Highland County Chamber of Commerce

	The Highland County Chamber of Commerce is a membership driven business organization that represents the business community of Highland County. The many plans and programs the Chamber offers its investors, combined with county workforce development initiatives, and local, state, and federal legislative/advocacy efforts positions the Chamber of Commerce as a lead organization in Highland County. If you are a current investor in the Chamber, thank you for your support. If you are considering membership, please use this website to acquaint yourself with the many benefits you will receive as a investor in the Highland County Chamber of Commerce. If you visit our site as a consumer, traveler or other interested party, please visit the News/Events and Membership tabs and see what the member businesses of the Highland County Chamber of Commerce can do for you! Katy Farber is the President of the Chamber and is dedicated to developing plans and programs that will enable all members of the Highland County business community grow and better meet the needs of their respective organizations. Ruth Cutright is the Administrative Assistant at the Highland County Chamber of Commerce. Ruth's past experience and "can do" attitude are a valuable asset to the Chamber. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 - 4:30, excluding holidays. We're located at 1575 North High Street in Hillsboro and invite anyone to stop in to learn more about how the Highland County Chamber of Commerce can help your business. Call (937) 393-1111 for information or to reach Katy or Ruth. The Highland County Chamber of Commerce is governed by a Board of Directors who come from different business backgrounds and geographical parts of the county. The 2008 Board of Directors:


	Board Chair Jim Bishop, American Workplace Consultants 10220 N Union Rd Hillsboro, OH 45133 937-764-0322-w; 764-0323- f 937-764-0292-h; 937-416-3710, cell E-Mail: jim_bishop@hughes.net Chair Elect Terry Mull, Executive Director Highland County Family YMCA 201 Diamond Drive Hillsboro, OH 45133 937-840-9622-w, 937-840-9626-f, 563-249-5136-c E-Mail: thillsboroymca@yahoo.com Vice Chair Bill Smith Weastec, Inc. 1600 N. High Street Hillsboro, OH 45133 937-393-6800-w; 937-393-3020-f 937-763-5802-cell E-Mail: bill.smith@weastec.com Past Chair Shari Royse-Bellar Hixson Oil Company 960 N Washington St PO Box 13 Greenfield, OH 45123 937-981-3956-w, 937-981-7812-f 937-876-9057, cell E-Mail: hixsonoil@hotmail.com President Katy Farber 1575 N High St Suite 400 Hillsboro, OH 45133 937-393-1111-w, 937-393-9604-f 937-981-7444-h, c 937-763-6758 E-Mail: hccoc@cinci.rr.com Treasurer George Hersey Highland Data Services 122 Jan Lynn Lane Hillsboro, OH 45133 937-393-4367-w, 937-393-2467-f, h. 937-393-4367 E-Mail: highdata@cinci.rr.com ghersey@cinci.rr.com Highland County CVB Sara Lukens 1575 N High St Suite 400 Hillsboro, OH 45133 937-393-4883-w, 937-393-2697-f 937-588-3412-h, 937-344-3412 -c E-Mail: sjblukens@verizon.net Southern Ohio Economic Development Dan Cowdrey 135 N. High St. Hillsboro, OH 45133 937-393-0339-w; 402-1008-c 393-0444-f E-Mail midstate@bright.net Educational Liaison Sherry Stout Southern State Comm. College 100 Hobart Drive Hillsboro, Oh 45133 937-393-3431 ext 2670-w 937-393-2358-f, 937-695-0347-h E-Mail: sstout@sscc.edu	Blain Bergstrom Merchants National Bank P.O. Box 299 Greenfield, Ohio 45123 937-981-7771-w, 740-703-6799-c, 937-981-7896-f E-Mail: bbergstrom@merchantsnat.com Jeff Cloud Leesburg Federal Savings Bank 45 E Main St, PO Box 345 Leesburg, OH 45135-0345 937-780-2431-w, 937-780-6442-f 937-780-6715-h E-Mail: jcloud@leesburgfederal.com Dr. Lawrence Dukes 111 Meadow Lane Hillsboro, OH 45133 937-393-0821-h. E-Mail: ldukes@sscc.edu Brad Elmore Elmore Management Group 9589 U.S. Rte 50 Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 937-393-1144-h, 205-1765-c 937-393-4956-w, 937-393-1144-f E-Mail: belmore@dragonbbs.com Chuck Emery 5955 Sorg Rd. Winchester, OH 45697-9514 937-763-1549-c 937-927-5365-h Steve Roush The Times Gazette 209 S. High Street Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 937-393-3456 -w, 937-364-6781-h, 937-403-8601-c, 937-393-2059-f E-Mail: sroush@timesgazette.com Kelly Ward National Bank & Trust P.O. Box 830 Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 937-393-6659-w, 513-374-2590-c 937-393-7951-f E-Mail: kward@nbtdirect.com Shane Wilkin Prudential, Chambers Realty,Inc. 216 N. High Street Hillsboro, OH 45133 937-393-1948-w; 937-402-7650-c 937-393-1940, f E-Mail: s_wilkin_20@yahoo.com Eric Zint Corner Pharmacy, LLC 259 Jefferson St. Greenfield, OH 45123 937-981-2454 -w; 937-981-2455-f Cell - 937-478-3380 cornerpharmacy2004@yahoo.com

The Highland County Chamber of Commerce sponsors numerous plans and programs designed to meet the needs of business:

Business After Hours/Third Thursdays

The Business After Hours program is a networking opportunity designed to bring business people together. Beginning in January and held every other month, Business After Hours takes place throughout the county and is hosted by individual businesses. The hours are 5-7 p.m., and light refreshments are served. Pack up your business cards, a firm handshake, and come and meet your fellow business Chamber partners.

Did You Know?

Included with your Chamber membership the following SOCA benefits may be offered to you and your employees:

Healthcare Benefits- Discounted premiums through Anthem BC/BS or United Healthcare
Dental Care Program- With Superior Dental Care
Vision Discount Plan with EyeMed Access Plan D
Prescription Drug Discount Card Free
Hearing Aid Discount Program Free
Workers Compensation Group Program with Hunter Consulting Company
Managed Care Organization with Cor Vel

For More Information Visit JoinSoca.Com

Why should I choose the Chamber’s Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Program?

Competitive premium discounts with multiple tier structures designed to assure each participant maximum savings.

Representation at BWC hearings pertaining to all claims matters by a workers’ compensation lawyer at no extra cost.
Includes expert settlement and handicap reviews and proceedings.
Professional guidance with BWC audits.
Annual safety seminars by Gary Hanson,American Safety & Health Management Consultants.
Automatic inclusion into the exclusive Defense Fund Program. This program is designed to help your company defray the costs to fight fraudulent claims by up to $1,150.00 a year.
Defense Fund Program Example: A company has an injured worker and doesn’t agree with the diagnosis given by the employee’s physician. The company can get a second opinion by ordering an IME (Independent Medical Exam). Let’s say the cost of an IME is $500.00 and is the sole responsibility of the company. Under the Defense Fund Program, the company would pay the cost of the IME and submit documentation of payment to Hunter Consulting Company. SOCA will then reimburse the employer 50% of the cost of the IME saving the company $250! A successful defense fund action not only reduces your claims cost but may be the catalyst for your company’s continued participation in the group rating program for years to come.
All this at an exceptionally competitive administrative fee