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TheNavigator

publication of the Mason Deerfield Chamber

From the Desk of the Chair.........................................6

Ground Breaking Spotlight .........................................7

Buffalo Wings & Rings

2015 Chamber Events..................................................8

Ribbon Cutting Spotlight.............................................9

Atrium Health Center Mason

Ambassador of the Month..........................................9

Expert Panel................................................................10

Peoples First Savings Bank

Inside This Issue

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Presenting The 2015 Circle of Champions Investors

The Mason Deerfield Chamber is excited to announce the 2015 Circle of Champions. Through investment in the growth and development from local businesses, the Chamber has the ability to create and provide programs, resources, products, services

and events to foster the growth and success of Mason-Deerfield’s thriving business community. By becoming a part of the Circle of Champions, member businesses become year-long sponsors of all Chamber programs and functions. To help increase exposure for

our Circle members, the three-tiered circle is placed on nearly all Chamber print and electric pieces throughout the year. As we continue to build a thriving business community, we would like to congratulate the 2015 Circle of Champions for investing in the overall health of the community the Chamber serves. Thank you for continuing to support all of the endeavors of the Chamber.

If you are interested in joining the 2015 Circle of Champions program, please contact Sherry Taylor at [email protected] or 513.336.0125.

@2015 Mason Deerfield ChamberThe Navigator is published bimonthly by the Mason Deerfield Chamber. Articles may be submitted to the Chamber Office, 316

Main Street, Mason, OH 45040. The Mason Deerfield Chamber reserves the right to reject any advertisements or editorials; it does not make any representations as to opinion and facts concerning advertisements or editorials, it may edit for content and space.

All rights reserved. For sponsorship & advertising information call Brooke Hiller at 513.336.0125 or e-mail at [email protected]

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Art Institute of Ohio-CincinnatiDeVry University

SILVER

BRONZE

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2015 CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS

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Board of Directors and Staff.................................................................4

2015 Priority Outcomes.........................................................................5

From the Desk of The Chair..................................................................6

Ground Breaking Spotlight...................................................................7

Buffalo Wings and Rings at Kings Mills

2015 Chamber Events...........................................................................8

Ribbon Cutting Spotlight......................................................................9

Atrium Health Center Mason

Ambassador of the Month...................................................................9

March- Don Barton, Independent Associate Legal Shield

April- Mark Frederick, Bizflo LLC

Expert Panel.........................................................................................10

Peoples First Savings Bank

Community Basket Program Information.........................................12

Lunch Before Leads Line Up...............................................................13

List of Committees...............................................................................14

Business Briefs.......................................................................................15

2015 BASH Information........................................................................16

New Members......................................................................................17

Reinvested Members..........................................................................17

Private Employers: Prepare for Prospective Billing...........................20

ContentsA bimonthly publication of

Mason Deerfield Chamber

Phone: 513.336.0125Fax: 513.398.6371E-mail: [email protected]: www.madechamber.org

VisionThe Chamber will be the catalyst organization that ensures Mason Deerfield is a vibrant place to visit, live, and do business.

MissionTo advance the interests of business and make Mason Deerfield, and our surrounding communities, a great place to live, work, visit, play, and invest.

ValuesVision: We focus on a collaborative and cohesive approach to project our region to new heights.

Passion: We pursue our work with the highest level of enthusiasm, fueled by the strong commitment to our mission.

Excellence; We will provide leading quality to our members through high contact engagement, challenging ourselves to achieve greater results for our members, our community, and each other.

Family: We respect, trust, and support each other in an environment that embraces work-life balance.


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Board of Directors

[email protected] [email protected]@madechamber.org

Alex KuvinMembership Engagement

[email protected]

Sherry TaylorPresident/CEO

Brooke HillerPrograms & Events Manager

Courtney AllenCommunity BasketRepresentative


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2015 PriorityOutcomes Update

Things have been very busy at the Chamber. We have many individuals and businesses involved in the 2015 priority outcomes, and I am thrilled to be able to provide an update on where we stand against them through the end of May 2015.

A top priority was to rebrand the Chamber to drive clarity and purpose. Lead by Steve Morse, we were able to accomplish this and launch the new logo and brand on May 21st at our annual lunch. In case you missed it, we hope we have created a brand that will live in the community and our programs as we move forward. Economic prosperity, business advocacy, and connections for success are MADE through our members, the catalytic leaders and change agents for Mason Deerfield.

