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Strictly Business e-Newsletter  January 2009
In This Issue News from the Board F.Y.I. Upcoming Chamber Events 50th Anniversary Celebration New Members YPN Update Donate-Save 8 Run for Home Pathways II/ UPOC Benefit of the Month Group Rating Enrollment Deadline     Quick Links Chamber Credit Card Processing Program Chamber Staples Program Chamber Workers' Comp Program   Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors   *William Treciak  Electronic Data Pay. Sys. *Eric Cameron Tuscarawas Ins. Agency Marge Jentes Twin City Hospital *John Basiletti  Miller Studio Carey Gardner Union Hospital George Glasser Huntington National Bank *Matt Mullen Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty *Kent Watson Watson & Burkey Wallpapering Rick Pipes Pipes Insurance Service Ltd Gregg Andrews Kent State Tuscarawas Gary Little TC Community Improvement Corporation  Dee Grossman TC Convention and Visitors Bureau Carolyn Woodring Newcomerstown Chamber of Commerce Mike Taylor City of New Philadelphia Steve Schillig Ohio Small Business Development Assn. Mark Fearon Sugarcreek Business Assn. *Don Hoffman TC Farm Bureau Kerry Metzger TC Commissioners Harry Eadon TC Port Authority Teri Edwards Twin City Chamber Kris Cardani Hampton Inn   Tom Hostetler Prestige Creative Marketing Nichole Zesiger First National Bank of Dennison Mike Davis Adventure Harley Davidson Chad Conrad Muskingum Lakes Chapter American Red Cross  Pat Ferris Ferris Chevrolet, Inc.   TC - Tuscarawas County * Denotes Officers   News from the Board  It's time to look to the Tuscarawas Chamber of Commerce for discounts on your Employer Sponsored Group Health Plan.   The Tuscarawas Chamber of Commerce is a member of the Northern Ohio Area Chamber of Commerce also known as NOACC. This affiliation allows our members discounts through numerous companies including Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Anthem is one of Ohio's largest health insurance carriers and offers a comprehensive network of doctors and hospitals within Tuscarawas and surrounding counties. As a Benefits Consultant, I advise and write health insurance benefits for numerous businesses. Currently Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is my fastest growing health carrier. They offer very competitive rates, good service, a strong network, and many value added benefits. As a Tuscarawas Chamber member you will receive 4% of the traditional Anthem rates if you have under fifty employees. If you are over fifty employees you will receive a 1% rate discount.     If you are interested in a quote please call the Tuscarawas Chamber of Commerce at 330-343-4474. They will provide you a list of the Independent Insurance Agents within the Chamber that will assist you in quoting these benefits.   Richard Pipes Chamber Board of Directors	Hello Tuscarawas County,     Happy 50th Birthday Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce!   We will be kicking off our 50th Birthday Celebration on January 27th at the 50th Annual Banquet.  We look forward to a great year of events and programs to help us celebrate.    During the 50th Annual Banquet we will be honoring businesses and organizations within Tuscarawas County that have helped make Tuscarawas County an amazing place to live, work and play!  We will recognize Dave Kaufman Realty as the 2008 Small Business of the year.  Dave Kaufman gives credit to his success to the many clients that he has worked with over the years.  We also recognize Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross as the 2008 Organization of the Year.  Chad Conrad and his staff have worked very hard to bring additional programs and services to the citizens of Tuscarawas County and beyond.  Susan Samsa, 3rd Grade Teacher at Dover East Elementary will be honored as the 2008 Educator of the Year.  Susan has worked for 36 years helping to educate and prepare young minds in Dover.  Please join us in congratulating these award winners by attending the 50th Annual Banquet.   During the banquet we will be announcing the Citizen of the Year, Hall of Fame Award winner and the Volunteer of the year.  We encourage you to attend to congratulate these award winners as well.   It is not too late to reserve your spot for the banquet.  Please call Liz at 330.343.4474 for your reservation.  $35.00 per person and the evening begins with cocktail hour at 5:00 and dinner at 5:45.  The choice for meals are Chef Fred's famous Prime Rib, Glazed Pork Tenderloin or Sea Bass.  It is being held at the McDonald Marlite Conference Center.   50th Annual Banquet Sponsors AEP Electronic Data Payment Systems First Federal Community Bank First National Bank of Dennison Huntington Bank Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Daugherty Meteor Sealing Systems Spherion Watson & Burkey Wallpapering     The Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce staff will be inviting you to attend an open house at our newly renovated offices sometime in March.  We look forward to sharing with you our new space.     Jill R. McCartney, IOM President/CEO   F.Y.I. SPOTLIGHT YOUR BUSINESS  Contact the Chamber office about hosting a Business After Hours or Business PowerLunch at your business. We have already had interest from businesses to schedule these events for 2009. If you are interested in hosting, please contact Amy at the Chamber office at 330.343.4474 or by email at amyn@tuschamber.com.   ADVERTISE ON OUR WEBSITE   Advertising is available to our members on our website through our banner ads. Banner ads are available at a minimal cost of 3-month: $35; 6-month: $55; and 1-year: $75. The banner ad measurements are (horizontal) 410pixels wide X 59pixels tall or (vertical) 120pixels wide X 600pixels tall. Please contact Karli at the Chamber office at 330.343.4474 or by email at karlit@tuschamber.com.   SPONSOR A 2009 EVENT The Chamber of Commerce is busy preparing many events for the 2009 calendar year. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for one of our upcoming events, please contact the Chamber office at 330.343.4474 or by email at info@tuschamber.com.   Upcoming Chamber Events (Local Events too!)    JANUARY   Tuesday, 27th - 50th Annual Awards Banquet at McDonald Marlite Conference Center, 5:00pm-Cocktails; 5:45pm-Dinner. RSVP by January 16, 2009     FEBRUARY   Tuesday, 10th - Business 2 Business Expo at NewPointe Community Church Booths and Sponsorships Available, call 330.343.4474 for more information   Tuesday, 24th - Business PowerLunch  11:30am Details TBA     MARCH   Chamber Open House Date and Time TBA   APRIL   Friday, 3rd - YPN Bowl for Kids' Sake at Boulevard Lanes, 8:00 pm     MAY   Friday, 1st - High School Leadership Awards - details TBA     JUNE   Wednesday, 17th - Annual Golf Outing at Oak Shadows Golf Club Sponsorships Available, call 330.343.4474 for more information
