March 2015
The Mission of the Troy Area Chamber of Commerce is to support member success and grow the local economy. www.troyohiochamber.com
Chamber Calendar March 2015 Legislative Committee
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Executive Board
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Board of Directors
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Chamber Ambassador Meeting
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Women In Networking 12 Luncheon Business After Hours– Trojan Horse Bistro
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Not For Profit Expo / Miami County Business After Hours
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State of the City Luncheon 30
The Troy Chamber of Commerce has partnered with The Biggest Loser to bring this exciting community challenge to your company! It’s time to get your employees moving, motivated, eating better and having fun competing for great prizes! Register teams of four employees to represent your company in this community wide challenge, taking everyone’s health to the next level! Here is what your teams can expect from the challenge:
Looking Ahead
• Eight unique weekly challenges
April Events Offices CLOSED / Good Friday
COMING IN APRIL
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• Trained by Celebrity Dolvett Quince
Meet The Candidates Night 15
• Guided by memorable past contestants
Women In Networking Luncheon
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• Challenges reflect those seen on the hit TV show
State of the Schools
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• Inspirational stories and motivation from your guide
Business After Hours— Mutual Federal
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• Weekly health and wellness tips • Great prizes
May Events Women In Networking Luncheon
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The challenge begins on April 13
Annual Golf Outing
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Business After Hours— Dayton Dragons
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Begin forming your teams NOW! Registration will be open soon. Interesting in being a sponsor? Here’s your chance to take the lead and gain HEALTHY exposure as we promote this great challenge over the next few of months. Contact Kathi Roetter at 937-339-8769 or kroetter@troyohiochamber.com Have a question, concern, or new idea? Pick the communication method that is best for you and connect with us. Our door is always open.
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CRITICAL IMPORTANCE OF MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP IN SAFETY By Gary W. Hanson, President of American Safety and Health Management Consultants, Inc. Senior management is the single most important aspect in an effective safety program. Without visible, enthusiastic and focused management leadership, no safety program will be able to help contribute to the overall company’s efforts to be successful, grow and make a profit. Employees watch what management does as well as what management says. If they sense a lack of commitment to the safety program they will not believe in it. If they do not believe in the program, bad safety habits will be developed and once developed these bad habits are extremely hard to break. Many companies fail to recognize the critical importance of management leadership. There are many reasons for this: • Traditionally safety has not been thought of as a vital management function. • Some companies only equate safety with OSHA compliance. • Some companies see safety as an added expense instead of contributing to the profitability of the company. • Safety simply isn’t as exciting as other management activities. • There are other pressing matters that limits the time available for safety. Companies that have an effective program do not accept these excuses. These companies understand the value of a good safety program. They provide the necessary active leadership to ensure the program is successful. In these companies management: • Committed to the safety program. • Ensures necessary resources are provided to guarantee the program is implemented and administered effectively. • Holds all supervisors and employees accountable. • Understands that accidents are preventable. • Corrects unsafe conditions and behavior. • Takes and active role in the safety program and communicates this to all employees. • Leaders by example and follows all safety rules. • Rewards and recognizes supervisors and employees. Good safety programs do not happen by accident, they happen because management is committed to making the program work and provides the everyday leadership and direction. Active leadership is critical to ensure the safety program achieves its primary purpose of protecting the company’s most vital assets. If you have any questions or need assistance with your safety program, please call American Safety & Health Management Consultants, Inc., at 800-356-1274.