We have developed a new investors’ circle program providing our members the opportunity to further invest in the activities of the Chamber. Lead by David Berring, the Circle of Champions program yields 9 current investors who have become year-long sponsors of the Chamber activities. If you have an interest in getting involved, please let me or Dave know.

Things are ramping up with our Women Business Leaders MADE program. Lead by George Sehi, we have 20 women leaders meeting and planning for the best ways to bring women in the Mason Deerfield area together in order to make them more successful leaders. Keep an eye out as we are hoping to have our kickoff event in October.

The Ambassador Committee has gone through a complete revamp. Lead by Mike Glen, the team has positioned itself to welcome new participants to get involved based on their interest and skill level. The committee now has three subcommittees: events, member celebrations, and business watch. Would you like to join or know more about what the team is all about? Please let me or Mike know.

We have strengthened ourselves at the Warren County level through our involvement in the Warren County Chamber Alliance. Board Chair, Randy Kuvin, and I attended the first DC Fly-In lead by the Warren County Chamber Alliance, and we look forward to continuing to build relationships and advocate on behalf of Mason Deerfield businesses at the local, state, and national level.

We are looking forward to finishing out the 2nd quarter strong and begin to work on even more of the priority outcomes in the 3rd and 4th quarter. Stay tuned, and as always, if you would like to get involved, please let us know.

Best,

Sherry TaylorPresident/CEO


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From the Desk ofThe Chair

•Small businesses create two-thirds of the net new jobs annually, employ more than half of theprivate- sector workforce, and generate nearly 50 percent of annual GDP. •Today, there are 3,348 federal regulations in the pipeline, with nearly 1/3 impacting small businessdirectly. (Source: The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Unified Agenda 2013)•According to the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, small business owners have cited regulations as atop impediment to conducting business for over 65 months in a row. (Source: NFIB Small Business Optimism Index) •The United States fell out of the top ten ranks in the ease of starting a business, according to World Bankdata. In fact, the World Bank found that it’s easier to start a new business in Portugal, Romania, Panama, Hungary and Belarus than in the U.S. (Source: U.S. World Bank)•283,615 full-time government employees were dedicated to drafting and enforcing regulations in 2012,while fewer than 50 employees at OMB are responsible for reviewing the new regulatory mandates to ensure they are justified and accurate prior to implementation (Source: “Growth in Regulators’ Budget Slowed by Fiscal Stalemate: An Analysis of the U.S. Budget for Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013,” The George Washington University and Washington University in St. Louis)•From 2003-2010, one-third of major rules, costing $100 million or more, did not go through public reviewand input, despite federal requirements for public comment. (Source: GAO Report)

The Mason Deerfield Chamber’s mission is to advance the interests of business and make Mason-Deerfield, and our surrounding communities, a great place to live, work, visit, play, and invest. We are, in fact, the only organization dedicated exclusively to helping you, our members, grow your top and bottom lines. So the answer to the above question is a quite obvious and resounding…YES!

I had the privilege recently, along with Sherry Taylor, to join 30 other local government officials and business leaders on Warren County’s first official Washington DC “Fly-In.” During the whirlwind 2 days, organized by the Warren County Chamber Alliance, we met with officials from more than 20 different federal agencies and had substantive discussions with Senators Brown and Portman, and Representatives Chabot, Turner, and Wenstrup. We were able to take some important first steps in establishing a dialogue and relationship with those closest to matters that have an impact on your business, and those in a position to influence positive policy change.Of course, the federal government is but one piece in the burdensome regulatory puzzle. The Ohio and local political apparatus requires our attention as well, and in fact, more directly impacts our members’ business activities. Within the Chamber’s Strategic Plan recently developed and approved by the Board, is a renewed commitment to the Chamber’s engagement with government affairs. Our participation in the Fly-In was merely the first step. The Mason Deerfield Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee is forming now, and we will begin meeting and developing our strategies soon. Contact Sherry or me if you have any interest in joining what promises to be a very impactful team. I look forward to working with you to affect change at the federal, state and local level beneficial to the Mason-Deerfield business community.

