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The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce serves as the “voice of business and industry” for the Ottawa and Putnam County area. The Chamber unites more than 280 members in an integrated series of programs to strengthen the business climate and to build a better community in which to live, work, and do business. Chamber members are professionals drawn from businesses, industry, education, government, churches, and civic organizations, as well as individuals and retirees. There is a place in the Chamber for anyone who seeks to build a stronger community. Your dues investment, which is tax deductible as a business expense, offers you valuable benefits. Your investment and involvement strengthens the Chamber, and in turn, strengthens our community. The more involved you are with the Chamber, the more you will benefit from it. Participating in our events and committees can lead you to some of your best contacts, and allows you to influence the business atmosphere. The Chamber continually strives to increase the value of your membership by offering a variety of beneficial services. Go to top of the Navigation Bar if you are interested in an application. |
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Your Chamber membership includes access to quality health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. With Anthem's Chamber plans, small businesses can afford large group benefits at reduced prices. You can even have your choice of plans. For more information call the Chamber office at 419-523-3141 or call any participating broker and ask about the Ottawa Area Chamber's Anthem health plans. 15 second Anthem Video of this great Chamber Benefit! |
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We welcome our newest member/investors! Copeco provides customers, both large and small, with the latest in digital and connected solutions and offers affordable options for both black and white and full-color markets. Contact Donneia Lawson at 419-868-9100 for more information on Copeco products. Sue's Interiors will assist you in the interior design of your current home or if you're starting from the ground up. Contact Sue Christman at 419-943-3707 for information on how she can create fantastic comfort with the latest in quality interior design for your business or home. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Putnam County helps children realize their potential and build their futures. We nurture children and strengthen communities...and couldn't do it without you. Call Melissa Weaver at 419-523-4016 for information. Western & Southern Life serves you in a role much like a gymnastics spotter. They find out what your financial goal is, then use their strength, skills and experience to help you follow through to that goal. Call Nichol Hohenbrink at 419-422-3345 for more information of how Western & Southern Life can help your reach your financial goals! |
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Save significantly on your workers' compensation premium by joining the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce workers' compensation program administered by CareWorks Consultants, Inc. (CCI). We partner with CareWorks Consultants to deliver the most significant cost savings to our members. CareWorks Consultants embraces a results-oriented approach that fully integrates safety prevention and risk control with aggressive claims management to deliver a significant return on investment. The Chamber and CareWorks Consultants can analyze your company to determine the BEST workers' compensation premium-saving program for you. As a result of their best-in-class service, CareWorks Consultants has consistently maintained a 97% retention rate - one of the highest in the industry. Put their team to work for you. For a no-cost, no-obligation program analysis, go to www.careworksconsultants.com/groupratingapplication/Ottawa. You may also contact CareWorks Consultants' Shawn Combs, toll-free, at 1-800-837-3200, ext. 7264. |
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The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce held the 2011 Chamber Installation Dinner on Tuesday, January 18th, at the American Legion Hall in Ottawa. Our emcee was Eric Siewert, and entertainment during the cocktail hour and dinner was provided by Charlie Doepker. A delicious dinner was catered by the Red Pig Inn. Our speaker, Kay Frances, MBA, America's Funniest Stress Management Specialist, gave a motivational and hilarious presentation, "The Funny Thing about Stress" which reminded us of the importance of managing stress, keeping a sense of humor, and taking care of our health. Incoming officers of the OACC were sworn in and outgoing members thanked for their service to the Chamber. The 2011 Business of the Year plaque was awarded to JB Machining owner, John Blankemeyer. |
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Women members of the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce have been enjoying lunch together a few times each month since last fall. Recently several women met at Julia's, outside Glandorf, for a delicious lunch and a combo of conversation and networking! Rose Riepenhoff of Rose Haven Bed and Breakfast prepared a wonderful dessert. |
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Visit the member benefits link to check out new benefits available to Chamber members. Our networking opportunities are abundant. Monthly luncheons, mixers, the golf outing and the annual dinner will give you the opportunity to meet many business leaders in the Ottawa/Putnam County area. Your Business Growth is what it's all about!! |
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