The Chamber receives many requests for information about businesses, products, services and community events from other businesses, residents and visitors We refer our members first. E-referrals are sent to our members whenever we refer your business. Our visitor lobby also provides a member display area for your business cards and brochures.
Networking Opportunities
We provide a variety of networking opportunities through Business Networking, Business Breakfasts, Legislative Luncheons, Business After/During Hours, and special events such as our annual Golf Outing. Serving on a chamber committee and volunteering at events are also excellent ways to network with others.
Advertising and Visibility
Community Profile and Membership Directory - the best area reference guide available for your products and services. We distribute 6,000 full-color glossy directories free of charge to visitors, prospective businesses and new residents with each printing.
Full-color, folded Map - includes Loveland streets and the surrounding area, the Loveland City School District boundaries, and a beltway map from Northern Kentucky to Dayton. Very popular and also distributed free of charge.
Member Newsletter - keeps you informed of news affecting local businesses, includes a "Spotlight on New Members" and Member News such as business anniversaries, promotions and special events.
Web Site - receives more than 18,000 unique visits annually. Members are listed in our online Business Directory, which includes your own mini-webpage. Members may also post Hot Deals and Job Openings. It's easy to keep your information up-to-date just by logging in.
Business Expo - focuses on business-to-business opportunities to grow your business.
Sponsorships - Business Breakfasts, Legislative Luncheons, Golf Outing, Valentine Program, Web Site, Annual Meeting, Special Events, and The Bauer House - All offer attractive ways to advertise your business while supporting the mission of the Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce.
Business Advocate Services
We support business growth and retention in the Loveland area. We act on your behalf. If there is something impeding your ability to conduct business, we are your advocate.
Loveland Business Votes Website - election and legislative information resource, sponsored by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
National Healthcare Sign-on Letter - The Loveland Area Chamber sent a Health Care Letter to Capitol Hill on September 10, 2009, expressing its concerns with current proposals which would kill jobs in Ohio. Click here to view a copy of the letter. Click here for an article that appeared in the Loveland Herald on September 23, 2009.
Business Services
Member Mailing Labels - your first set is free, then $50 for members ($100 for nonmembers).
Grand Openings - we help with a suggested VIP mailing list, provide the ribbon and scissors, and take a picture to send to the local media.
Chamber Member Emblem - for use on your business cards, letterhead and Web site.
Conference Room - free of charge for members, subject to availability, with Wi Fi.
Certificate of Origin - stamp and seal for members who ship out of the country.
Cincinnati Bell Business Referral Program - Businesses who refer other businesses can earn up to $625 towards their bill for leads that turn into sales. Click here for a referral form or send your referral online. Cincinnati Bell offers a portfolio of products to meet your communication needs.
Constant Contact - Chamber members are eligible to receive discounts on their Constant Contact accounts. You can save 20% if you prepay for 6 months and 25% if you prepay for 12 months. That's a 10% deeper discount than what is available for non-members. Sign up for Constant Contact!
Member to Member Program
Our member-to-member program provides discounts and special offers for fellow Chamber members. Please visit our Member to Member page for more information.
Office Supplies Discount Program
We have teamed up with Nickerson Business Supplies to offer our members great service and savings on office supplies, computer supplies, office furniture and janitoral supplies. Nickerson Business Supplies is a locally-owned dealer, committed to providing the best customer service by offering flexible, cost-effective solutions. Supplies are easy to order online, with free next day delivery and no minimum order. Member participation strengthens our benefits program and further supports the Chamber's mission. To get started, call them today at 1-888-697-4433.
Workers' Compensation
CareWorks Consultants Inc. (CCI) is proud to be the administrator of the Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce’s workers’ compensation group rating program. The Chamber's group participants are projected to save an average of over $2500 each in 2009 due to program stability and comprehensive quality services.
CCI analyzes each employer's unique claim and premium history to find the highest level of savings - from the BWC maximum to a lesser percentage for companies with claims. For more information, or for a no-cost, no-obligation quote of your potential premium savings, contact Colleen Culp, the Chamber's CCI representative at 800-837-3200 ext. 7228 or visit CCI's Website.
BWC Information
BWC has imposed a new requirement for any 2009 group-rated employer who has had one or more claims between January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2008, to complete a minimum of two hours of safety training between July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. The BWC also requires that the training be documented or tracked. CCI and Risk Control 360 have developed a Group Rating Safety Series specifically for compliance with the BWC's new requirement. Click here for their Group Rating Safety Series 2009 flyer with dates, locations and topics. For many employers the BWC online safety training may be the most accessible and convenient option. Click here for information about the BWC's online training courses or visit the BWC's website.
Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance
We are a member of SOCA, which offers you a number of money-saving oportunities. These savings can more than cover the cost of your membership. SOCA brings small and medium-sized businesses together for big business benefits. These benefits include:
- Healthcare with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Group term life, and short and long term disability with Anthem Life
- Workers' compensation with Hunter Consulting Company
Click here to read the latest Quarterly Safety Article from Hunter Consulting
- Dental care with Superior Dental Care
- Vision care through EyeMed
- Hearing care through Nationwide Hearing Services
- Prescription Drug & Diabetes Supplies Savings Program
- Document Destruction/Shredding with Cintas (click here to view a PDF flyer)
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