Programs & Services
Independence Business Supply has designed an exclusive program for NOACC Members for the purchasing of office supplies, ad specialties, furniture, janitorial and sanitary supplies, and full-service printing. The Chamber Office Plus program addresses the specific needs of Chambers of Commerce and significantly reduces their members’ expenses and simplifies the ordering process.
Chamber members can participate in the Chamber Office Plus program which provides outstanding, pre-determined pricing across all Independence Business Supply products and services. Additionally, Chambers will have exclusive access to 130 deeply discounted items.
Participation in the Chamber Office Plus program will provide:
Free Shipping – Never Incur Fuel Surcharges or Delivery Fees
No Minimum Order Fees Ever
Outstanding, Pre-Negotiated “Every-Day” Pricing On All Products and Services
Tremendous Pricing on a Hot List of 130 items
Free Design, Delivery, Assembly, and Installation on All Furniture Orders
Next Day Delivery (certain exceptions apply)
Simple and Flexible Ordering – Online, Telephone, Fax, or Email
World-Class Customer Service – All Calls Are Answered Live By Dedicated Customer Service Professional
An Opportunity to Support an Ohio-Based Business
Call toll-free 1-800-621-6001 and ask to speak with Jessica DeJean for Chamber Office Plus details.
Quality Care... Close to Home
You deserve a workers’ compensation managed care organization that knows your company, your industry and your people. Look no farther than University Hospitals CompCare. Here’s why:
Local MCO, quality care
Strong customer service
Trusted partner
Proven return-to-work results
Discounts on treatment by University Hospitals Provider Network
Understanding how the credit card merchant account processing business works isn’t easy. And most merchants don’t have the time to study and understand it. But Heartland does. As one of the nation’s leading payment processors, Heartland handles all elements of card transaction processing for large and small business, offering a host of services that make one-stop payment processing a reality for our merchants in Ohio.
Heartland Payroll, the fast, secure way to process your payroll anytime, anywhere. Heartland has created value added small business payroll service programs for NOACC Members.
Sign up for payroll processing services in Ohio with HPS and receive:
Free New Hire reporting
Free addition and deletion of employee files
Free full tax service
Free direct deposit
Free Payday Visa cards
Call toll-free 1-800-338-9793 or your Heartland representative* for full details.
Employee and manager assessment tests
We use the highest quality assessment tests available to provide critical information for decisions regarding candidate job fit, development needs and opportunities, management competencies and succession planning. Assessments are web based, but may be administered paper-and-pencil. Clients may use assessments “on demand” by having Impromax administer tests, or have their own assessment website set-up for in-house administration and greater flexibility for their assessment program.
Management/Leadership development programs
We offer a variety of development programs, from self-contained programs you administer in-house, to full instructor-lead programs.
Employee development and training
We offer targeted development sessions that help employees improve their performance and increase their contribution to the organization.
Other business consulting
• Manager/Executive coaching
• Strategic planning facilitation
• Process improvement
Group Rating Q&A
Q: What is Workers' Compensation Group Rating?
A: Group rating permits employers in the same or a similar industry to "group" their claims experience for rating purposes. By pooling companies with good experience, the group will attain a better rate than the individual rate of its members.
Q: Are all Workers' Comp Group Rating Programs the same?
A: No. Hundreds of workers' compensation group rating programs are offered throughout Ohio by many different sponsoring organizations. Each group program offers its own savings rate. Even if you are currently enrolled in a workers' compensation group rating program, it pays to compare. You could potentially save thousands more with a CCI group rating program.
Q: How is coverage provided under a Group Rating Program?
A: Coverage is still provided through the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC). Each member still maintains their own policy number and payments are still made to the Bureau. BWC prints the discounted rate on the payroll report automatically.
Q: Can you only enroll once a year, and is this true of all groups?
A: Yes, BWC regulations dictate this. Quotes are provided throughout the fall, with actual enrollment taking place in February. We are currently accepting applications for the upcoming BWC plan year July 1 through June 30.
Q: Is there a cost to participate in the program?
A: Each member is charged an administrative fee to be in the program. By enrolling in a group rating program, you are also hiring a plan administrator, such as CCI, to provide claims cost control services. Details of the administrative fee will be provided along with the proposal. Also, you must become a paid member of the sponsoring organization.
Q: If I am uncertain whether my company would qualify, should I apply?
A: Yes, each year the Bureau assigns new rates based on an employer's payroll and experience. A company who did not previously qualify due to a penalty rating may qualify if their experience improves.
Q: How will I receive my savings?
A: Coverage is with the Bureau of Workers' Compensation and the premium statements that come from the Bureau will reflect the group discounted rate. The rate will begin on July 1. Because Ohio workers' compensation premiums are paid in arrears, your first discounted premium payment will be paid in January of the following year. See the Group Rating Calendar for a timeline.
Q: If I enroll with a group rating program, will I be automatically enrolled with an MCO?
A: Group rating is completely different than an MCO. Group rating provides a discount on your workers' compensation premium. A workers' compensation managed care organization (MCO) works directly with injured employees to ensure they receive proper medical treatment. MCO fees are paid directly by BWC. Employers choose their MCO every two years, or are assigned one if no choice is made. Every employer in Ohio must have an MCO. Group rating is an optional program, in which employers must qualify for a discount.
Q: What is the difference between a TPA and an MCO?
A: Third Party Administrators (TPA), such as CCI, administer group rating savings programs and work with employers' claims to control costs. An MCO works directly with the injured employee to pay medical bills and ensure proper treatment. Working with a TPA is optional. However, hiring a TPA is an effective way to control costs through claims managment and group rating programs. Every employer in Ohio must have an MCO, which is paid for directly by BWC.
Member Benefits
Web Listing
Your company listed on the Chamber's website, free of charge. We can link to your home page too.
CertifiChecks
As a member of the Concord Leroy Area County Chamber of Commerce you are able to accept CertifiChecks. A gift certificate available for purchase online and at the Chamber office.
Mailing Lists
No matter how you order them, on lists or labels, by zip code or alphabetically, we can provide you with business names at a nominal cost.
Newcomer Kits
A new employee? A new neighbor? Call the Chamber, for a packet full of information and resources, or ask us to send some info out.
Business After Hours/Business PowerLunch
Show off your business and host chamber members by special invitation. You can buy the refreshments, we'll help promote. Schedule with us, please.
Directory
We include your name in a member ship directory to promote other Chamber members calling on your for business. Our motto is "It's Good Business to do Business with Chamber Members!"
Inexpensive Advertising
The prices are right for ads and flyers in the chamber mailing. An 8-1/2" by 11" size sheet (supply chamber with 975 copies) is only $125.00 for one sided or $150.00 for two sided inserts. Members only.
Website Banner Advertisements
The Chamber of Commerce has recently made website banner ads available to its members for a very reasonable price. The rates are as follows: 3-mnth ad $35; 6-mnth ad $55; 1-year $75. Measurements of these advertisements are, for a Front page, horizontal banner- 410pixels X 59pixels and prices are, for a Content page, vertical banner- 120pixels X 600pixels.
Anthem Chamber Saver Program
The Chamber and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have teamed up to save you money on your group health insurance. Through the ChamberSaver Plan, businsesses save money on health insurance- and not just on a few plans, but rather on Anthem's full range of health insurance offerings, including exciting new consumer-directed health plans. Chamber members who do not already have Anthem insurance can enjoy their discount on group health insurance. Call 1-888-506-1574 now or fill out the online form at www.chambersaver.com/noacc to request a free quote and find out how much you can save!
