Chamber News
December 2020
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Chamber Holiday Open House & "Online" Auction Wrap-Up |
I want to start by saying THANK YOU to the Chamber Board of Directors, Chamber Ambassadors, Chamber Members, Event Sponsors, community members and auction bidders. I know for many of you, this is your favorite chamber event held every year and it was very disappointing to not be able to have this event for the first time since 2004.
We are thrilled with the response that we received to our online auction though. Thank you to all the businesses and individuals that donated items for the event and to anyone that took the time to bid or buy raffle tickets. We appreciate the support!
Thank you again to the sponsors for the 2020 event: Avita Health System, Cander Excavating, Carter Electric, Cleaning By Carrie, Elliott Machine Works, Firelands Federal Credit Union, First Federal Bank of Ohio, First Federal Community Bank, Galion Building & Loan, Paran Management, Huntington, Magnolia Terrace, Mid-Ohio Insurance Solution, Mizick Miller, Park National Bank, Seneca-Crawford Area Transportation, and Snyder Funeral Homes, Richardson-Davis Chapel.
Our 50/50 winner of $375 was Charlotte Walterhouse
The raffle winners were:
$250 - Doug Walter
$500 - Margie Sebrell
$750 - Chanel Hipp
$1000 - Gretchen Dzugan
We hope that we are able to hold the event in person next year!
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2020 Crawford-Opoly Wrap-Up
This year, we wanted Small Business Saturday to last the entire month of November, not just the last Saturday. We were excited to collaborate with First Federal Community Bank and Bucyrus Area Chamber of Commerce on this effort to drive traffic to local establishments and help gain awareness of the amazing small business right here in Crawford County!
We had a total of 23 people eligible to win the Grand Prize and 787 property cards where in the drum for the drawing for the $1000 Community Shopping Spree!
Our grand prize winner of was Mary Clark! Mary was awarded $1,000 in gift cards to local establishments in Crawford County! Congrats Mary!
Our color winners of $10 gift cards to those color property cards were:
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Red: Dolores Hoffman & Tiffany Szabo
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Blue: Linda Kidwell & Jackie Kempf
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Gray: Tyler Garver & Britt Sigler
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Yellow: Michelle Turner & Michael Baer
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Green: Sonja Biglin & Connie Stanek
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Pink: Stacy Uhl & Karolyn Myers
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Brown: Angie Brocwell & Jason Konstantinidis
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Orange: Michael Baer & Joy Teets
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Black: Terry Myers & Cindy Hart
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Purple: Margie Sebrell & Katie Roesch
Congratulations! We look forward to making this a yearly event!
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Galion-Crestline Area Small Business Relief Grant
The Galion-Crestline Area Small Business Relief Grant will provide Crawford County, Ohio small businesses (25 or fewer employees) with some monetary relief from business interruption costs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eligible small business may receive up to $10,000 in the form of non-repayable grants to be used for the reimbursement of certain expenses, as defined in the eligibility criteria and guidelines.
Applications are available in the Galion-Crestline Chamber office, located at 138 Harding Way West, Galion, on the Chamber website at www.galion-crestlinechamber.org, or by clicking on the buttons below.
Applications are to be emailed to mjones@galion-crestlinechamber.org or returned to the Chamber office with all required documents, and will be accepted beginning Monday, December 7.
The application deadline is DECEMBER 17. ACT NOW!!
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NOVEMBER 2020 NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS |
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-Golf Course, Social Club. (419) 468-2640.
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Graywacke, Inc.- 300 South Mill Street, Lexington, Ohio.- Industry-Cable Harness. (419) 525-3888.
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The Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, November 10th to welcome Ohio Health to their new facility located at 745 Carter Drive in Galion. |
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We will be open on December 11 & 12 and the following Friday & Saturday December 18 & 19.
Bring the kids!
The Gift Shop is Open at the same time. Lots of good items, there is something for everyone! Crafts, jewelry, bird feeders.
Stop in!!
