It's Your Chamber!
The Chamber is comprised of local business people united to serve the Powell
and Southern Delaware County business community. We are a member driven
organization. Our goal is to enhance, promote and serve the local and
business community with our primary focus being the success of our members.
2008 Board of Directors
OFFICERS:
President:
Patti Brown-Wright, Real Living HER
Vice President:
Steve Lutz, The City of Powell
Treasurer:
Barbara Walters, The Delaware County Bank & Trust
Secretary:
Paul Melcher, State Farm Insurance
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Amy Beery, M/I Homes
Caroline Clabaugh, Paper Chase Promotions
Ed Cooper, RE/MAX Premier Choice
Becky Frash, Mary Kay
Bob Green, The Great Lakes Insurance Group
Past Board Presidents
2007 - Bill Clifford
2006 - Ron Lucki
2005 - Andy Musilli
2004 - Andy Musilli
2003 - Michael Zapp
2002 - Caroline Clabaugh
2001 - Jerry Keyser
2000 - Micahel Zapp
1999 - Steve Lutz
1998 - David Noll
1997 - Gary Winand
1996 - Darin Lukich
1995 - Adam Montemarano
1994 - Jody White
1993 - Roger Plummer
1992 - Mary Ann Morscher
1991 - Vincent Margello, Jr.
Chamber Participation
A Chamber is only as strong as the participation of its members. The Chamber
is always looking for members who will volunteer their time to enhance the
services and events sponsored by the Chamber. This is also a great time to meet
other members, develop long term relationships and network amongst other Chamber
members.
If you are interested in serving on a committee or becoming a Board member,
please call the Chamber at 614-888-1090.
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Benefits to Business Members
Group Health Insurance and Health Savings Accounts
 Your Chamber and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have joined to save you money on your group health insurance. Through the ChamberSaver plan, businesses can save money on Anthem's full range of health insurance offerings, including exciting new consumer-directed health plans.
Flexible plans offer more choices.
Anthem health plans can offer your employees more choices and help you mamage your budget. With a full range of innovative, consumer-driven products (HSAs, HRAs and HIAs) as well as Anthem ByDesign® buy-up plans. Anthem has a plan to fit your needs, and unlike some chamber programs, you are not limited to a couple pared-down plans; rather, through the ChamberSaver program, you get a discounted rate on whichever of Anthem's many plans you choose.
Get more for your money with Healthy Solutions.
Compare Anthem's Healthy Solutions to the competition's programs. With Anthem, your employees get more comprehensive wellness and disease management programs. More online resources to help them make intelligent decisions about their care. More innovative tools that help them choose a hospital based on their specific needs.
Save time with MyAnthem® for employers.
MyAnthem gives you convenient online access to view and update your group's information. From adding and deleting employees and dependents to updating an employee's address or checking the status of their claim, MyAnthem makes managing benefits easy.
Convenience of one-stop shopping.
See the advantage of the administrative convenience of one-stop shopping for all of your health, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability and employee assistance (i.e., behavioral health) benefits.
Save money with members-only discounts.
Chamber members who do not already have Anthem insurance can benefit from a 3% discount on group health insurance. To request a free quote and determine how much you can save, call Erin Gatto at (614) 889-0250 x216.
Workers' Compensation Group Rating
 Members may receive discounted workers' compensation premiums through a group- rating program administered by CompManagement and sponsored by the North American Employers Council. Groups administered by CompManagement have realized savings of 40% to 95% on individual company premiums. In 2006, participating Chamber members experienced savings a few hundred to many thousands of dollars, depending on the size and type of business. The average savings was about $2800. Contact Ron Lucki at (614) 210-2619 for a no cost evaluation to see if you qualify.
RHS Solutions, CompManagement's risk, health and safety consulting division, offers discounted training services related to safety compliance. For more information, contact Frank Pagnatta at (614) 210-2699.
Supplemental Insurance
 AFLAC is the leading insurance carrier of voluntary insurance products for employees, including accident policies, disability plans, full or supplemental dental coverage and additional life insurance. The AFLAC Chamber Plan is available to members who are self-employed, or for as few as one, to all employees in the company. An additional benefit for Chamber member businesses is section 125 Plan administration. Set-up is at no cost, and the administrative service fee is waived for the first year. Contact Frieda Hoheisel, AFLAC agent, at (614) 899-0250 x215.