Are you a member of the Miami County Safety Council? Joining the Safety Council will: • Provide safety related education • Give you prevention strategies • Bring networking opportunities • Provide possible discount or rebate on BWC payments To enroll, contact Jessica Stein, Safety Council Manager at 773-2765 or jstein@piquaareachamber.com
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2015 CLASS OF LEADERSHIP TROY Cory May Stephen Nofzinger Katherine Hayes Justin Coby Dennis Propes Joan Smoke Richard Dinsmore Karen Boone Deborah Hall Patrick Kennedy Zachary Rapp Daniel Weaver Heather Littlejohn Michelle Ireton Beth Alexander Barbara Hughes Joshua Byers David Dilbone Gary Stanley Melissa Nichols Christy Shell Mark Schmitmeyer
UTC Aerospace Technologies Clopay Building Products Troy Main Street Health Partners Free Clinic Miami County Public Health Trinity Episcopal Church Harmony Farm Troy Land Development Partners in Hope Troy Miami County Public Library Jon Coomer Investments Miami Co. Parks Dist. Troy Ohio Chamber Nolan, Giere & Co. The Troy Foundation Troy Community Works Civitas Media- TDN Troy City Schools City of Troy Riverside DD Zeal Coach- Owner Mutual Federal Savings Bank
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Troy Area Chamber of Commerce 405 SW Public Square, Ste 330 Troy, OH 45373 Phone: 937-339-8769 Fax: 937-339-4944 www.troyohiochamber.com Executive Committee Chairman Jon Dankworth Perry ProTECH First Vice Chair Lisa Schelin MainSource Bank Second Vice Chair Mike Caughell Bruns General Contracting Inc. Treasurer Kathy Vukovic Minster Bank Past Chairman Patrick Keaty Retired Directors Earl Reives Retired James Hurak Upper Valley Medical Center Jennifer Honeyman U.S. Bank Eric Herman Troy Board of Education Scott Frank DP&L Inc. James Dromey American Honda Motor Company Joe Dickerson Koverman Staley Dickerson Insurance Rob Davis Battelle Rippe Kingston Richard Cultice Miami County Commissioner Andrew Wannemacher Miami County Juvenile & Probate Court Tom Holderread Clopay Building Products Randy Gibson F&P America Brad Coombe UTC Aerospace Systems Jeff Erwin ConAgra Food Products
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Ohio Safety Congress & Expo March 31 to April 2, 2015 Greater Columbus Convention Center Originating in 1927, BWC’s Ohio Safety Congress & Expo is the largest and longestrunning occupational safety, health and workers’ compensation event in Ohio. Six thousand representatives from businesses, organizations and government entities attend the three-day event. They learn techniques for injury and illness prevention, rehabilitation, return-to-work and cost savings. They also shop for services, industrial supplies, safety equipment and gear in the Expo Marketplace.
Attendees Registration is as easy as 1, 2, 3 ... and free! You must know your BWC policy number to register as an attendee. Please use the employer look-up to search for your BWC policy number.
Individuals who represent more than one policy number must register only one time. Please phone us at 614-466-7695 to discuss your BWC discount program needs. We can We offer more than 180 educational sessions, assist you in determining the most efficient 225 exhibitors and free continuing education use of your time to meet your attendance credit. By attending the safety congress, you’ll credit requirements. learn to: With your BWC policy number in hand, • Prevent workplace injuries and illnesses; click Attendee Registration to begin attendee • Achieve better outcomes for injured workers; registration. • Reduce workers’ compensation claims costs; • Keep Ohio’s work force healthy and productive.
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ARE THESE EVENTS ON YOUR CALENDAR? You won’t want to miss these events...
Women In Networking
Does Social Media Have you Overwhelmed? Join us for this “lunch & learn” as Digital Diva, Ali Rittenhouse shares how you can manage social media in 15 minutes a day. Thursday, March 12 11:45a-12:45p Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road. $8.00 RSVP online or call 339-8769. Our lunch sponsor is Troy Bulk Barn & Deli.
March Business After Hours Trojan Horse Bistro and Bar will be our March host. Join us in the After Hours Zone from 5-7 pm on Thursday, March 19th.
TROY, OH 937-552-7680
www.TheCrystalRoomTroy.com
Food, Drink & Networking. Bring plenty of business cards.
Why Buy From Joe? • Our #1 Focus is on Customer Satisfaction • Full Service Dealership - with Trained Sales & Service Professionals • Over 150 years of Combined Service Experience • State-of-the-Art Collision Center to fix most ANY vehicle.
