer 826 Franklin Rd. Waynesville, OH 45068 |
Publicity and Advertising
Open new doors with unlimited publicity. Receive publicity photos for Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Openings...both are an excellent tool to get the word out about your business.
Your free listing on the Chamber's web page will also expand your business exposure, with direct linking to an image gallery, as well as your own facebook page/social media accounts and business website.
Advertising opportunities are available in the Chamber newsletter, the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival Program, and Christmas in the Village sponsorships.
Our office display rack is available for your literature as well as sponsorship opportunities during the year.
Web Site Services
Your business will be listed free on the Chamber's web site. Your web site may be linked to this listing with a link from you page at no cost to you. Consider this venue of showcasing your business. Our site receives a substantial number of hits per month.
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
You will have the opportunity to attend special events sponsored by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce of which we are a member. There are also many seminars available to you at the One-Stop Center as a result of your membership with us.
You may contact Karen Whittamore at Workforce One of Warren County at 513-695-1525.
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
34 S. Third St., Suite 100
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 228-4201
Member to Member Benefits
Take advantage of discounts offered to our members by other Chamber business members.
Networking Opportunities
Meet potential customers, make vital contacts and learn from the knowledge of other successful professionals. The Chamber will hold a membership meeting annually. There will also be a number of educational opportunities through county partners, committee meetings, and various opportunities to get involved and stay connected.
Tax Deduction
Your dues investment may be a tax deduction as an organizational dues, and necessary business expense - consult your accountant to confirm.
Banking Opportunities
Lebanon Citizens National Bank offers free investment consulting and estate planning and when you open a checking account, you receive your first year off a safe deposit box (small) $20.00 value.
Peoples Bank offers incentive programs for all of your banking needs. (2/10/2021 special: up to $150 for a new Interest Plus Checking Account and up to $300 for a new Premier Checking Account*) Visit a People Bank branch or www.pebo.com for details.
Economic Development / Business Incentives
The Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce participates in the united effort to enhance our business growth by partnering with the Waynesville Merchants Association, and Maintaining Old Main Street Committee. The Chamber also works closely with the Village of Waynesville, Wayne Township, Corwin, and Harveysburg.
Chamber Information
The Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1969 and currently has 285 members. Joining the chamber or renewing your membership is an investment in the future. It helps you keep in touch with the Community. It also provides you with an opportunity to work with your neighbors to keep the quality of life we enjoy.
The Chamber's fiscal year is January-January. Please remit your payment no later than March 15. Dues are determined by the following employee structure:
| 1 - 10 Employees | $ 100.00 |
| 11 - 50 Employees | $ 125.00 |
| 51 - 100 Employees | $ 175.00 |
| 101 - 300 Employees | $ 275.00 |
| 301 - 500 Employees | $ 500.00 |
| 500 + Employees | $ 1,000.00 |
| Associate Membership for individuals, couples, non-profit organizations | $ 35.00 |
If you would like to receive a membership application and benefit information, please e-mail us at media@waynesvilleohio.com
Click here to view and print the membership application form. Membership Application
Chamber Activities
Waynesville was awarded the Red Carnation Award in 1998. This award, sponsored by the Ohio Development Association, recogizes communities for their outstanding efforts in community and economic development.
The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
Christmas in the Village
Candidate's Night
Business Beautification Awards
For more information on any of these activities, please contact us below.
Waynesville is a desirable place to live for any age, with its rolling hills and friendly people. Centrally located between Dayton and Cincinnati, access to interstates is just minutes away.
In 1999, Waynesville was named one of the 'Most Walkable" communities in the country by Walking Magazine.
For those that like a more spooky nature, Waynesville is the 'Most Haunted Town" in Ohio - complete with ghosts and ghost stories!