Discount Programs
Those who do business in the Lima/Allen County area have a vested
interest in its economic well-being. By offering enhanced programs and
services to our members, we are able to lower your operating costs and
help to increase the bottom line of our members.
Check out these great value-added programs offered ONLY to our members!
Office Depot Cost-Savings Program
Office Depot and the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce have
partnered to offer a cost-savings program to Chamber members. Chamber members enrolled in the Office Depot program can enjoy substantial savings in their everyday office supply purchases, as well as promotion opportunities. The Office Depot program has expanded to include
savings from Tech Depot for all of your technology product needs.
Members can shop at the local retail store in Lima, order online or via
catalog.
For additional information contact our local Office Depot representative Mark Ewald at 937.673.1873 or for questions, feel free to call Cindy Tenwalde at 419.222.6045.
Workers' Compensation Group Rating Program
Sheakley is the third party administrator for the Chamber of
Commerce’s workers’ compensation group rating program. Over 2,300
companies enrolled in the Chamber’s program are projected to save nearly
$8 million off their workers’ compensation premiums for the 2011/12
Group Rating plan year. Sheakley will provide a no obligation, free
analysis for interested business. Just click here for the temporary authorization form or contact Sheakley at 1.800.877.5055 ext. 5070 or Cindy Tenwalde at 419.222.6045. If
you don’t qualify for the traditional Group Rating program, you may
qualify for Sheakley’s Group Retrospective rating program. Current
participants are projected to save on average $21,030 off their workers’
comp premiums over three years.
Group Health Insurance
Providing employees with reliable benefits is possible – and affordable – 
thanks
to you the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce’s affiliation with the
Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce (NOACC) and Anthem Blue Cross
and Blue Shield. Your business can utilize discounted Chamber plans
designed with the small business owner in mind.
For additional information contact Cindy Tenwalde at 419.222.6045.
Click here for a list of Authorized Anthem Agents.
Leadership Development eTraining Program
The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce is partnering with
TrainingforChambers and INDABA to offer to your business discounted
pricing on leadership and staff development training! INDABA's
Leadership Development eTraining Programs are designed to teach leaders
and managers techniques and business practices that result in immediate
implementation and execution of the material they learn during their
sessions. The variety of learning options available enhances the
overall results for our members. Whether at your desk, home during
quiet time, exercising, or traveling, our members can appreciate the
freedom. No longer do you need to rent meeting rooms, pay for travel or
have your key employees in training sessions when you can least afford
it. Whether your employee is 1,200 miles away or 12 steps down the
hallway, they will have the same high quality training available to
them.
Click here to learn more about this Leadership Development program.
For an online demo - visit www.trainingforchambers.com
Chamber Media Discount Program
In an effort to offer Chamber members an edge in advertising their
business, the Chamber of Commerce has partnered with our local media
outlets to provide significantly discounted media packages. Chamber
media partners include: Your Hometown Lima Stations, Time Warner Media
Sales, The Lima News, limaohio.com, Maverick Media, Clear Channel
Communications, The Delphos Herald, Wapakoneta Daily News, The Business Journal and several production companies: The
Adman, Virtual Medial Partners, NOW Marketing Group and Vondrell Digital Media Productions.
There are certain criteria which applies and all advertising is subject to availability. For additional information regarding this program feel free to contact Cindy Tenwalde or Jacquelyn Beckner at 419.222.6045.