Sincerely,

Randall S. KuvinChairman, Board of DirectorsMason Deerfield Chamber

Should your Chamber be involved with government affairs? The following may shed some light on the question:


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Ground BreakingSpotlightBuffalo Wings & Rings

Buffalo Wings & Ringsis a club-level sports restaurant experience where everyone is a VIP, worthy of the ultimate sports dining experience. With bright, inviting dining rooms, 50+ TVs, elevated fan experiences, chef-inspired recipes and of course our signature wings, Buffalo Wings & Rings is the ideal experience for socializing with friends & family over sports. Buffalo Wings & Rings Kings Mills plans to serve their first customers in Fall 2015!

Buffalo Wings & Rings Kings Mills is going to be located at 5517 Kings Center Drive in Mason, Ohio.

2015 ChamberEvents

EVENT OCCURRENCE LOCATION DESCRIPTION

AmbassadorCommittee Meeting

3rd Tuesday ofEvery Month

4:00 PM

Mason Deerfield Chamber316 W. Main StreetMason, Ohio 45040

The Ambassador Committee meets once a month to go over member updates and provide feedback.

Government AffairsCommittee Meeting

Kickoff meetingJune 25th8:00 AM

TBD TBD

Stay connected with the happening of the local government.

Annual Awards Dinner November 5, 20155:30 PM

Manor House Banquet andConference Center

7440 Mason Montgomery Rd.Mason, Ohio 45040

This signature event is centered around honoring leaders in the business community during a black-tie dinner.

Business And Social Hours (BASH) Monthly

Various Chamber MemberBusinesses that sign up

to host

BASH events are typically after hours and are great opportunity for networking.

Chamber 101 February 24, April 28, June 23,August 25, October 27

Chamber 101 is an orientation program that teaches members how to navigate their chamber membership. Open to new and existing members.

Lunch Before Leads Every Wednesday11:30 AM

Rotation of ChamberMember Restaurants

Enjoy lunch and network with fellow Chamber members once a week at various member restaurant locations.

Leads Exchange Meeting Every Wednesday1:00 PM

DeVry University8800 Governors Hill Dr.Cincinnati, Ohio 45249

Network with 20-40 local businesses every Wednesday to share business information, leads, and referrals.

Chamber Classic August 3, 2015Shaker Run Golf Club1320 Golf Club DriveLebanon, Ohio 45036

Enjoy a day out on the course followed by an awards ceremony. 20% of the raffle’s proceeds support the Chamber’s Lou Eves Memorial Scholarship.

Warren County ChamberAlliance Events Quarterly




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Atrium Health Center Mason now o�ers convenient access to full-service, 24-hour emergency care along with a range of other medical services. The services o�ered by Atrium Medical Center at this new facility include:

· Full-service Emergency Center sta�ed by board-certi�ed physicians from Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton’s only Level I Trauma Center · Lab and Imaging services, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, 3Dmammography, bone density testing and x-ray · Outpatient Cardiac Testing, including echo cardiograms and stress testing · Occupational Medicine, including pre-employment physicals, drug screens and minor Workers’ Compensation injuries

In addition to these services, the facility houses physician o�ces in the areas of cardiology, pulmonology, obstetrics and gynecology, and maternal fetal medicine.

Mason Emergency Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Mason Deer�eld Chamber was proud to welcome Atrium Health Center Mason to the community on April 13th, 2015!

Don Barton, Independent Associate of Legal Shield

March Ambassador of the Month

Mark Frederick,BizFlo LLCApril Ambassador of the Month

“I believe that one of the most important things to do as we get older is to continue to stay active. Joining the Chamber’s Ambassador Committee has really helped me to continue to stay active as well as introduced me to some lovely companions along the way. Being a part of the Chamber is great for business and such a great way to make connections. I really enjoy attending the events and meetings and I am excited for the future.”

Ribbon CuttingSpotlight

Ambassadorof the Month

ExpertPanel

“I have been part of the ambassador team for about 2 years and really enjoy working with the Chamber sta� and other ambassadors to help make our Chamber a great place for a new business to get involved. The opportunity to work with new members and assist them in any way is something I �nd rewarding and often leads to new business relationships and friendships.”


