Benefits

Below is a list of benefits offered to our Chamber members. You can also download our flyer listing these benefits here.

	SOCA Benefit Plan The SOCA Benefit Plan is a multiple employer welfare arrangement. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield provides claims administration and stop loss protection. Participating employers are required to maintain membership with a Chamber of Commerce that is authorized to offer the Plan. Distribution of the Plan is limited to Anthem appointed brokers who have completed product-specific training. The Plan is governed by a Board of Trustees elected by participating employers.
	Elavon Whether you do business online, in-person, or on the go, Elavon makes accepting credit and debit card payments quick, easy, and secure. More than a processor, their payment solutions help increase your sales, improve business operations, and control business costs.
	Worker’s Compensation Through Hunter Consulting Hunter Consulting Company provides comprehensive consulting and claims administration in the area of Workers’ and Unemployment Compensations. The Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance Group Rating Program is one of the most utilized benefit programs offered. This benefit can add to your competitive edge in today’s complex market. BWC Updates
	Worker’s Compensation Through Sedgwick 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. BWC Updates
	Strategic HR As a part of our membership with the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance, our members have access to exclusive discounts on the following Strategic HR Solutions: HR Checkup + Consultation: HR Checkup, HR Consultation (up to two hours), and an HR “Prescription” to provide guidance on next steps. Recruitment Checkup + Job Kick-Off: Recruitment Checkup, Debrief, and one Job Kick-Off including a Job Ad, Prescreen Questionnaire, and Interview Guide. HR & Recruitment Checkup Bundle: HR Checkup & Debrief, Recruitment Checkup & Debrief, two hours of HR Consultation, and one Job Kick-Off including a Job Ad, Prescreen Questionnaire, and Interview guide. Virtual HR Subscription: Exclusive 24/7 access for 12 months to industry-leading tools, DIY resources, unique training videos, and state & federal law libraries. Employee Handbook: A basic handbook for companies in one state and less than 100 employees. Includes initial discussion, draft handbook, and final review/discussion of the handbook.
	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.
	Chamber Sustainability Program Through the Chamber Sustainability Program, members can get assistance in running their operations more efficiently and finding affordable ways of reducing their carbon footprint. Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) Carbon Offsets On-site Solar LED Lighting Rebates & Grants Real-time Monitoring Energy Efficiency Audits
	LegalShield Have you or your employees ever… Signed a contract? Been overcharged or treated unfairly? Had a real estate transaction? Had a landlord/tenant issue? Needed a will prepared or had estate questions? Had a traffic ticket? All of these are legal issues. And as with all of life, having experts in your corner to navigate the legal matters BEFORE they get serious lets you move through life with less worry and stress. That’s what LegalShield is about!
	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. IDShield Plan Benefits*: Identity Consultation and Advice Dedicated Licensed Private Investigators Identity and Credit Monitoring Child Monitoring Complete Identity Restoration Identity Threat and Credit Inquiry Alerts 24/7 Emergency Access And More!
	PartnerShip FedEx Discounts Chamber member businesses can get exceptional FedEx discounts. Start saving. 45% off on FedEx Express^® shipping 45% off on FedEx Expressinternational shipping 25% off on FedEx Ground^® shipping 25% off on FedEx Home Delivery^® Freight Savings PartnerShip helps chamber members businesses reduce their LTL freight costs and ship smarter. 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
	AWTCC AWTCC works with American exporters and forwarders throughout the world. We are the only National Chamber in the United States accredited by the International Chamber of Commerce, which means our documents are recognized globally and can be verified online by overseas Customs authorities via the ICC Certificate of Origin verification portal.
	DOLR Student debt is a financial burden. Using our technologies, we want to accelerate the members of our community to $0 debt. We want to empower them to make the best decisions. We want to give them the best information presented in the best possible way for their understanding. We want to reduce their cognitive burden. We want to help them be smarter. We want to make it easier for them to form micro-habits to incrementally accelerate them to $0. And we want to make all of this cheap and easy for them.
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	401K Plan for Small Businesses Many small business owners wish they could provide employees with access to a retirement plan but are unable to due to concerns about Lack of time and expertise Cost Fiduciary Liability Thanks to new legislation passed in 2019, small to mid-sized employers now can pool together their individual retirement plans to provide this benefits that are similar to the largest companies in our country. Under the SECURE Act, the most significant retirement legislation, employers can offer a cost affordable retirement plan through a Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) arrangement.