Professional Networking
Monthly Chamber Board Meeting:
The monthly Chamber Board meeting is held the third Thursday of each month from 8:30-10:00 AM at the Chamber offices.
Annual Chamber Meeting:
Attend the Annual Chamber meeting at the Chamber office 447 Village Park Drive, Powell, OH. Meet your new Board of Directors, a financial report and upcoming activities will be presented for the year. We want input from you regarding what the Chamber can do for your business. The annual meeting is held the last week of February at the Chamber offices.
Chamber Connections:
These monthly gatherings are free to Chamber members and offer an excellent opportunity to network and meet fellow business representatives in the Powell Community. Hosted by Chamber members, these events are held on the third Tuesday of each month from 8:00 to 9:00AM. Complimentary refreshments are usually provided. Meeting dates and times are noted on the web page and in the Chamber newsletter.
Chamber Business Luncheons:
Monthly luncheons cover a variety of business and personal development topics. It is a great opportunity to be informed, network in a casual environment and have lunch at the same time. Speakers, topics, dates and locations will be shown on the annual calendar. All Chamber members are encouraged to attend.
Lunch and Learn:
A quarterly meeting that brings speakers from the various surrounding government offices and communities to update you on expansions of business, new developments in the area and opportunities for growth. A box lunch is provided and the session runs from 11:30-1:00. So take a lunch hour and find out what is new in the Powell area and network with your fellow Chamber members.
SCORE and SBA Seminars:
Sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE is a volunteer organization that draws on the skills and experience of retired executives to assist individuals with their decisions to begin or to operate small businesses. They offer two major programs: low cost seminars and no-charge one-to-one counseling sessions. SCORE is located at 401N. Front St. Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43215. Call 614-469-2357 for further information and seminar locations.
Annual Golf Outing:
The annual Golf Outing is held at one of our member golf courses every June. This is a great time to enjoy golfing, fellow members and have a fun day. If you would like to sponsor a hole or provide a gift, please call the Chamber at 614-888-1090.
Business to Business Marketing Opportunities
Business Directory
This high quality publication is a great community resource and will reach more then 12,000 companies and individuals in the 43065 zip code. Advertising opportunities are available in a wide range of ad sizes and prices.
Monthly Newsletter
The Greater Powell Area Chamber of Commerce newsletter is the primary form of communication between Chamber members. This monthly newsletter features up coming events and issues effecting business. The newsletter is published and distributed by the 15th of each month.
A business card size ad may be placed in our Chamber Market Place section of the newsletter. The cost is $50.00 for 4 issues.
This newsletter provides Chamber members the opportunity to place inserts in the newsletter to advertise your company or event. Inserts are to be provided to the Chamber by the 5th of the month. Cost for the insertions is $40.00 per occurrence. Call the Chamber at 614-888-1090 to see what quantity you will need to provide.
Business Fliers in the Newsletter
Many buiness members take advantage of the opportunity to insert a business flier in the monthly newsletter to highlight a special, or the products and services of their business. Fliers may be half page or folded full page pieces. You provide the fliers by the 5th of each month to the chamber office. Your flier is inserted by the chamber into the newsletter.
Direct Mail Program
Members can market products and services directly to Chamber members by purchasing mailing labels. This mail list is updated on an ongoing basis and is available to Chamber members only. Cost for the mailing list is $50.00 per occurrence.
Chamber Web Page
The Chamber web page is ideal for advertising your business. You can have a direct link to your web page from your member listing. Also, there is a variety of information for the current resident or relocating resident about the Powell area.
Chamber Business Expo
Business Expo is a business development opportunity for Chamber members offered in conjunction with the Dublin, Worthington and Westerville Chambers. It is held in June. The Expo is a great way to obtain exposure to fellow chamber business members across the North arch of metro Columbus. The Expo features a variety of businesses and attracts more than 100 exhibitors and over 400 Chamber business members for this one day event.
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