SALEM UPDATE NEWS OF THE SALEM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MARCH 2018 ~MARKETING SPONSORSHIPS~ The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce continues to identify ways that Chamber members can benefit from various marketing opportunities. Business members recently received a mailing that describes the opportunities available in 2018 to promote and market their businesses. Marketing is one of the most important aspects of growing a business. It is an investment that often pays for itself, over and over again. With that in mind, the Marketing Committee is offering these sponsorships to our Salem Chamber members. One of the goals is to increase marketing services to Chamber members as the name of one s business will be highly publicized at various Chamber events and activities. 2018 Sponsorship Levels are as Follows: PLATINUM $2,000 SILVER $650 GOLD $1,000 BRONZE $350 For your investment, you will be given the following: 1.) Name listed on banners or signs for events 2.) Name on table tent flyers and event programs 3.) Name announced from podium at Chamber events 4.) Name listed monthly in Chamber s newsletter 5.) Name listed on Chamber website 6.) Newspaper press releases and advertisements when applicable 7.) Numerous Vendor Table Opportunities The 2018 Salem Chamber Sponsored Events: Chamber Connection Meetings Chamber Golf Outing Reverse Raffle Fundraiser Quakerfest Business to Business Expo/Seminar Salem Christmas Parade & Light Up Night 2 Business Connection Luncheons Chamber Annual Meeting See attached inserts and application for more information. Return the application via snail mail to: Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, 713 East State Street, Salem, Ohio 44460; or via email at: info@salemohiochamber.org; or via fax to 330-337-3474. Application deadline is March 30, 2018. We thank all members for their continued support of the Salem Chamber organization.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS! Thank you to this month s new members who are joining our other members as we keep PACE! We are committed to Promote, Advocate, Connect, and Educate for our Chamber investors: AMOS COMMUNICATIONS 14924 BELOIT-SNODES ROAD BELOIT, OHIO 44609 330-938-9816 BRIAN AMOS REAL SURROUNDING BEAUTY P.O. BOX 1411 SALEM, OHIO 44460 330-703-7510 RYAN BOYCE PNC BANK 100 EAST FEDERAL STREET YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 44503 330-742-4126 RYAN PASTORE ~CHAMBER AMBASSADOR NEWS~ Come join the fun as you network at a Business After Hours hosted by Huntington Insurance/Huntington Bank. The Salem Chamber Ambassadors cordially invite fellow members and guests to join them and the Huntington staff on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 542 East State Street. Enjoy delicious appetizers and refreshments. Don t be green with envy and come join the fun! The March Salem Area Safety Council meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 16, 2018 at 11:45 a.m. The program topic is The Claim Game State of Ohio BWC-Special Investigations Department. Matthew Wallace, Special Agent with the N.E. Ohio Investigative Unit will join us as guest speaker. (See the attached insert in this newsletter.) ALL members are welcome to attend our SASC meetings. Kindly call the Chamber at 330-337-3473 or email the office at: info@salemohiochamber.org for reservations. The Salem Area Safety Council is proud to offer American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Training. These classes will be held at the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce,713 East State Street, Salem. Safety Council members will be receive a 50% discount for the first employee who registers to attend either class. All other employees are welcome to attend but will pay full tuition. (See the attached flyer for dates and cost.) Registration is limited. Deadline to register is March 20, 2018. To register, contact the office via phone or email. Lastly, April 20, 2018 is the Salem Area Safety Council Awards Banquet at the Salem Golf Club. America s Nutrition Leader, Zonya E. Foco will be the speaker. Zonya is a master of inspiration, motivation and visual humor. She provides a high energy presentation offering low maintenance solutions that help improve overall health and nutrition. Join us as we recognize local businesses and organizations who have exemplary safety performance ratings. More information on this event will be coming soon. CLEAN UP DAY is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Meet at McCulloch Park. **More details in April s newsletter.
