The Regional Chamber’s services make doing business easier, and discounts for members help you improve the bottom line for your business or organization.
| Product/Service | Description | Take Advantage Today |
| ConnectForLunch |
FREE, six-week introductory subscription to ConnectForLunch. Create and deepen as many as 100 new business relationships in one year in small groups over lunch. It doesn't come any easier than this. | ConnectForLunch |
| Natural Gas Group Purchasing Program |
We've partnered with Chamber Energy Solutions (CES) to offer members a special program designed specifically to enable you to save on your natural gas bill by utilizing the strength of group buying. The independent energy professionals of CES, on behalf of the Chamber, will obtain the best price for natural gas from Exelon Energy, a reputable supplier with almost 15 years of experience. Exelon Energy is certified by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) and is already serving thousands of customers in Ohio and across the Midwest.
The most frequently asked questions about this program are answered here. To learn more about your potential savings, download and complete a membership response form.
| Natural Gas Program Contract |
| Electric Supply Savings |
We've partnered with Chamber Energy Solutions, LLC (CES) to allow you to lock in an electric rate of $0.0585* per kilowatt hour through our electric supply program. Through the strength of group buying, CES has secured great electric pricing for Chamber members from FirstEnergy Solutions. While the utility's generation charges are not completely set yet, the Regional Chamber and CES anticipate its pricing will be 8 to 15% lower! Customers who spend more than $20,000 per year at one location may be able to cut costs even more.
*Restrictions apply. Please complete an application form to verify eligibility. Rate available as of Jan. 2012.
| Electric Savings Program Application |
| Chamber Explorations Leisure Trip to Cuba |
Our next trip will depart July 28, 2012 for Cuba. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and we expect the trip to fill quickly, so come to one of the informational meetings on Jan. 26 or Feb. 6 (visit our event calendar for details) to learn more. The cost of this nine-day, eight-night tour of Cuba is $3,299 per person double occupancy, including airfare from Miami. The tour is scheduled to begin in Miami June 28, 2012 and will include five nights in Havana, two in Trinidad and one in Miami. The itinerary features exploration of Havana and its treasures, such as the Cathedral de la Havana, Museo Fine Arts, Museo de la Revelucion and La Marketa de Havana in Old Havana; Las Terrazas region of Vinales; several UNESCO World Heritage sites in both Havana and Trinidad; the Bay of Pigs Museum; and Ernest Hemingway's Farm, among many other breath-taking locations in and around Havana and Trinidad.
The Regional Chamber partners with Chamber Explorations to offer group travel programs designed exclusively for chambers of commerce. Each tour is planned with Chamber members and their guests in mind. To help achieve high member and non-member participation, Chamber Explorations offers exciting international destinations combining quality and value. The tours are chosen for the popularity and uniqueness of the destinations and tailored specifically to the Regional Chamber's membership and consist of proven itineraries, including "China," "Hong Kong and Bangkok," "Florence, Tuscany and Rome," "Greece," "Ireland," "Switzerland," and "Rome and the Amalfi Coast."
| Information & Contract for Travel to Cuba |
| Chamber Explorations Leisure Trip to Berlin & Prague |
The Regional Chamber has partnered with Chamber Explorations to offer group travel programs designed exclusively for chambers of commerce. We've planned a trip that will depart October 31, 2012 for four nights in Berlin and three nights in Prague with stops at Brandenburg Gate, Potsdam - San Souci Castle, the Allied Museum, Dresden, Prague Castle, Saint Vitas Cathedral, Terezin Concentration Camp, Vienna and more. The tour rate of $2,499 per person, double occupancy ($500 single supplement) includes seven nights in four star hotels, nine meals, round trip airfare from Pittsburgh, airline fuel surcharges and departure taxes, international business exchange, sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, professional tour director, baggage handling, hotel transfers and transportation by deluxe motorcoach. An optional two-day Vienna extension, taking the nine-day trip to eleven days, can be added for $649 per person, double occupancy ($150 single occupancy supplement). Stay tuned to the Chamber's event calendar for posted dates for free informational meetings about this trip.
Each tour is planned with Chamber members and their guests in mind. To help achieve high member and non-member participation, Chamber Explorations offers exciting international destinations combining quality and value. The tours are chosen for the popularity and uniqueness of the destinations and tailored specifically to the Regional Chamber's membership. The tours consist of proven itineraries, including "China," "Hong Kong and Bangkok," "Florence, Tuscany and Rome," "Greece," "Ireland," "Switzerland," and "Rome and the Amalfi Coast."
| Oct. 31, 2012 Trip to Berlin & Prague |
| Shipping Discounts |
NEW!!! The Regional Chamber Shipping Management Program, managed by PartnerShip®, is offered exclusively to all Regional Chamber members to help save on every shipment you send and receive. Members who enroll in the Regional Chamber Shipping Management Program will receive significant discounts on small package shipments through FedEx®, as well as savings of at least 70% on less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipments. This program is FREE to Regional Chamber members, with no obligations and no minimum shipping requirements. | Regional Chamber Shipping Management Program Enrollment |
| Tax Credit Services |
NEW!!!
In today's economic environment, found money is hard to come by. To help you capture potentially lucrative business tax credits and incentives, the Regional Chamber is pleased to offer a program created exclusively for our members through Tax Credit Services, LLC (TCS).
Since 2001, TCS has been dedicated to customer profitability, and their success has been measured by a commitment to be solely focused on the business of tax credits and government incentives. Each year, companies reserve thousands of dollars implementing their tax credit-screening program, and we believe their solution could potentially bring thousands of dollars to your bottom line in 2010, 2011 and beyond.
Find out how the TCS system can help you leverage your potential tax credits. Please contact Ron James at the Regional Chamber at (330) 744-2131, ext.33, to arrange a complimentary estimate and request a copy of the Tax Credit Guidebook. | Email Ron James for more information. |
| Office Supplies |
The Regional Chamber has partnered with Staples Business Advantage to offer a value benefit to Chamber members. The Regional Chamber/Staples Business Advantage partnership provides Chamber members with deep discounts on an extensive list of commonly used items with an average discount of 15%+ over the already competitive Staples retail program! The program includes an account manager dedicated to your needs; next day delivery; available retail store convenience cards; online, phone or fax ordering; and access to the StaplesLink.com ordering solution.
| StaplesLink Registration |
| Healthcare |
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Coverage
| Anthem Free Quote Form (PDF) |
| Worker's Comp Group Rating Program |
Worker's Compensation Coverage
| CompManagment, Inc. |
| Pre-Employent Screening Services |
Ensure you're hiring the best. Full services at a group discount price.
| Master Security |
| Drug Testing |
Drug testing services through Forum Health
| Forum Health |
| Membership Directory Listing |
Check out and/or update your listing in the Regional Chamber's online Membership Directory
| Create/Edit Your Listings |
| Chamber Events |
The Regional Chamber hosts more than 100 events per year.
| Register for an Event |