One of the things I love about the new logo is what it represents. Of course, the clock tower reminds us of all the great things that happen around the Village Green. The large building on the left represents our extensive manufacturing base in both the City and the Township. And last (but certainly not least!) the smaller building on the right illustrates our small businesses and homes that make up the very heart of our community. We are all bound together in a never ending circle of interdependence.

We are coming down the wire to get registered for our 2023 Women Mean Business Luncheon with guest speaker Kendra Ramirez. You won't want to miss it!

Our speaker will be Kendra Ramirez. Kendra is globally recognized on the home page of LinkedIn.com, Women of Influence Award Winner, John Barrett Entrepreneur Vision Award recipient, Cincy Chic Woman of the Year, AMA Marketing Legend, best selling author of Marketing Fusion and Micro Shift books and a finalist for the Social Media Innovator of the Year. Since 2005, she has helped hundreds of organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, leverage digital technologies. Kendra has spent more than 15 years in technology companies as a change agent in sales, marketing and recruiting leadership for B2B customers.

The month of May is Open Enrollment – an opportunity for Ohio employers that have state-funded workers’ compensation coverage to select their Managed Care Organization (MCO).  Sedgwick Managed Care Ohio is a key partner for our workers’ compensation program and happens to be Ohio’s largest MCO – by far – in both claims managed and employers served.1  

One of the roles of an MCO is to collect the essential data elements of a workplace injury to initiate a workers’ compensation claim. Depending on the approach to collecting and arranging this information, the MCO can be an excellent warehousing partner for injury-related data.

Sedgwick MCO provides clients are a series of value-added reports designed to facilitate record keeping obligations of OSHA and PERRP. Many report options include an ongoing tally of lost workdays associated with each claim, as well as the number of modified duty workdays. Access to this information on a monthly, quarterly and especially an annual basis (early January) can help employers complete their OSHA 300 and PERRP posting that is due each February.

MCOs should also be able to account for additional datapoints to help determine whether a workers’ compensation claim is OSHA-recordable. For example, if medications are prescribed in the treatment of a workplace injury, it may be OSHA recordable despite having incurred no lost or modified workdays. Similarly, if treatment for an injury includes services that exceed what is considered first-aid in nature, the injury may also be recordable despite involving no lost time. An example of this would be a laceration that involves stitches, but the employee returns to work immediately. Referencing medical billing codes to identify specific covered treatments can be a simple way to gather information that simplifies the OSHA and PERRP reporting process.  

The claim filing process depends on information from multiple parties, including the injured employee and the treating physician. But Sedgwick MCO encourages employers to take action as quickly as possible after a workplace incident to control this vital early stage of the process. Establishing post-injury protocols that include thorough documentation of the incident, as well as compiling information required by BWC, can accelerate a sound claim allowance decision. Early clarity on the nature of incident and injury can help frame the scope of the claim and define the medical conditions that are included for treatment.  

The First Report of Injury (FROI) is the standard BWC form that accommodates the required information and typically initiates a new claim. Many employers keep the FROI on-hand to serve as an incident report. Sedgwick Managed Care Ohio will provide clients with an Injury Reporting Packet, which can include the FROI and other forms and information to help guide both the employer and the injured employee through the claim process.  

Many employers have developed an incident report that collects much of the information required for the workers’ compensation claim. Consider modifications to your incident report that may facilitate a more efficient claim filing process. One of the best steps an employer can take to promote speed and accuracy in claim filing is to have an incident report completed quickly and sent directly to the managed care organization.

If you feel there is room for improvement with your organization’s injury management program, or if you can use assistance organizing data for OSHA recording, Sedgwick MCO can help. Every work environment is different, and Sedgwick can talk through your circumstances to build a process that works for you and your employees. Visit Sedgwick MCO online to explore performance metrics and service features, or reach out directly at [email protected].

Employers can register for a free booth at the Gen Z Virtual Career Fair! Email [email protected] to register. The employer registration deadline is Friday, April 28th.

Fairfield, OH— This August, Jungle Jim's International Market is bringing back the Weekend of Fire Festival with a new twist! The show is dedicated to spicy foods like hot, barbecue, salsas, and more. From 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday, August 5, and 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, August 6, guests can enjoy unlimited samples of foods ranging from mild to wild in spice levels, enter the Arena of Fire to compete in spicy food challenges and create customized Bloody Marys at the Singe Bar.

In addition, there will be an exciting range of live performers and entertainment for guests to enjoy, including balloon twisters, fire performers, music, LED performers, stilts walkers, and a 360 Photo Booth. On Sunday, there will be a special car showing of over fifty unique, heavily modified cars for visitors and event attendees to admire and enjoy during Festival hours. Touring the car show is free, but a ticket is required for full access to the Festival.

For a limited time, tickets to Jungle Jim's Weekend of Fire are on sale for buy one, get one free, an incredible value that allows guests to attend one of Jungle Jim's most popular festivals at a great price. Guests can score a pair of tickets to the famous fiery foods show simply by purchasing tickets early. The BOGO special applies exclusively to single-day General Admission tickets. It will only be available until May 15, so those interested in attending the event are encouraged to take advantage of the deal as soon as possible.

On May 16, ticket prices will increase to $15.00 per ticket. Weekend Passes to the fiery foods show launch June 12 for $20.00, and $5.00 more for two days of hot sauces, salsas, mustards, rubs, and marinades. Kids' tickets will be $2.00 beginning on May 1.

For more information on this year's upcoming Weekend of Fire, visit

Junglejims.com/Weekend-of-Fire or follow Jungle Jim's on Facebook.

Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, today announced the launch of a new resource that provides information to students, parents, and teachers about the different career pathways available to high schoolers. The “Find Your Career Pathway” video aims to guide students in their educational journey to landing a successful career right here in Ohio.

“As I’ve traveled the state, I’ve heard from students, parents, and teachers that they wish a resource like what we are announcing today existed that lays out the options available for kids so they can learn a skill and earn college credits without racking up student loan debt,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “Ohio’s on the rise. We are landing some of the largest economic development deals in history, and we need to have a prepared workforce. This resource presents options available for Ohio’s students so they can make the best decision for their future.”

The “Find Your Career Pathway” resource encourages Ohio students, parents, and schools to start conversations earlier about the best pathway to a successful career in Ohio.

To learn more about the “Find Your Career Pathway” video and toolkit, visit Workforce.Ohio.gov/CareerPathways.