CHAMBER CONNECTION The inaugural Chamber Connection was held on Friday, February 23, 2018. Participants enjoyed coffee from Lib s Market and breakfast treats from Patty s Cookies & More. Susan Myers from Crabb Insurance Agency gave a short presentation entitled Social Media Marketing-Organic Reach Basics. The Chamber was filled to capacity as participants took advantage of this networking, business generating, educational opportunity. The next Chamber Connection is scheduled for Thursday, March 29, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce office. Susan Myers from Crabb Insurance Agency will again be our guest speaker as she presents, Facebook Marketing-Opening Your Tool Box. There is no cost to attend, but reservations are required. Please RSVP to the Salem Chamber. Hope to see you there! (Picture from Chamber Connection /February 2018) The Chamber s Annual Benefit Dinner (Reverse Raffle) is scheduled for Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at the Salem Golf Club. It is the Salem Chamber s largest fundraiser of the year. One lucky person will win $1,000. Other cash prizes of $50, $100 and $500 will also be awarded. This night of fellowship and networking will also include a 50/50 raffle and bingo. Two hundred tickets will be sold for $100.00 each which include a delicious buffet dinner and the chance to win the cash prizes. If you bring a guest, the cost is an extra $35.00. The fun begins at 5:15 p.m. with a Cash Bar and appetizers. The buffet dinner will then follow at 6:00 p.m. and the Reverse Raffle will begin approximately at 7:00 p.m. To purchase tickets, please call the Chamber office at 330-337-3473 or contact one of the following members of the 2018 Reverse Raffle Committee: Chairman Frank Zamarelli, Salem Computer Ctr. Jack Howells, Retired, #1 Ticket Seller Betty Brothers, City of Salem Jeff Christopher, Kent State University-Salem Carl Romeo, Farmers National Bank Dan Scarpitti, Hunter Associates, Inc. Bruce Williams, Williams & Associates Co., LPA Mary Winch Korff, Stratos Wealth Partners THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
Please use this application to sign up for sponsorships. Choose your level of sponsorship listed below. (See the back of application for event descriptions.) 2018 Sponsorship Levels: Platinum - $2000 Gold - $1000 Silver - $650 Bronze - $350 2018 Sponsored Events: *CHAMBER CONNECTION MEETINGS-(MONTHLY) *REVERSE RAFFLE FUNDRAISER *BUSINESS TO BUSINESS EXPO *2 BUSINESS CONNECTION LUNCHEONS *CHAMBER GOLF OUTING *QUAKERFEST *SALEM CHRISTMAS PARADE & LIGHT UP NIGHT *CHAMBER ANNUAL MEETING Business : Contact Person : Address : E-Mail : Telephone : Fax : Return the application via mail: Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, 713 East State Street, Salem, Ohio 44460; by e-mail @ info@salemohiochamber.org; by fax @ 330-337-3474. Make checks payable to: Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. We also accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. DEADLINE : FRIDAY - MARCH 30, 2018
DESCRIPTIONS OF 2018 SPONSORED EVENTS: Chamber Connection: Monthly meeting at the Chamber office held the last Thursday or Friday of the month, (8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.), with the purpose of networking/business connections and educational sessions. Sponsors will be given the opportunity to give a two minute commercial at the podium and pass out promotional items to attendees. Reverse Raffle Fundraiser: Largest fundraising event of the year for the Salem Chamber; Tickets are purchased for $100.00 with the opportunity to win $50, $100, $500, or the grand prize of $1000. Dinner buffet included with each ticket. Held at the Salem Golf Club on April 10, 2018, sponsors will be given various print and digital acknowledgements, as well as a verbal thank you from the podium. Business to Business Expo: Businesses are given a table to display their information at this Member to Member event that features peer networking/business connections and a motivational speaker. (2018 Date to be Determined.) Business Connection Luncheons: Networking/business connections and educational sessions for businesses, these luncheons have been held at the Salem Community Center. Sponsors are given a table to display their information and given an opportunity to pass out information and promotional items to the audience. Set for July 23, 2018 and an October date (TBD). Chamber Golf Outing: Teams of business individuals and their guests play 18 holes of golf at the Salem Golf Club with brunch served and a steak dinner enjoyed afterwards. Business sponsors can set up a table to advertise in the side room beside the ballroom. This event is scheduled for Monday, August 13, 2018. Quakerfest: A family themed fall festival of fun, this event is held in the downtown on the second Saturday of October;(October 13, 2018). Sponsors are given an area to set up a table or tent to display information and pass out information. Salem Christmas Parade/Light Up Night: Scheduled for Thursday evening, November 29, 2018, this is Salem s holiday celebration. Sponsorship includes the ability to set up a table at the Light Up ceremony and pass out information and refreshments if desired. Signage will be placed in the front lawn of the Chamber advertising the sponsor(s). Annual Meeting: As the Chamber s largest meeting of the year, this luncheon features awards and a recap of the year s accomplishments. Sponsors will be given print and digital acknowledgement and verbal mention from the podium. They will also be given the opportunity to place promotional/informational items on each of the tables.
