SOCA
Benefits & Programs
SOCA
The Southwest Ohio Contractors Association (SOCA) offers invaluable support to small businesses by providing a range of benefits that help reduce costs and enhance their ability to compete. As a trusted YS Chamber partner, SOCA offers access to group purchasing power, which allows small businesses to save on essential services like insurance, health benefits, and office supplies—resources that may otherwise be out of reach. This cost reduction frees up financial resources, enabling businesses to reinvest in their growth and improve the services they offer to clients.
SOCA’s flexibility is another key advantage. Their programs are designed to cater to the unique needs of each business, whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand. From networking opportunities and professional development to advocacy and expert guidance, SOCA’s comprehensive support provides small businesses with the tools and resources to thrive in a competitive marketplace. By partnering with SOCA, businesses can enhance their operations, offer more to their customers, and tap into a network of like-minded professionals, all while benefiting from a level of support and expertise they might not have access to otherwise.
SOCA Benefit Plan * – a multiple employer welfare arrangement in collaboration with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to offer another health insurance option. Available through Chamber members Reichley Insurance (937) 429-0655 and Montgomery Insurance (937) 372-7646
Payroll partners
Payroll Partners has been assisting Ohio businesses with payroll for more than 20 years. Partnering with us means working with award-winning technology and real people.
Payroll Partners Key Benefits for Chamber Members
- First THREE months of streamlined payroll processing and expert tax filing absolutely FREE for all new clients who are members of our partner chambers.
- FREE Ohio BWC Workers’ Comp Support: As a chamber member, you’ll receive complimentary support for Ohio BWC premium payments. Receive up to $400 in savings on OBWC support. Get hassle-free tracking and accurate true-up filing.
- Comprehensive Local Services: Benefit from a comprehensive suite of local services, covering both live-in and work-in Village/City filings, retirement (401K) reporting, and garnishment management for hassle-free compliance.
Personalized Payroll Assistance: No matter the size of your business, rest assured with a designated local payroll representative at your service, offering personalized support to address your unique payroll needs.
To learn more, visit our website at https://payrollpartners.net OR contact Account Executive, Melanie Norton at mnorton@payrollpartners.net or call 937-212-7257.
Elavon Processing Services
Run your business better with Elavon Credit Card Processing Services
Lower processing fees, lower transaction rates, and transparency
The right payment solution can help grow your business, set you apart from competitors, and expand your brand. That’s why the Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Elavon to provide members with innovative payment processing solutions.
Whether you do business online, in-person, or on the go, Elavon makes accepting credit and debit card payments quick, easy, and secure. More than a processor, their payment solutions help increase sales, improve business operations, and control.
- Innovative Payment Solutions
- Latest Payment Technology
- Industry-Leading Funding Speed
- Payment Optimization Suite
- Accept All Forms of Payment
- Save Money
- 24/7/365 Personalized Support
To learn more, contact John Webb at (937)-671-1606 or John.Webb@USBank.com | Meet John on Chamber Insights.
LegalShield | IDShield
Have you or your employees ever:
- Signed a contract?
- Been overcharged or treated unfairly?
- Had a real estate transaction?
- Had a landlord/tenant issue?
- Needed a will prepared or had estate questions?
- Had a traffic ticket
Having experts in your corner to navigate legal matters BEFORE they get serious lets you move through life with less worry and stress. That’s what LegalShield is about.
Identity Theft Plan | Legal Services Plan | Small Business Legal Plan
LegalShield provides proactive, on-call assistance to businesses and employees that lets everyone do their job better because they’re worrying less! “We believe every family and every business deserves affordable legal and identity theft protection. Including you. No matter how traumatic or trivial your situation, and no matter how large or small your business, we are here to help with ID Shield.”
- Personal and business plans available.
- Attorneys in every area of law.
- Full Identity monitoring services.
- Complete Identity Restoration Included.
To learn more, contact Ron Chambers at (313)215-5304 | Find the right plan today!
Chamber Energy Program
The YS Chamber has partnered with Ampica to offer the Chamber Energy Program.
This program serves over 200 Chambers of Commerce throughout the state of Ohio and provides members with a comprehensive menu of energy cost-saving solutions. This means that as a Chamber member, you will now have access to tools to help you lower your energy usage and lower your energy supply rates.
Through the Chamber Energy Program, Ampica’s expert team provides energy supply solutions for our members’ homes, small businesses, and large commercial operations. They also help members reduce their energy costs and their carbon footprint by connecting them with effective sustainability solutions and project funding and financing. Whether you are just beginning to plan or aren’t sure where to start, they can assist you with solution and vendor selection and ensure you are maximizing your ROI using a wide array of available federal, state, and local rebates, grants, incentives, and other funding options. As your trusted partner, the Chamber Energy Program team strives to provide education and protection in everything they do, including:
- Free utility bill review for members
- Identify savings on your electric and natural gas supply for homes and businesses
- Identify rebates, grants, and incentives to cover the costs of your energy efficiency projects
- Provide high-quality energy efficiency solutions such as LED lighting, HVAC, insulation/building envelope, solar, and EV charging stations
- Trusted partner working with over 200 chambers of commerce in Ohio
To learn more about these energy saving solutions, contact:
Kathy Elseser
(e) Kathy.Elseser@ampica.com
(p) (330)-409-7892.
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.
- Call 330-208-2082
- Email a recent copy of your electric and natural gas bills to billreview@ampica.com (be sure to include your name, chamber, and company name)
- Fill out the inquiry form online and upload your recent bills at www.chamberenergyprogram.com
PartnerShip
Chamber members have access to two shipping savings benefits to fit their shipping needs: exclusive FedEx discounts available through the FedEx Advantage program and freight savings with competitive carriers through PartnerShip.
FedEx Discounts
Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce members have access to exceptional FedEx discounts.
- 45% off on FedEx Express shipping
- 45% off on FedEx Express international shipping
- 25% off on FedEx Ground shipping
- 25% off on FedEx Home Delivery
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.
Enroll in the FedEx Advantage Program today!
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.
Clark schaefer Strategic HR
As a premier provider of Outsourced HR, Recruitment, and Training services, we can partner with you to develop, strengthen, augment, or manage your human resources. We give you the benefits of having experienced HR professionals dedicated to supporting some or all of your company’s HR needs, without adding headcount. We’ve been providing human resources expertise to organizations of all sizes since 1995, and we’re proud to be recognized as a leader in our industry. Bottom line, we can save you time by tackling your HR, Recruitment, and Training challenges – no matter how big or small – allowing you to focus on what you do best.
SOCA members receive exclusive discounts on our HR Solutions in three key areas to:
- Assess and Strengthen or Build Your HR Foundation
- Protect Your Business
- Attract and Retain Talent
To learn more, visit the official website, or contact us at BAFoster@StrategicHRinc.com or call (513) 247-5891 and ask for Becky Foster.
Hunter Consulting
Group rating programs through Hunter Consulting allow customers to join together to share in the cost savings of workers’ compensation insurance. By participating in the group rating program through Hunter Consulting, members can take advantage of significant cost savings on their workers’ compensation premiums.
Reduce workers’ compensation premium rates up to maximum allowed by the Ohio BWC (53%)
What makes Hunter Consulting different?
- Largest Ohio-owned and headquartered TPA for self-insured employers
- Single point of contact for all claims
- Dedicated account manager working for you
- Average tenure of our account managers is 18 years
- Communications handled with professionalism, honesty, and integrity
- We represent over 100 self-insured policies and 1000s of State Fund Policies
For more information and a no cost, no obligation review, please contact Jeff Price of Hunter Consulting at 1-800-486-6652.