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Since the end of the �nancial crisis in 2009 and the subsequent passage of the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010, community banks have had to adapt to a new �nancial and regulatory landscape. Community banks have long been the backbone of the U.S. banking system. Since their inception, they have served as a driving force behind the growth of small to mid-sized businesses from major cities to rural outposts across the country. Unlike large banks, community banks see their success linked with that of the community as a whole. This is true with both their individual and business customers. The growth of community banks is often contingent on the bank leadership’s ability to recognize and react quickly to its customers’ changing needs. Many community banks have weathered the past decades by maintaining an aggressive yet conservative business strategy.

There are three signi�cant competitive opportunities for community banks: local decision making, small business solutions and customer service that goes above and beyond expectations. Customers want to work face to face with bankers that have the authority to make decisions about their loans and deposit accounts. Community bankers are active in their communities and are willing to build lasting relationships to help their customers meet personal �nancial goals. Small businesses want to deal with local decision makers and not be forced to deal with credit committees that can often be out of state. Customers are loyal to community banks because of their personalized customer service. Community banks tend to have less employee turnover and pride themselves on being relationship builders. Customers want to know who their banker is and know that they are invested in their community. Community bankers focus less on sales and more on servicing their customers. The goal of every community banker is to exceed expectations and build lasting relation-ships one customer at a time.

Signi�cant Competitive Opportunities for Community Banks Contributed by Peoples First Savings Bank

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AdvertisementOpportunities

Feature your company in an upcoming edition of The Navigator

Full Page Ad - $300

1/2 Page Ad - $150

1/4 Page Ad - $75

For more opportunities, pleasecontact the Mason Deerfield Chamber for a copy of the complete opportunities guide.

as your Local Community Bank

Community Appreciation Day 2015

225 Reading Road • Mason OH 45040 502 W. Pike Street • Morrow OH 45152

www.peoples�rstohio.com

It’s easier than you think to make the switch.to enjoy PLATINUM checking


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Community BasketProgram InformationWhat is the Community Basket?The Community Basket, which isn’t actually a basket but a green, reusable, polypropylene tote bag, is a wonderful way to introduce your business to Mason and Deerfield’s newest residents. This “Basket” is hand delivered to every new homeowner’s doorstep shortly after they move into the Mason City Schools District by our Community Basket Representative. The Community Basket wel-comes, on average 75 new residents to Mason each month, for a total of about 900 new residents each year! This basket includes informational brochures, promotional materials, coupons, and special deals EXCLUSIVELY from the Mason Deerfield Chamber Members.

This sounds great! How can I get involved?

We are so glad you asked! To sign up for the Community Basket Program, call the Mason Deerfield Chamber office at 513.336.0125 or sign up by e-mail at [email protected]. We will help you get settled into the program. The cost of participating in the Community Basket Program is ONLY $100 annually. After selecting the items that you would like to be placed in the Community Basket, drop them off at the Mason Deerfield Chamber office, located at 316 W. Main Street, Mason, Ohio 45040. From there the Community Basket Representative will pick the items up to be hand delivered to the doorstep of all new homeowners in the Mason City School District. If you are unable to drop your items off, the Community Basket Representative is also able to pick them up from your office.

Wow! Count me in, but I need help with deciding on materials. Who should I call?The Mason Deerfield Chamber Community Basket Representative is Courtney Allen. She can be reached by phone at 513.319.1616 or e-mail at [email protected] and is more than happy to assist you with anything you need with the program. Thanks for welcoming our new residents and helping them find your business!

Mason CitySchool District


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Mason CitySchool District

June 3rdOld Bag of Nails Pub5234 Kings Mills Rd.

Mason, OH 45040

June 10thMarion’s Pizza

6177 Soundwave Blvd.Mason, OH 45040

June 24thToot’s

12191 State Route 22 3Loveland, OH 45140

June 17thNoodles & Company

9368 Mason-Montgomery Rd. Mason, OH 45040

Lunch BeforeLeads Line Up

Enjoy lunch and network with fellowChamber members once a week at various member restaurant locations.

Held Every Wednesday 11:30 AM

RSVPCall 513.336.0125www.madechamber.orgor e-mail at [email protected]

Deerfield Parks and Recreation is looking to build partnerships with

local businesses interested in sponsoring special events or

volunteering in the parks.