We are located at 211 N. Thomas St. Crestline. At The Old Shunk Museum.
We do require masks to be worn & social distancing.
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Galion, OH - A $1 million health care project that brought 20 new jobs to Crawford County was opened in November by OhioHealth. The new primary care and specialty care practice is at 745 Carter Drive, in the Galion Discount Drug Mart Plaza.
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Bucyrus, OH - The Community Foundation for Crawford County has received $400,000 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding from the Crawford County Commissioners to distribute in the form of grants to local nonprofits negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. To be eligible, a nonprofit must operate as a 501(c)3 organization and have done so since one year before March 1, 2020; be located within Crawford County and/or have a Crawford County address; not be permanently closed; not be in receivership or bankruptcy; and demonstrate need because of increased expenses or decrease in revenues resulting from COVID-19.
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Do you have an anniversary, new associate or employee, sign, or business update? Contact Miranda or Candy at the Chamber Office, 419-468-7737 or email candy@galion-crestlinechamber.org so we can add your business to the Member Spotlight in our next Newsletter.
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Anthem Enhanced Choice Health Insurance: A New Option for a Changing World
Anthem wants everyone to have health insurance coverage, including those individuals and families whose employment and financial situations do not quite fit the mold for traditional plans. Just as our home and work situations have changed, health insurance must change and adapt to meet new expectations. That is why we created Anthem Enhanced Choice.
What is Anthem Enhanced Choice?
Anthem Enhanced Choice plans support a growing number of people who are not covered by traditional health insurance for various reasons.
· Their employer may not offer health insurance.
· They work side jobs or part-time jobs as a means of employment and do not qualify for health insurance with their employers.
· They are independent contractors, consultants or gig workers.
· They are recently unemployed.
· Even though they are employed, they cannot afford a traditional health insurance plan through the Affordable Care Act without a health insurance subsidy.
What does Anthem Enhanced Choice cover?
Anthem Enhanced Choice coverage includes many of the same comprehensive benefits of employer-based or stand-alone health insurance plans such as:
· 100% preventive care coverage.
· Prescription drug coverage with affordable out-of-pocket copays.
· Access to doctors and hospitals in the Anthem network.
· No referrals for specialist visits.
· Pre-existing condition coverage right from the start for covered services if member enrollment is approved.
What does Anthem Enhanced Choice cost?
Anthem Enhanced Choice offers six plan options to fit your budget and coverage needs for you and your family. Coverage and cost varies based on where you live, the plan you choose, your age, gender, medical history and tobacco usage.
While Anthem Enhanced Choice plans are not compatible with the Affordable Care Act, they are medically underwritten. Consumers receive essential coverage while being able to save with lower premiums versus unsubsidized Affordable Care Act plans. Compare what you might pay for Anthem Enhanced Choice with other health insurance costs.
With more affordability, you have the opportunity to round out your Anthem Enhanced Choice plan coverage with dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
Anthem Enhanced Choice for flexibility
Anthem Enhanced Choice plans were also designed to accommodate changing life situations, providing coverage for 364 days, with the option to apply for additional terms (364 days each).
Another benefit of an Anthem Enhanced Choice plan is that you can apply year round, so you are not restricted by enrollment periods. Anyone within eligible age limits may apply, though factors like height, weight, and medical history are considered when determining eligibility and pricing. Compare Anthem Enhanced Choice with other health insurance plans.
Choosing an Anthem Enhanced Choice plan
Anthem understands that not everyone fits the requirements to receive coverage from traditional health insurance plans. With Anthem Enhanced Choice, you now have more options.
We are here to help you find the preferred plan that fits your budget and provides the essential coverage for you and your family.
Anthem Enhanced Choice coverage is not required to comply with certain federal market requirements for health insurance, principally those contained in the Affordable Care Act. Be sure to check your policy carefully to make sure you are aware of any exclusions or limitations regarding coverage of preexisting conditions or health benefits (such as hospitalization, emergency services, maternity care, preventive care, prescription drugs, and mental health and substance use disorder services). Your policy might also have lifetime and/or annual dollar limits on health benefits. If this coverage expires or you lose eligibility for this coverage, you might have to wait until an open enrollment period to get other health insurance coverage.
