Message from the Director

It's been an exciting month in my new role as the Executive Director of the Chamber! Over the course of the month I have tried my best to get out of the office and visit our members! We are excited to roll out an update to our communications that breaks down our information into four categories: education, promotion, relationships and resources & savings. I'd also like to welcome several new Chamber members! A special welcome to Fathead's Restaurant, King's Lawn Solutions, LLC, Loan Depot, Paulette's LTD, Rosies Soup - N - Such, Simply Susan's, The Barbers at Meraki, Kesler and Co and Edwards Jones - Chris Lee. If you ever need anything, please do no hesitate to reach out at Briggs@TiffinChamber.com or 419-447-4141.

Stay up to date!

Wanted Nominations for Awards: Outstanding Citizenship... Do you know anyone who has achieved success in their professional career? Who has dedicated their time and effort to improve the quality of life for others within the community? Read more www.tiffinchamber.com

2021 Visitors Guide Update With the pandemic shutting down our businesses, we have decided to hold the publication of the 2021 Guide until next spring. By having the guide run for an 18-month period rather than a year, we are hoping to stretch your advertising dollars over a longer period of time. Because of this, we will be collecting your visitor guide information much later in the year. Until then, we encourage you to check your listing on our website at DestinationSenecaCounty.org and please let us know any information that needs changed by filling out this survey . We also ask that you include the best contact information for one of your employees, managers, owners, or marketing professionals, so we can make sure you get the most up to date information, updates, and news coming out of our office! For many businesses, we still do not have up to date emails, so please make sure you include that information. We strive to make sure our guide is up to date for print every year, and we need your help to do so! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at info@destinationsenecacounty.org or 567-220-6387. Update Your Information

Education

36th Annual Educators' Appreciation Virtual Event The 36 th Educators' Appreciation Breakfast has gone virtual, so grab breakfast from your favorite Chamber Member and join us on Zoom on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 8:00 am. The Outstanding Educator Award will be presented. The Keynote speaker... Read more www.tiffinchamber.com

2020 Around the Town This year the Around the Town will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2020. It will coincide with the Seneca County Farmers Market. It will begin at 9 am and end at 1 pm. Participants will need to be set up by 9 am. and remain set up until 1 pm. Read more www.tiffinchamber.com

Promotion

Dick and Jan Valentine 'Jac & Do's' Day Proud to declare July 6 as "Dick and Jan Valentine 'Jac & Do's' Day" in Tiffin, Ohio to honor 50 consecutive years of business in our community! Stop by today and wish them well, or better yet, place an order! Read more www.tiffinchamber.com

Member News Blast The Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Services is offering a new Business Benefit to its members. Once a month, one member will be permitted to send out a news blast. The cost for this news blast is $100. This service is a first come, first serve basis. If you are interested sending your own news blast, please contact Deb. The business is responsible for providing all content and submitting it by the end of the month prior to the month that the message is sent.

#SupportSeneca

Support Seneca - Handshoe Cakes & Cookies Meet Lisa Handshoe, founder and owner of Chamber member, Handshoe Cakes and Cookies. Located in Republic at 6085 East State Route 18. Her shop offers a wide-range of products including cakes... Read more www.tiffinchamber.com

Support Seneca - FroZone Meet the Feltons, Nadine, Toria and Ari - the family behind Chamber member, FroZone Tiffin, located in Downtown Tiffin at 114 South Washington Street in the Laird Arcade. FroZone is Tiffin's spot for premium self-serve frozen yogurt. Read more www.tiffinchamber.com

Support Seneca - Nicole Miller - State Farm Meet the Office of State Farm Insurance Agent, Nicole Miller, (L-R) Jadda Hess, Chrissy Yoshimoto, Nicole Miller and Shelby Ortiz! Nicole and her team opened their doors on May 1 of last year and have not looked back... Read more www.tiffinchamber.com

Relationships

Chamber Challenge Golf Outing Causes event in Tiffin, OH by Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Services on Thursday, September 17 2020 Read more www.facebook.com Visit our website for coronavirus resources.

Back to Business - Tiffin - Heritage Ohio When The Renaissance of Tiffin remained open during quarantine, it sold more on a Saturday than it had a whole week pre-shutdown... Read more www.heritageohio.org

Resources & Savings

GROUP HEALTH, LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE Group Health Insurance – Chamber Saver Program Full range of health insurance plans with cost savings usually reserved for larger companies. Businesses also get access to a large network of quality providers through Anthem, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and 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. Business must be a NOACC Chamber Member. GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE – 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. Business must be a NOACC Chamber Member.   Click here for information on the  SOCA Benefit Plan  for small employers.  SOLE PROPRIETORS CAN JOIN THE SOCA BENEFIT PLAN Anthem, NOACC and SOCA are very pleased to announce that the SOCA Benefit Plan MEWA is making room for sole proprietors. They can enroll in the plan starting July 1. The broker community has already received instructions from Anthem regarding new case submission. Quoting starts April 20. This is limited to sole proprietors. Presently this offer is not intended for non-profit organizations with one employee.

An eligible sole proprietor must: Meet underwriting requirements. Work more than 30 hours per week (documentation required). Submit a cover page for Form 1040 with Schedule C or Form 1040 with Schedules F and SE. Please contact one of our authorized insurance agents for more information on our Health Insurance Program. First Insurance Group  419-443-8287 Parker Insurance Services  419-981-2252 Roger Smith Ins. Services, Inc.  419-447-9900 UIS Insurance & Investments  419-447-4242

Save Significantly on Your Workers' Compensation Costs Did you know that many alternative discounts are available to help reduce your annual Ohio workers' compensation costs? Through the Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce program, your organization can be evaluated for qualification in a variety of... Read more www.tiffinchamber.com

Chamber Energy Program Webinar: August 6 Choose the time that works for you: 9 - 10 am or 1 to 2 pm. We offer the Chamber Energy Program to our members and their employees to help reduce their utility costs. On average, members are saving 15 - 20%. This Program is also a Member to Me Read more www.tiffinchamber.com

Congratulations to our newest members!

Rosies Soup - N - Such Rosies Soup - N - Such is a Mom & Pop style Restaurant - Café. They specialize in good home cooking for breakfast & lunch! Their most popular dishes include western omelets, biscuits & gravy and western potatoes. Lori Brown is the owner and she... Read more www.tiffinchamber.com

Simply Susan's Simply Susan's is a unique boutique. Offering fine chocolates & candy, apparel, accessories, Luca & Dani Jewelry, on-the-spot engraving, home decor, gifts and more. If you're looking for local gifts, look no further! From Tiffin and Ohio apparel, ... Read more www.tiffinchamber.com

Keep your Customers Informed Members are encouraged to log in to Tiffinchamber.com and update their content. As we go through this COVID-19 situation, it is important to keep your customers informed. Please add your hours and any other information that will be of interest. Let them know what you are doing as we go through this together.   Join the Ambassadors today!

Community Calendar Reminder Things are opening up and events are being planned.  We encourage you to let everyone know about your event by posting it on our Community Calendar  ! Members should log in and post your upcoming events. Non-members should enter event information  online  or use the the  Event Submission Form  . If you have any questions, please call 419-447-4141.  We encourage you to continue to keep up the physical distancing when you are out and to wear a face mask. Wash your hands often and use hand sanitizer when you are unable to wash your hands. Please use common sense as you head out! Continue to stay safe for your sake and those around you!

Check our website for updated news and events!