Membership & Benefits
Our primary objective is always to help you increase business while decreasing the cost of doing business. Please keep in mind the IRS recognizes your investment in the Greater Ashtabula Chamber of Commerce as a tax-deductible business expense. We are a 501 (c) (6) non-profit corporation.
Member Testimonial Provided by a Current Chamber Member:
"The Chamber has brought attention to my business in ways I never thought possible. The networking that the Chamber has made possible is incredible. Kudos to the Ashtabula Chamber crew!"
~Michael Roach
Sticky Fingers BBQ & Cafe and Catering
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN
Online processing is available through the American World Trade Chamber of Commerce at a membership rate of $25. Non-member rate is $100.
MEETING ROOM RENTAL DISCOUNTS
We have a large and small conference room to meet your needs. All members receive 8 hours use of the room annually at no cost during business hours. Hours used beyond that are available at a significant discount from the room rental rates.
MEMBERSHIP MAILING LIST
An electronic version (MS Excel) is free to members. Because of the FCC Do Not Call legislation, the lists do not contain fax numbers or e-mail addresses for our membership.
SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
Educational opportunities are available throughout the year to help support your business. Special rates for members are offered.
RIBBON CUTTING & GROUND BREAKING CEREMONIES
The Greater Ashtabula Chamber of Commerce is pleased to assist all Chamber members with any ribbon cutting or event to promote their business. If you are a new member, have completely renovated your business, moved, erected a new building or are celebrating a monumental time in your business (ie. 25 years of service), we encourage you to give us a call for assistance in getting the word out.
SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
We will follow your business facebook page and help share and promote events that are important to you.
MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNTS
Discounts offered to any of your employees by fellow Chamber members. See the button on the right for the extensive list.
BUSINESS REFERRALS
Our member businesses will receive priority for referrals requested from the Chamber. Give us a call or check our online membership directory.
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Your business receives two listings in this useful publication … alphabetically (by company name) and categorically (as in a Yellow Pages directory). This book is widely distributed within the Chamber membership network and our community.
CHAMBER MASTER ACCOUNT
Your account login allows you to make changes to your business information or personnel. You can also post your events, coupons and job openings to the website which also creates a facebook post through our Chamber page.
LITERATURE DISPLAY
Keep us supplied with your brochures and/or business cards and we will display and distribute them for you. We are “your storefront on Main Avenue”. Call the office for details.
NETWORKING
The Chamber offers several networking events including two monthly opportunities (one morning and one evening) to network with fellow members. These are known as "Good Morning Ashtabula" and "Good Evening Ashtabula" and happen at a different member's location each month. Please see the events tab for the schedule of location.
MEMBER NEWS EMAIL BLAST
Our weekly blast reaches our entire membership. We will share any news, specials or events you request.
Membership Discounts
Group Health INsurance
Chamber Saver Program
Full range of insurance plans with cost savings usually reserved for larger companies. Business also gets access to a large network of quality providers through Anthem, an independent agent of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Premium savings of up to 1.4% on groups from 2-50 employees. Groups from 51-500 may be eligible for a 1% premium savings. Visit 844MedOhio.com for a quote or to find a broker.
SOCA Benefit Plan (MEWA)
Chambers of Commerce throughout Ohio have banded together to offer a new self-funded medical plan for small employers. The Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce (NOACC), Central Ohio Chambers of Commerce, Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA), Dayton Area Chamber and the Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber have collaborated to create a new health program that can lead to more rate stability and is a smart solution that offers potential savings for groups with 50 or fewer employees. Visit 844MedOhio.com for a quote or to find a broker.
Learn More about these programs during this short and informative presentation:
The Chamber Energy Program provides energy supply solutions for our member's homes, small businesses, and large commerical operations. As your trusted partner, we strive to provide education and protection in everything we do. The Chamber Sustainability Program helps members reduce their energy costs by connecting them with effective efficiency solutions and poject funding and financing. This program can assist you with solutions and vendor selection and ensure you are maximizing your ROI using a wide array of avilable federal, state, and local rebates, grants, incentives, and other funding options.
If you would like to obtain a complimentary bill review to see if you can save on your energy costs and/or improve your energy efficiency, simply choose one of the following options:
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Call 330-208-2082
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Email a recent copy of your utility bill to billreview@ceateam.com
For more information: visit https://chamberenergyprogram.com/
The Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce (NOACC) Endorsed BWC Third Party Administrator.
For a free quote request, download and return the Sedgwick AC3 form or fill it out online.
David Deyo-TPA-Client Services Associate
Direct: 614-376-5401 Cell: 614-318-5516
Fax: 614-790-8135
Email: david.deyo@sedgwick.com
Paul Feck ARM-TPA-Assistant VP Client Services
Cell: 614-906-0535
Email: paul.feck@sedgwick.com
Worker's
Compensation MCO
Workers Compensation is a major cost of doing business. Lost-time claims can increase premiums if not handled properly. It is the MCO's job to make sure insured workers receive care and return to work safely and promptly. NOACC has chosen Sedgwick as it's MCO service provider.
Barbara Lessman-MCO-Account Executive
Cell: 216-214-6522
Worker's
Compensation TPA
Chamber Energy & Sustainability
Programs
payroll
ECCA Payroll+ is a full-stack, HR service provider with solutions for payroll and tax; time and attendance; benefits administration; and employee management. Regardless of your company's size, ECCA Payroll+ can build the HR stack that's the right fit for your organization and own human resource needs. By choosing ECCA Payroll+, you gain a unified system that has the tools necessary to care for your most valuable asset – your employees.
Printing
Chamber Discounts for black and white (3 cents), as well as color copies (15 cents) with a minimum of 200 as well as 2 and 3 part forms, envelopes, letterhead, newsletters, menus and other printing. Large quantity price breaks. 24 hour turnaround on most print jobs depending on size, delivery and pickup available. Contact Jarrod at 440-645-7467 or you can email the print job to copyworld3@gmail.com.
There are also great members options to service all of your printing needs from:
Ashtabula County District Library
Learn more about those options:
Newspaper Advertising
10% off your display or classified add when mentioning your Chamber membership at the time of purchase
radio advertising
For new members of the Chamber, receive $500.00 in free advertising when you purchase $500.00 at Media One. Discount does not apply to current contracts or orders. To take advantage of this special offer or for more information, call the Media One Offices at (440) 993-2126 or see your Media One representative for further details.
Our member businesses can get exceptional FedEx discounts. Start saving:
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45% off on FedEx Express Shipping
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45% off on FedEx Express International Shipping
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25% off on FedEx Ground Shipping
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25% off on FedEx Home Delivery
How It Works:
If you currently ship with FedEx, you'll be able to continue using it the same way you do today. After you enroll, the discounts will be added to your account and then automatically applied to your shipments. Don't have an account? No problem. you can open one when you enroll.
Get Started:
Enroll in the FedEx Advantage Program today to sign up for your FedEx discounts. You'll receive confirmation once the discounts have been added to your account and you're ready to start saving. If you have any questions, email fedex@PartnerShip.com or call 440-517-7275.
Resources:
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Ready to get started?
CLICK HERE for a complimentary quote or reach out to Lisa Heller, 216-215-7547, lheller@banccard.com
CLICK HERE for an informational flyer
shipping
CREDIT CARD PROCEssing
insurance
AUTO-OWNERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Kollhoff Insurance Agency will add a 10% discount on commercial lines accounts when their client is a member of the Greater Ashtabula Chamber of Commerce.
For more information call Mark Kollhoff of Kollhoff Insurance: 440-998-6811.