2018 MARKETING MENU Sponsorship Levels for Marketing Your Business PLATINUM: $2000.00 Investment - Value = $2640.00 Sponsor to be Listed with Name & Logo on ALL Marketing Materials for ALL Chamber Events held in 2018 Value: $1000.00 *See box on page two for digital and print marketing descriptions. Reverse Raffle Hospitality Hour Sponsor Value: $100.00 Free Foursome for Chamber Golf Outing Value: $500.00 Tee and Green Sponsor for Chamber Golf Outing Value: $100.00 Two Chamber Connection Promotions Value: $50.00 Five Vendor Table Opportunities Value: $250.00 Table of Four at the Annual Meeting Value: $140.00 Annual Meeting Event Sponsor Value: $250.00 Christmas Parade/Light Up Night Sponsor Value: $250.00 GOLD: $1000.00 Investment - Value = $1590.00 Sponsor to be Listed with Name & Logo on ALL Marketing Materials for ALL Chamber Events held in 2018 Value: $1000.00 *See box on page two for digital and print marketing descriptions. Reverse Raffle Hospitality Hour Sponsor Value: $100.00 Tee and Green Sponsor for Chamber Golf Outing Value: $100.00 Two Chamber Connection Promotions Value: $50.00 Four Vendor Table Opportunities Value: $200.00 Table of Four at the Annual Meeting Value: $140.00 SILVER: $650.00 Investment - Value = $1150.00 Sponsor to be Listed with Name on ALL Marketing Materials for ALL Chamber Events held in 2018 Value: $750.00 *See box on page two for digital and print marketing descriptions. Reverse Raffle Hospitality Hour Sponsor Value: $100.00 Tee and Green Sponsor for Chamber Golf Outing Value: $100.00 Four Vendor Table Opportunities Value: $200.00 BRONZE: $350.00 Investment - Value = $850.00 Sponsor to be Listed with Name on ALL Marketing Materials for ALL Chamber Events held in 2018 Value: $750.00 *See box on page two for digital and print marketing descriptions Two Vendor Table Opportunities Value: $100.00
Page Two 2018 CHAMBER EVENTS & ACTIVITIES After choosing a Marketing Sponsorship Investment category, (see enclosed application), this list will be the basis for selection of vendor table opportunities. You will be notified in advance, of the dates and times of these events and activities. CHAMBER CONNECTION MEETINGS-(MONTHLY) REVERSE RAFFLE FUNDRAISER BUSINESS TO BUSINESS EXPO 2 BUSINESS CONNECTION LUNCHEONS CHAMBER GOLF OUTING QUAKERFEST SALEM CHRISTMAS PARADE & LIGHT UP NIGHT CHAMBER ANNUAL MEETING *The Chamber s Events are Marketed in a Variety of Ways. As a PLATINUM or GOLD Sponsor, your Dollars will be Spent via the Following:($1000.00 Value) Sponsor s Name & Logo Listed on Banners or the Signs for the Event Sponsor s Name & Logo on ALL Table Tent Flyers & Event Programs Sponsor s Name Announced from Podium for ALL Chamber Events Chamber Newsletter will List Sponsor s Name & Logo Each Month Chamber Website will List Sponsor s Name & Logo with Link Newspaper Press Releases and/or Advertisements will List Sponsor s Name when Applicable Onsite Facebook Interview to be Done & Posted on Social Media Other Digital Opportunities that Might Present Themselves Later in the Year *The Chamber s Events are Marketed in a Variety of Ways. As a SILVER or BRONZE Sponsor, your Dollars will be Spent via the Following: ($750.00 Value) Sponsor s Name Listed on Banners or the Signs for the Event Sponsor s Name on Table Tent Flyers & Event Programs Sponsor s Name Announced from Podium of Chamber Events Chamber Newsletter will List Sponsor s Name Each Month Chamber Website will List Sponsor s Name Newspaper Press Releases and/or Advertisements will List Sponsor s Name when Applicable
Join us every month for Salem Second Saturday. Events, activities, and retail specials are offered around the city. It s all happening in Historic Downtown Salem, Ohio. February 10 - Sweet On Salem Shop, taste, and learn. Get ready for a great Valentine s Day. March 10 - Women of Salem Celebrate women who make a difference and take advantage of specials for women. April 14 - Thank A Teacher Find a special present to recognize your favorite teacher or get teacher discounts with your ID. May 12 - May Means Music Visit performing venues about the city for live music and musical gifts. June 9- Salem Super Cruise Four days to surf the streets for cars, food, and entertainment Salem Second Saturday is a cooperative effort of www.facebook.com/ DowntownSalemPartnership www.salemohiochamber.org