For more information, please call513.701.6977 or visit our websiteat www.ChooseDeerfield.com

Sponsor art camp scholarships or the Fall Fair Arts Festival.www.The-Arts-Alliance.org


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List ofCommitteesAmbassador Committee Leads Exchange Steering

CommitteeWomen in BusinessRoundtable GroupBoard Representative:

Mike Glen, Miller-Valentine Group

The purpose of the Ambassador Committee is to support and promote the overall goals of the Mason Deerfield Chamber. The five primary functions are promoting member participation, supporting the mission of recruiting and retaining Chamber membership, planning, implementing and participating in fundraising events, planning and hosting the Chamber annual meetings, and planning and facilitating ribbon cuttings, grand opening ceremonies, and after hour events for member businesses. Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM at the Mason Deerfield Chamber.

Committee Members:Donna C. BanksDon BartonNate ByrumBonnie DenigBob FletcherBrent SpilleMark FrederickSusannah LeitnerRobert MendelsohnAlka PanandikerAdrienne SchaadDavid ScuttJessica WittmerEmily Gilmartin

Board Representative:Arun Lai, AXA Advisors

The Leads Exchange Steering Committee oversees the weekly Leads Exchange meeting. Members of the committee are in charge of keeping time during the 60 second commercials, and making sure there is a facilitator and a 5-minute presenter each week.

Committee Members:Vivki HogueSandy KuznofRebekah LeitnerDavid Scutt

Board Representatives:Randy Kuvin, Flagel Huber Flagel

The Government Affairs Committee discusses and researches pertinent state, local and national issues to help the Chamber best represent views and opinions that are of interest to its membership. This committee suggests surveys the Chamber can send to its membership on matters at the state, local and federal levels. During election years, the committee sponsors discus-sions with candidates on pertinent matters. These and other matters are explored by this Committee.

Government Affairs Committee

Board Representatives:Dr. George Sehi, Warren County ESCTom Daskalakis, West Chester Hospital

The Women in Business Roundtable Group is a group of Women leaders in the business community that meet once a month to discuss challenges that women in leadership roles face such as talent development opportunities, work life balance, pressure and expectations internally and externally, and finding a balance. They take these challenges and work to form leadership series and mentorship opportunities.

Committee Members:Kimberly CombsJan EdwardCathy HarbisonBabara HoganDeAnn HurtadoJessica WittmerKathy KinaneDr. Gail Kist-KlineTammy LaineDr. Dana LovellCinda MorseLynn OswaldKim SellersKaren ShadowensPat SouthShannon IsomSherry TaylorWendy L. Waters-Connell

If you are interested in participating in any of these committees, Contact The Mason Deerfield Chamber Office at 513.336.0125 or [email protected]


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Business BriefsArtis Senior of Living of Mason, an assisted living that specializes in memory loss care, opened in January 2015, is continuing to grow! They are currently up to 7 residents and have also recently added a new teammate, Kelly Gescuk, to the staff. Kelly will serve as the Marketing Coordinator. They are also currently running a move in special. For more information, call 513-229-7450.

John Gerbus owner of Buffalo Wings & Rings Kings Mills broke ground in May to begin construction at their newest location. They will be located at 5517 Kings Center Drive in Mason, Ohio.

Hibu would like to offer any member of the chamber a free assessment of their website to ensure that it is mobile friendly and reveal how Google looks at their website. Also available is a complimentary assessment of their web presence.

Intelligent Office is celebrated their 5 year anniversary this May! Congratulations on this exciting milestone. Intelligent office offers a variety of virtual office services that you can customize to fit your business and budget.

Lucky Dog Grille celebrated their 10 year anniversary on June 9th. Lucky Dog Grille is a locally owned and operated restaurant that is known for their wings and wide array of beer options on draught.

Peoples First Savings Bank is celebrating their 106 year anniversary this year! In addition, Peoples First Savings Bank has also recently broken ground on their new addition. Congratulations on these exciting milestones.

Would you like to post a business brief in the July edition? Please let Brooke know at [email protected]( )


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July 6thFox and Hound

August 25thShaker Run

June 18th The Beach Waterpark

Business And Social HoursWhat is Business And Social Hours?Business And Social Hours (BASH) is an early evening networking event that takes place at your business. The purpose of a BASH is to provide a valuable business networking opportunity for your business as well as other Chamber members and to expose them to member business. A BASH is typically an unstructured networking event with no formal program or speaker.