Choose an Anthem Enhanced Choice plan that fits your changing health care needs.
To learn more, contact your broker, or visit anthem.com.
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Apply for the COVID-19 Indoor Air Quality Assistance Program by December 30. Eligible employers can receive up to $15,000 reimbursement to help cover the costs of inspections, assessments, maintenance and improvements to indoor heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to control the spread of COVID-19. You can also receive reimbursement for secondary devices designed to destroy bacteria, mold and viruses. |
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When you #GiveUnited, your gift stays local. Your donation to UWNCO serving Crawford, Marion, and Wyandot helps the people you know, in the community you know - you can even designate your gift to the county you choose. Make an impact right here in our region - text GIVING2UWNCO to 41444 or click the button below to donate now.
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Are You Missing Out On Chamber Member Benefits?
Save With Your Chamber Energy Program
We’ve heard from many of you – the energy calls are endless. It’s difficult to know who to trust and whether your current energy program is really a good value.
That’s why we took the time to evaluate the available options. What we found is that Alternative Energy Source stands out as more than just an energy call center. An industry watchdog with decades in the business, they have the experience and longevity it takes to successfully navigate a constantly changing industry. And simply put, their customers trust them.
The results speak for themselves. Alternative Energy Source has consistently delivered for our members. From trustworthy contracts to cost savings, our members rely on Alternative Energy Source to protect their businesses.
If you’ve not already done so, we’re urging you to take advantage of their no-obligation energy analysis. All it takes is a quick phone call or email to get started. They’ll review your current program to identify possible cost savings and provide you a report of their findings.
There’s nothing to lose – act today.
Contact them at:
Phone: 866-646-7322
If you have any questions, please call us.
With services including natural gas and electric programs, energy efficiency and solar options, and utility invoice management, Alternative Energy Source provides full-service energy management for businesses of all sizes and industries.
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Following October Round, TechCred Program to Fund Over 15,000 Credentials
Next application period opens January 4th
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, today announced the results of the October round of TechCred, which will provide the opportunity for 246 Ohio companies to upskill their current and incoming workforce with tech-focused skills.
“Despite the obstacles created by COVID-19, we continue to see great results coming out of the TechCred program. It is helping employers and employees adapt and prevail during very difficult economic conditions," said Lt. Governor Jon Husted. “Today marks another milestone in upskilling opportunities that will help Ohioans earn the tech-focused skills needed to succeed in the changing workplace.”
The most recent TechCred application period closed at the end of October. Today, 246 Ohio employers were approved for funding, resulting in Ohio employees earning up to 3,164 technology-focused credentials. This round marks a milestone as funding for the program has been approved for over 15,000 credentials.
In August, the TechCred program exceeded 10,000 tech-focused credentials, fulfilling a commitment made by Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted to fund 10,000 technology-focused credentials each year.
“Businesses prioritize access to a skilled workforce when determining where to locate their facilities,” said Lydia Mihalik, Director of the Ohio Development Services Agency. “TechCred has funded more than 15,000 credentials in the last year to ensure we have the talent to compete in a tech-driven economy.”
With the approvals announced today, a total of 966 Ohio employers have been approved for funding, supporting the earning of 15,105 tech-focused credentials by Ohio employees.
The next TechCred application period opens Monday, January 4th and closes January 29th at 3:00 p.m. Businesses with employees who have completed their TechCred training are reminded to submit proof of credential completion to receive reimbursement at TechCred.Ohio.gov.
“I’m pleased that nearly 1,000 employers have used the TechCred program to their benefit and, even more, to the benefit of their employees,” said Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor Randy Gardner. “The thousands of credentials earned further strengthens Ohio’s workforce and provides great momentum on which to build as we head into a new application period and a new year.”
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