Membership Benefits
The following is a list of member benefits.
- Inclusion in the Norwood Chamber newsletter and website
- Discounted fees at luncheon meetings
- Entry fee waived to participate in the annual Day Parade (savings $100)
- Discounts on advertising in our newsletter Norwood Business Digest
- Opportunity to be spotlighted in our newsletter that is mailed to every Norwood business for free
- Membership plaque to display at your business
Plus take advantage of the many benefits offered through our affiliation with (SOCA) Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance which include:
- SOCA Benefit Plan – This is Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s most competitive group health insurance program for groups with 50 or fewer employees. You have the benefits of a self-funded plan without the risk that comes along with traditional self-funding. Gain access to one of the largest doctor/hospital networks in the country with Anthem’s “Blue Access” network. Anthem’s rates can save up to 25% compared to traditional models and has annual renewals that are below the industry trend. SOCA has teamed up with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to administer this plan and to provide stop loss coverage. Call Anthony Sucato at 513-247-2701 or email asucato@risk-strategies.com.
- Anthem BC/BS Saver Plan – Your chamber Membership includes access to quality, affordable health care plan options from Anthem. As a chamber member with 2-99 employees, you will have access to a 1.4% savings on any Anthem group health insurance plan through a premium tax credit savings. Call Anthony Sucato at 513-247-2701 or email asucato@risk-strategies.com.
- SOCA Benefit Plan – This new self-funded health program that can lead to more rate stability and is a smart solution that offers potential savings for groups with 50 or fewer employees. SOCA has teamed up with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to administer this plan and to provide stop loss coverage. Call Michael Wolf at 513-842-2176 or email mwolf@risk-strategies.com.
- Anthem BC/BS Saver Plan – Your chamber Membership includes access to quality, affordable health care plan options from Anthem. As a chamber member with 2-99 employees, you will have access to a 1.4% savings on any Anthem group health insurance plan through a premium tax credit savings. Call Michael Wolf at 513-842-2176 or email mwolf@risk-strategies.com.
- SOCA Pooled Employer Plan – Under the SECURE Act, the first significant retirement-related legislation in more than a decade, employers can offer retirement plans to their employees through a Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). To learn more please contact, Dale Essenmacher at 248-212-3223 or email him at dale.essenmacher@newportgroup.com.
- Worker’s Compensation – Hunter Consulting Company provides comprehensive consulting and claims administration in the area of workers’ and unemployment compensations. The Group Rating program was designed to substantially reduce your company’s rates, which in turn represent significant savings for your company. Contact Brandon Hunter at 513-231-4023.
- Chamber Energy Program – Community Energy Advisors is a PUCO certified energy management firm that empowers organizations to maximize the economics of their energy assets. CEA delivers energy solutions that positively impacts your bill. For details email chamberenergy@ceateam.com.
- LegalShield IDShield – LegalShield provides outstanding legal coverage from established law firms that can support you as well as your business. Call Todd Goodwin at DataGuard at 855-294-0888 or email toddg@voluntarymkt.com.
- Elavon US Bank Payment Processing – Take advantage of Elavon’s payment processing program and get the Chambers preferred pricing. Call John Webb at 937-671-1606 or email John.webb@usbank.com.
- PartnerShip Shipping Benefits – Enroll in the Fed Ex Advantage program and save on FedEx Express (45% off) and FedEx Ground (25% off). PartnerShip also helps reduce your LTL freight costs. Email kathy@norwoodchamberofcommerce.org for the links for details and how to enroll.
- strategic HR– An outsourced HR management firm working with organizations that have a lean HR or no HR department. Our HR experts partner with you to support your HR needs. For a free quote, contact chambersales@strategichrinc.com.
- Chamber Sustainability Program – Viridi offers a complete menu of energy-related sustainability solutions for you and your business. Go Green by purchasing Renewal Energy Certificates (RECs). Contact Rick Davidson at rick@viridi.eco.
- Dolr – Student loan benefits are the #1 most requested benefits from employees that is not required by law. Employers offering Dolr have experienced 53% increase in retention across key roles. Employers can make tax deductible contributions to student loan repayment up to $5,250 per person per year and make matching contributions to 401(k) when employees make payments to student loans. For further details go here or email benefits@getdolr.com.
- Payroll Partners offers a local and dedicated support representative for each client, alongside award-winning HR/Payroll technology to provide a positive experience across the entire employee lifecycle. Active chamber members can take advantage of special benefits, which include free payroll for 90 days. To learn more information about the special benefits offered, click here or contact Program Manager, David Noe, at dnoe@payrollpartners.net or 859-545-3060.