Celebrating 50 Years! The Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce is excited to inform our members that 2009 marks our 50th Anniversary of serving the community! We look forward to another successful year as we continue building Tuscarawas County's premier business organization.   WELCOME New Members! Remember - It is good business to do business with Chamber Members. Give them a call today. Schauer Insurance  200 Market Ave. N., Suite 100 Canton, Ohio 44720 330.453.7721 www.schauergroup.com e-mail:  pbutler@schauergroup.com Insurance Agency     Lofty Designs and Floral, LLC 117 W. High Ave. New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 330.343.5522 www.loftydesignsfloral.com e-mail:  loftydesigns@verizon.net Floral Designs/Gifts     Hampton Inn 200 Morris Crossing Newcomerstown, Ohio 43832 740.498.9800 www.hilton.com e-mail:  nwcoh_hampton@hilton.com Hotels/Motels   YPN Young Professionals Network of Tuscarawas Valley is a great way for the under 40 professionals to meet new people and learn about Tuscarawas County.    Great things are coming your way if you are involved in the YP Network of Tuscarawas Valley. Coming in April we will be having our "YPN Bowl for Kids Sake" with all profits benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters. This event will be held on April 3rd at Boulevard Lanes starting at 8:00pm.    Be sure to stay tuned and if you have any questions or would like to participate just give us a call at 330.343.4474 and ask for Amy.   Union Hospital Run for Home Looking for some good news in 2009?...Well, look no further than the Union Hospital Run for Home. It's a great sponsorship opportunity and benefits a terrific cause as well as promotes exercise and physical fitness. Now, that's some real good news! The Run for Home is a half-marathon and team relay road race, one mile fun run/walk, kids' race, and health fair. It's all to benefit the Tuscarawas Valley Habitat for Humanity. Last year, nearly 600 people from all around Ohio and beyond participated in the Run for Home events. In addition to Union Hospital, participating sponsors include Allied Machine and Engineering, Lauren Manufacturing, Dominion East Ohio, AultCare, Krugliak Wilkins Griffiths and Dougherty Attorneys at Law, Dover Phila Federal Credit Union, and Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition. Supporting Sponsors include First Federal Community Bank, Tuscarawas County Dairy Farmers, and First National Bank. Race Day Sponsors include Tuscora Electric Supply Co., Dover Hydraulics Inc., SuperFitness, Radiology Associates of Canton (Dr. Stephen Sabo), Expert's Realty, Coulters Dog and Hunters Supply, YMCA of Tuscarawas Co., Metal Masters, Union Internal Medicine Specialties, and Fenton Brothers Electric.   There are several ways you can participate: >  Sign-up as a sponsor. Your employees can register for the race at half-price and compete for the Charles Mackey Corporate Trophy. It's a great way to promote employee wellness. >  Volunteer to help out on race day by staffing an aid station on the route or working at the health fair. >  Supply premium type items such as pencils, magnets, coupons etc for the "goody bags" that runners receive at the race. This is a super opportunity to promote your business to hundreds of people.   For more information, call Matt Ritzert at 330-827-5710 or visit the Run for Home website at www.runforhome.org.   Leadership Tuscarawas Sponsoring "Donate-Save 8. Do It Now!"-First Ever County-Wide Workplace Organ Donor Registration Drive   Did you know that every individual could save eight lives simply by being an organ donor? Did you know this same organ donor could improve the lives of fifty more people by also being a tissue donor? The challenge is that about half of our county's residents have not taken the five minutes needed to become a registered organ and tissue donor.   Because of this, the 2009 Class of Leadership Tuscarawas is sponsoring a county-wide workplace "Donate-Save 8. Do It Now!" Organ Donor Registration Drive and is currently looking for area companies to join in the campaign.    The drives will be part of the National Donor Awareness Day on February 14, 2009. The message of the campaign is simple - register as an organ donor and save eight lives.    All of the materials to conduct a company's registration drive are part of a free workplace campaign kit provided by Lifebank Ohio.    Any business interested in saying yes to life and joining the team of Tuscarawas County companies participating in "Donate-Save 8. Do It Now!" should register online at www.leaguelineup.com/donatelife or contact Janine Garber at (330) 343-4283, ext. 8206.    Pathways II/ UPOC Pathways II is a program that is a cooperative agreement between a government agency being, Coshocton County Board of MRDD and Tuscarawas County Board of MRDD, and a project from RSC (Rehabilitation Service Commission) to provide vocational rehabilitation services to students transitioning from high school to competitive employment. The Coshocton and Tuscarawas County Board of MRDD's program, entitled UPOC (Unlimited Potential, Opportunities, Choice) is funded through the Rehabilitation Services Commission (RSC) Pathways II grant.  The primary function is to provide Vocational Rehabilitation services to eligible individuals with various types of disabilities, to help them obtain employment.   The vision of the UPOC Program is for all individuals with disabilitie 1323 4th St. NW - New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 - (330) 343-4474