DATE: March 16, 2018 TIME: NOON (Lunch Buffet Opens @ 11:45 a.m.) PLACE: SALEM COMMUNITY CENTER 1098 NORTH ELLSWORTH COST: $14.00 - Chamber Members $19.00 - Non-Chamber Members Payable by cash, check, or luncheon ticket. Books of six luncheon tickets are available: $84.00 Chamber Members $114.00 Non-Chamber Mbrs. Please make checks payable to: Salem Area Chamber of Commerce RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Reservations can be made by calling 330-337-3473 or info@salemohiochamber.org *Any reservation not cancelled within 24 hours of the luncheon will be invoiced. Deadline for reservations is Tuesday, March 13, 2018. The Salem Area Safety Council is a division of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce 713 East State Street Salem, Ohio 44460 330-337-3473 Fax: 330-337-3474 www.salemareasafetycouncil.org www.salemohiochamber.org MARCH 2018 MEETING Topic: The Claim Game State of Ohio BWC-Special Investigations Department Guest Speaker: - Matthew Wallace Special Agent Northeast Ohio Investigative Unit At the end of the presentation, Safety Council members should be able to: Identify the differences between workers compensation fraud versus an abuse of the workers compensation system. Understand the operations of the Special Investigations Department and the different types of fraud that are investigated. Obtain tips and recommendations on how to make a quality allegation referral to the Special Investigations Department.
CPR/AED/FIRST AID TRAINING
THE SALEM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTS... Be a part of this monthly networking, business generating, and educational opportunity. Please Join Us: Thursday, March 29, 2018 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Salem Area Chamber of Commerce 713 East State Street, Salem, Ohio 44460 Susan Myers from Crabb Insurance Agency will give a short presentation on: Facebook Marketing-Opening Your Tool Box. Enjoy coffee from Lib s Market and breakfast treats from Dunkin Donuts. There is no cost to attend the Chamber Connection meetings. However, reservations are required. Please RSVP to Salem Chamber via email at info@salemohiochamber.org or call 330-337-3473.
Enroll in CareWorksComp s Two-Hour Safety Training CareWorksComp is pleased to offer Two-Hour Safety Training to meet BWC s two-hour safety requirement for group rated and group retrospective rated employers. Companies have two sessions, 9:00 am - 11:00 am or 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, to choose from on the dates and locations below. You are receiving this notice because the BWC has indicated you must complete two hours of safety training by June 30, 2018. Enrollment There is a $40 fee per person to attend and you must enroll by the Friday before the training. Cancellations or no-shows will not be eligible for a refund. Certificates of Attendance will be available after the training. Acknowledgement will be sent once your registration is processed. Locations March 13, 2018 Holiday Inn Express 2150 E. Wooster Street Bowling Green, OH 43402 June 5, 2018 BMI Federal Credit Union 6165 Emerald Parkway Dublin, Ohio 43016 Additionally, we will have our workers compensation and safety seminars at locations across Ohio in the Spring. Registration for Private Employers To register, please mail, fax or email the following information to Dana Carmichael. Fax: (614) 495-5208 Email: dana.carmichael@careworkscomp.com Mail: Attn: Dana Carmichael, 5500 Glendon Court, Dublin, OH 43016 Checks should be made payable to CareWorksComp. Limited seating available. Registration begins 30 minutes before each session. Attendee(s): Company Name: Address: BWC Policy Number: Date of seminar attending: Time: 9:00 am 1:00 pm Email: City, State Zip: Phone Number: Fax: You may pay your CareWorksComp Two-Hour Training fee by check or by completing the credit card portion of this form. We accept most major credit cards. For additional training options, please visit our website at www.careworkscomp.com and click on Training!