Come see us today! The Miami County Not-For-Profit Agency Expo will be on Thursday, March 26 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Hobart Arena. Connect with Miami County Not-For-Profit Agencies and learn about volunteer opportunities, donor opportunities and about the services each Not-For-Profit offers. This is a Miami County Chamber event.
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The Chamber Welcomes the Following New Members…. Ecotec, Ltd. LLC Jim Keyser 150 Marybill Drive Troy, OH 45373 937-606-2793
Alzheimer’s Association
Wholesale distributor of Industrial Battery Chargers used to charge batteries for electric lift trucks used in the material handling industry.
Aramark Uniform Services Patrick Jump 1200 Webster Street Dayton, Oh 45404 937-223-6667 Aramark Uniform Services is a leader in Uniform Services, fulfills the needs of more than 300,000 businesses nationwide. We provide innovative rental and direct sale uniform and career apparel programs. We deliver solutions ranging from enhanced image and corporate identity to protective apparel and work wear. Our rental, lease, and direct sales programs are designed to deliver superior products and exceptional customer service for your business or organization.
Ms. Katie Mauch 31 West Whipp Road Dayton, OH 45459 937-610-7014 We provide local care and support to all those affected by Alzheimer’s disease in the Miami Valley area. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Schirbyz Party Rental Kenny Kirby & Matt Schultz 10608 N. Burr Oak New Hope Road Fletcher, Oh 45326 937-381-0977 Specializing in your party needs, Schirbyz Party Rental rents tents, tables, chairs for graduation, weddings, parties and banquets.
Bradford Ohio Rail Museum Marilyn Kosier PO Box 101 Bradford, OH 45308 937-552-2196 The museum preserves the rail heritage of Bradford, Ohio and the surrounding area. The museum collects and displays history related artifacts. The museum is open Saturdays 10a-4p April through October.
Seasonal Summer Time Job Opportunities Troy Career Connect, the jobs posting web site of the Troy Development Council, will offer a special listing of summer time jobs for the Troy area. The jobs offered should be for the months of May through August. This special summer program will be advertised to local high schools, colleges and public libraries. These jobs will be posted in the special “seasonal” category in the Job Posting section of the web site. If you have any summer jobs available for high school or college students, please feel free to post them anytime in March or April. If you have any questions, please contact: Ron Musilli, Workforce Development Manager, rmusilli@troyohiochamber.com
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WHAT IS BUSINESS IDENTITY THEFT? When most people think of identity theft, they imagine an individual victim’s Social Security or credit card number being stolen. However, identity theft does not just affect individuals. Business identity theft, or corporate or commercial identity theft, occurs when a business’s identity is used to transact business and establish lines of credit with banks and/or vendors. According to the most recent reports from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics, more than 8.6 million households were victims of identity theft in 2010, causing about $13.3 billion in direct financial losses. Like consumer identity theft, business identity theft can result in potentially ruinous consequences. Both the business and people associated with the business can be hurt by this crime. In addition to the costs associated with any direct incidences of business identity theft, many corporations may also have to deal with legal ramifications, such as defending their trademarks, copyrights, patents or other property in court.
WHAT CAN A BUSINESS DO TO PROTECT AND DETECT BUSINESS IDENTITY THEFT? Take the following initial steps to protect your business from business identity theft: Subscribe to the Secretary of State’s Business Filing Notification System. • Periodically check your business information on the Secretary of State’s website. • Obtain a commercial credit report for your business. • Sign up for electronic notifications with your bank, other creditors, and service providers. • Monitor accounts and bills and immediately report any suspicious activity to the originating company. • Protect your EIN (employer identification number), account numbers, and other personal information. • Create and follow a policy for carrying, using, and reporting a lost or stolen business credit card. • Inventory documents you maintain. • Store only those documents you must keep, and keep them in a safe and secure location. • If you plan to discard documents, shred them using a cross cut or “confetti” shredder. Do not share any sensitive information over e-mail or on any web-based service. For more information contact: Ohio Secretary of State Office
(614) 466-2655 (877) SOS-Ohio (767-6446) http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/
Resource: Ohio Secretary of State website
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