Would you like to know more? Perks, how to host, the Chamber’s role and more?Please contact the Chamber office.

2015 BASHInformation

Sara Glove Company


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Area Progress Council of Warren County, IArun Lai/AXA AdvisorsBest Western Mason InnBug-A-PestBwrah Inc DBA Bwrah Right At HomeCincinnati BalletCincinnati Council Supply Chain Management ProfessionalsCorporate Housing Systems, Inc.Costco WholesaleDecks-N-More Inc.

Four Seasons ApartmentsFricker'sGrace Baptist ChurchHalo Branded SolutionsI. M. PromotionsJuice Plus Company/Tower GardenLegal Shield / Donald E BartonMason Animal HospitalMason GrandMiami University Voice of America Learning Center

Ohio Valley FlooringPalmera Apartments/Hills Properties, LLCPizza TowerShorten & Ryan Funeral HomeSkidaddles of Mason, Inc.SW Ohio Door DealsTeledyne-Tekmar CompanyWarren Co. Career Center

Congratulations To Our Reinvested Members

New Members*

Reinvested Members*

Frost Brown Todd West Chester

Cox Media Group

Sperry Van Ness-Ricore

Lucky Dog Grille

JEA Senior Living

N2 Publishing

National Construction Workforce

Mattress Warehouse

(*) Through April 30th

CHAMBER101

316 West Main Street

June 23rd August 25th October 27th

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Want to know how to get the most out of your Chamber membership? New and existing members are invited to attend a member orientation to learn how

to navigate the Chamber and build goals and strategies for your success.

Schedule8:00 - 8:15 AMWelcome and OverviewErnie Dimalanta, CEO of Dimalanta Design Group

8:15 - 9:15 AMInformation Stations & NetworkingLearn more about what is included in your Chamber membership.

Stations include information on the Warren County Small Business Development Center, Warren County Chamber Alliance, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Dual Membership, Cost Savings Benefits, Annual Signature Events, BASH and Ribbon Cuttings, Leads Exchange, Lunch Before Leads, Various Committee Opportunities, The Compass, Online Directory, and The New Bimonthly Newsletter.

*Get your business headshot taken by Nate Byrum of Historic Expressions Photography*

9:15 - 9:30 AMClosing RemarksErnie Dimalanta, CEO of Dimalanta Design Group

RSVP: www.madechamber.org or call 513.336.0125


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Enroll in Destination: Excellence programs by May 29 to earn rebatesAs you may be aware, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) is switching toprospective billing July 1 for private employers. That means the workers’ compensation premium policy period is moving from a six-month period to a full �scal year; it will run from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. Public employers, who will transition to prospective billing Jan. 1, 2016, will remain on a calendar year policy period. As part of the prospective billing implementation, enrollment is currently underway for private employers to sign up for several of the Destination: Excellence programs. Destination: Excellence is a bundle of programs BWC o�ers that help businesses improve workplace safety, enhance injured worker care and save money on workers’ compensation costs.

Private employers may sign up with BWC between now and May 29 for these programs:

Industry-Speci�c Safety Program, a 3 percent premium rebate for completing loss-prevention activities; Drug-Free Safety Program, a 4 or 7 percent premium rebate for incorporating an alcohol and drug testing and education program; Transitional Work Bonus Program, up to a 10 percent premium rebate for successfully returning an injured worker released with restrictions back to work. BWC’s new Destination: Excellence brochure includes more details about the programs and enrollment deadlines.

Coming soon … in late May, BWC will mail all private employers a notice of estimated annual premium (like this sample). This notice will be based on your reported payroll for July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. It is not a bill, but please review it for accuracy and contact BWC if you feel something is incorrect.

Additional information on prospective billing, including time lines, frequently asked questions and key dates to remember, are available at bwc.ohio.gov.

Private Employers: Prepare for Prospective Billing


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The Mason Deerfield Chamber is forming a Government Affairs Committee. This committee will discuss and research pertinent

state, local, and national issues to help the Chamber represent the views of its membership. During election years, the committee will

sponsor events and discussions with political figures and candidates on critical matters.

Are you interested in joining the Government Affairs Committee? The first meeting will be held on Thursday, June 25th at 8:00 AM at

the Mason Deerfield Chamber Office.

Call the Chamber Office to RSVP at 513.336.0125

Government Affairs Committee

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