The wisest mind has something yet to learn. ~ George Santayana The calendar tells us that Spring is about one month away. With Spring comes several excellent opportunities to refresh your knowledge of workers comp or learn some new cost control strategies for your business. Or, perhaps there is someone new at your company who could benefit from Workers Comp 101. No matter the reason, I hope you ll take advantage of one or more of the upcoming educational events. Important dates and deadlines: March 30, 2018 o Deadline to complete the DFSP annual report for the preceding 7/1 program start date. o Last date to request a change in your estimated annual payroll exposure for policy year 2017 (7/1/17-6/30/18). o Last date to request a change in your installment payment plan schedule for policy year 2017. o Deadline to complete the One Claim Program (OCP) program education requirement. o Deadline to complete the EM cap program requirements. Potential Changes to Remaining 2017 BWC Premium Installments: A number of employers BWC premium installment invoices were recently adjusted by the BWC. The adjustment increased the remaining installment payments for the current July 1, 2017 rate year. The reason being that when BWC initially calculated the July 1, 2017 rate year premium installments, they were based on the July 1, 2015 rate year payroll. Recently, the BWC compared the July 1, 2015 rate year payroll with the actual July 1, 2016 rate year payroll (which was reported in the August 2017 True Up.) If there was a large increase in the July 1, 2016 payroll, the BWC adjusted the remaining installments for the current July 1, 2017 rate year. The BWC s goal is to deter employers from having a large True Up at the end of the current rate year. In the last few days, BWC has sent letters to those impacted employers, explaining the change to the remaining premium installment payments.
CareWorksComp Seminars: Please mark your calendar to attend one of our half-day workers comp seminars this April. We will be presenting our Cost Control Seminars around the state: April 17, 2018 Columbus April 18, 2018 Cleveland April 26, 2018 Cincinnati Please see the attached registration form for additional details and to register to attend. As always, attendance at the seminars will fulfill the BWC Two-Hour Group Safety Training Requirement. BWC s Ohio Safety Congress & Expo: The BWC Safety Congress & Expo takes place in less than a month, March 7-9, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. There will be a Products and Services Marketplace, many educational sessions and lectures, which are all free of charge and are a terrific way to learn what s new in the world of safety. If you d like to register, it s not too late! You may do so at https://bwc.expoplanner.com/content/osc18/register/. You ll need your BWC policy number handy when you do. (If you need assistance registering you may also call 614.466.7695.) Please stop by to visit CareWorksComp in booth #208 and RiskControl360 in booth #108! Additional 2-Hour Training Options: CareWorksComp is offering Two additional training sessions to fulfill the BWC Two-Hour Group Safety Training Requirement. The registration material is attached with this email, and these will be hosted in Bowling Green on 3/13/18, and Dublin on 6/5/18. Posting Requirements for OSHA: OSHA reminds employers of their obligation to post a copy of OSHA s Form 300A, which summarizes job-related injuries and illnesses logged during 2017. Each year, between February 1 and April 30, the summary must be displayed in a common area where notices to employees are usually posted. Businesses with ten or fewer employees and those in certain low-hazard industries are exempt from OSHA recordkeeping and posting requirements. Visit OSHA's Recordkeeping Rule webpage for more information on recordkeeping requirements.
January 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Visiting Angels Receives 2018 Best of Home Care Provider of Choice Award Salem. Visiting Angels announced today that for the third year in a row it has received the Best of Home Care Provider of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse. The Provider of Choice Award is granted only to the top-ranking home care providers, based on client satisfaction scores gathered by Home Care Pulse, an independent satisfaction research firm for home care. Visiting Angels is now ranked among a select few home care providers across the country who have proven their ability to provide outstanding care. We want to congratulate Visiting Angels on receiving the Best of Home Care Provider of Choice Award, says Aaron Marcum, CEO and founder of Home Care Pulse. Since this award is based on client feedback, it demonstrates their dedication to providing the highest quality of care with a focus on client satisfaction. We are pleased to recognize Visiting Angels dedication to quality professionalism and expertise in home care. Best of Home Care Provider of Choice award-winning providers have contracted with Home Care Pulse to gather feedback from their clients by conducting live phone interviews with their clients each month. Because Home Care Pulse is a third-party company, it is able to collect honest and unbiased feedback. This feedback gives us the tools necessary to make changes and improvements if necessary and gives us a better understanding of our clients needs. We value this process so much so that in 2018 we have added our caregivers to the process says M. Susan Frenger, Director. Our goal at Home Care Pulse is to empower home care businesses to deliver the best home care possible, says Aaron Marcum. We are happy to recognize Visiting Angels as a Best of Home Care Provider of Choice and to celebrate their accomplishments as a trusted home care provider. To find out more about Visiting Angels commitment to excellence, please visit www.visitingangels.com/salem or call us (330) 332-1203.
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