Chamber News

From the Desk of the Executive Director/CEO
Chamber Golf Outing Thank You!
No First Friday Luncheon
Business After Hours 7/18
Top Tier Sponsor Spotlight - Grube, Inc.
Chamber 4th of July Office Hours
2024 Board of Directors Annual Nominations Open!
Registration for the Awards Banquet
Chamber Awards Nominations Open!
Welcome New Chamber Members!
Thank You Renewing Members!

Member News

NOACC Health Insurance for Chamber Members
Defiance County Summer Wellness Passport
Sedgwick Ohio Workers' Comp & Experience Modification Rate
Sedgwick Forklift Safety in the Workplace
Defiance Fireworks Celebration 7/5
Stroede Center for the Arts Upcoming Events
Children's Lantern Golf Outing 7/26

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Chamber News

From the Desk of the Executive Director/CEO

Welcome to July and Happy Birthday, America! Bring on the fireworks, cookouts, and family time as we celebrate our nation's independence. Be sure to catch the Defiance fireworks this Friday!

Our Chamber Golf Outing was a sold-out success! We had a fun-filled day of ‘fore!’, food, and fellowship. Thank you to everyone who participated and supported!

It’s time to nominate your colleagues and mentors for the annual Chamber Awards, and details are below. If you’d like to get more involved with your Chamber, we are seeking nominations for next year’s Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Nominate yourself or a business person you admire. Nomination forms for awards and Board positions are below and on our website.

Join us for July 18^th Business After Hoursfor another informal time of networking. Read on for more business and community events and helpful articles to support your success.

As always, let’s continue to ‘shop local’ and ‘support local’. Wishing you all a sunny, successful, and prosperous July!

Blessings,

Sarah

Sarah Tackett

Executive Director/CEO

Chamber Golf Outing

Thank You!

No First Friday Luncheon

Business After Hours 7/18

Top Tier Sponsor Spotlight

Grube, Inc.

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Chamber 4th of July Office Hours

2024 Board of Directors Annual Nominations Open!

The Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for open positions for the 2025 Chamber Board of Directors. Board members are active in Chamber events and also serve on the Chamber’s Committees, such as finance, marketing, public affairs, and event-specific planning committees. Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month from 12–1 pm.

Please consider nominating yourself or another business professional you feel would be an asset to the Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Nomination Form

Registration for Awards Banquet

To celebrate the achievements of our Chamber members, the Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce is holding our Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet on Thursday evening, September 12, 2024. We will recognize our members who are celebrating an anniversary of five or more years of operation in five-year increments. More than 50 Chamber member companies will be recognized on this exciting night.

In addition, award winners will be announced for the Michael A. Schultz Leadership Award, the Quality of Life Award, and the 4 Under 40 Awards, along with the Good Citizen Award given through the Defiance Area Foundation. Tickets are $50 each and include an open bar at 5 pm and a catered dinner at 6 pm, with the awards ceremony to follow.

Chamber Awards Nominations OPEN!

It is time to identify and nominate those individuals who go above and beyond for the community. Nominations are now open for the major awards given out at the Chamber Awards Banquet. Please see below:

Michael A Schultz Leadership Award Nomination

Quality of Life Award Nomination

4 Under 40 Award Nominations

Good Citizen Award Nomination

Welcome New Chamber Members!

Elara Caring

1018 Fairview Dr.

Napoleon, OH 43545

(419) 966-3063

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Sherwood Villiage

200 N Harrison St.

Sherwood, OH 43556

(419) 899-2145

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Thank You Renewing Members!

Member News, Specials, & Events

Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce (NOACC) Health Insurance for Chamber Members

Now you can get cost savings on your health insurance benefits usually reserved for larger companies. How? You get the purchasing power of the group insurance market through your chamber of commerce membership. PLUS, you also get access to the comprehensive care and quality providers you’ve come to expect.

There are two Anthem discount programs available to you through your local chamber of commerce.

1. ChamberSaver – traditional ACA plan. Informational Flyer

2. SOCA Benefit Plan MEWA – self-funded group plan for employee sizes 2-50. Also a Sole-Proprietor plan. Informational Flyer

How do I enroll my company? Ask your current Anthem licensed agent for a quote with your NOACC chamber membership discount. If you are not currently working with a broker, let us help you find one in your area.

CLICK HERE to submit your request for a broker

Defiance County Summer Wellness Passport

The Defiance County Summer Wellness Passport program will run from May 11th – August 3rd. Complete 6 of the 8 items to be entered to win one of 5 prizes valued at $100!

Pick up your passport at the DDVB or DCHD Office or visit defiancecohealth.org/physical-activity for more info or to print one out.

Sedgwick Ohio Workers' Comp & Experience Modification Rate

Ohio Workers' Comp & Experience Modification Rate

An employer’s experience modification rate (EMR), which is determined by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC), greatly impacts workers’ compensation premium that an employer pays. If you have safer operations, with little to no workers’ compensation claims, you will have a better than average EMR. If you have a less safe operation, with numerous costly claims, you will have a worse than average EMR. Typically, the better your EMR, the lower the premium that you will pay to the BWC.

Forklift Safety in the Workplace

Forklifts, also known as powered industrial trucks, play a crucial role in various industries, from manufacturing and construction to warehousing and logistics. However, if not managed properly, their operations pose significant risks to both operators and bystanders. Implementing comprehensive safety measures and adhering to regulations is paramount to prevent accidents and ensure a secure working environment.