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Chamber Energy Solutions Continues To Help Members Reduce Energy Costs
Emilie Snider
Energy Consultant
Anthony Wayne Regional
Chamber of Commerce
Email
Office: 419-491-1017
Energy Consultant
Anthony Wayne Regional
Chamber of Commerce
Office: 419-491-1017
Join Us For The Chamber Partnership Holiday Party!
Happy Holidays Chamber Members!
Please Join Us For The Annual Holiday Party!
WHEN: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: This year's party will be hosted and held at the Brand New Countertop Shop Located at:
9300 Airport Hwy.
Monclova, Ohio
Just west of Crissey Rd on Airport Hwy.
Jingle and Mingle with FREE Food, Drinks, and Fun!
Please Bring a canned good to benefit those in need, especially this time of the year. The Dwelling Place will be accepting donations throughout the holiday season at their location in Holland.
Registration is REQUIRED for this event. Please Click the Link below to Register!
CLICK HERE
Last day to Register with be Monday, December 14th.
We Look Forward To Seeing Everyone There!
Light Up Waterville Celebration!
Light Up Waterville Celebration!
Downtown Waterville will be hosting a very special celebration on Saturday, December 5th. Santa, music, and FREE carriage rides! At dark new lights will sparkle in the downtown. Many special Holiday activities will be held at the businesses throughout the downtown area.
For a list of both downtown daytime and evening activities, please click the link below.
Discounted Lights Before Christmas Tickets Available Through the Chamber!
Adults (ages 12-59)- Usually $15.00, discounted to $12.00
Children (ages 2-11)- Usually $12.00, discounted to $9.00
Seniors (ages 60+)- Usually $12.00, discounted to $9.00
Ticket amounts are limited, so if you are interested please do not delay and reserve your tickets! Call Abbey at the chamber office 419-877-2747.
We're Branching Out: New YMCA Location Coming to Waterville!
NEW YMCA Location Coming Soon!
1330 Michigan Ave.
Waterville, Ohio
Space Amenities:
• 10,800 sq. ft.
• Large wellness center featuring: Cardio equipment, plate loaded strength training equipment, free weights, etc.
• Men's and Women's locker rooms with steam rooms
• Flex space for specialty classes and youth programming
• Kid Zone
• Large studio for group exercise classes
EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR FIRST 150 THAT JOIN NEW LOCATION:
Be one of the first 150 to join the NEW Waterville location before it opens and receive a $100 Andersons gift card, pay $0 Joiner Fee and get $150 off summer camp at YMCA Storer Camps*. Visit our current location at 808 Michigan Ave., Waterville, OH to join today.
• 10,800 sq. ft.
• Large wellness center featuring: Cardio equipment, plate loaded strength training equipment, free weights, etc.
• Men's and Women's locker rooms with steam rooms
• Flex space for specialty classes and youth programming
• Kid Zone
• Large studio for group exercise classes
EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR FIRST 150 THAT JOIN NEW LOCATION:
Be one of the first 150 to join the NEW Waterville location before it opens and receive a $100 Andersons gift card, pay $0 Joiner Fee and get $150 off summer camp at YMCA Storer Camps*. Visit our current location at 808 Michigan Ave., Waterville, OH to join today.
For Additional Information on the NEW YMCA Facility,Please Click on the Flyer Below!
NEW Ohio Workers' Compensation Chamber Program!
Dear Chamber Members,
In our effort to contain Ohio workers' compensation rates for our members, we have found that membership in a group rating program is the most cost effective route to pursue. As a current chamber member, you would have no additional association dues to pay for participation into our chamber sponsored group plan.
We recommend the services of ProComp Risk Advisors for placement of your company in the proper BWC certified group rating program. They are a locally owned TPA and we are confident they will fulfill any of your workers' compensation concerns in a professional and responsive manner. Group discounts range from -10% to -53% discount of BWC base rates.
If you have any questions, please direct your inquires directly to Matt Ulrich at (419) 724-2667 or mulrich@procomp.biz. You may also visit our website at www.awchamber.com and click JOIN to learn more about this program offered to our members at the Chamber.
Sincerely,
Josh Torres
President and CEO
Chamber Energy Solutions Market Update!
Energy Market Update
Electric: Intermediate weather forecasts seem to be altered more than once on a daily basis, causing electricity prices to move in a somewhat sideways pattern much like we experienced this past summer. If the infamous El Nino has a direct effect on warming winter temperatures, then we likely haven’t hit the low point yet in either the electric or the natural gas market. Much speculation has been made about what would happen should the psychologically important 4 tcf threshold be reached for winter storage. With that number now being reached, any fears of drastically frigid winter weather should be combatted by the fact that a record supply has been accumulated, meaning electricity prices shouldn’t be running away anytime in the near future. Now remains an excellent time to price your account and see what options are available for cost-savings third party power supplies.
Gas: As expected, temperatures over the past month have been quite a bit warmer than usual. The question is, will December and January follow suit? Regardless of how the winter months play out, storage looks to have reached its peak and currently sits at 4,009 BCF, setting a record for most gas in underground inventories. This should help qualm any drastic moves towards higher natural gas prices. The November contract did settle at $2.03 and the December contract recently settled at $2.21. Despite the month to month increase, natural gas pricing is still well below last year’s December settlement of $4.28.
If you would like Chamber Energy Solutions to review your electric and natural gas bills, please contact the Chamber or your CES consultant.
Paramount Insurance Available for Chamber members!
Many businesses, especially smaller businesses, want affordable health insurance for their employees, but lack the buying power of much larger companies. By joining the Anthony Wayne Regional Chamber of Commerce, smaller businesses can take advantage of group buying power through special Alliance plans from Paramount that offer extremely competitive prices and a variety of plan options. Paramount’s association plans are for northwest Ohio businesses with 2-49 employees, as well as self-employed individuals who belong to an association. Alliance plans are available fully-funded, under our HMO or CDHP platform. We have a variety of association plan options for you to choose from. Please contact the Chamber today for more information and to be connected with one of our brokers.
BECK INSURANCE
William "Bill" Beck, CIC, Agent
Office 877-446-2325 (BECK)
Email bbeck@beckinsurance.com
Mobile 419-262-2778
Fax 419-445-6446
Natalie Grieser, Agent
Office 877-446-2325 (BECK)
Email natalie@beckinsurance.com
Mobile 419-330-9840
Fax 419-445-6446
www.beckinsurance.com
THE ASHLEY GROUP
Derrick Stumm
Employee Benefit Specialist
The Ashley Group
www.theashleygroup.com
The Ashley Group
PHONE: 419-897-1001
TOLL-FREE: 1-888-897-1001
FAX: 419-897-7678
William "Bill" Beck, CIC, Agent
Office 877-446-2325 (BECK)
Email bbeck@beckinsurance.com
Mobile 419-262-2778
Fax 419-445-6446
Natalie Grieser, Agent
Office 877-446-2325 (BECK)
Email natalie@beckinsurance.com
Mobile 419-330-9840
Fax 419-445-6446
www.beckinsurance.com
THE ASHLEY GROUP
Derrick Stumm
Employee Benefit Specialist
The Ashley Group
www.theashleygroup.com
The Ashley Group
PHONE: 419-897-1001
TOLL-FREE: 1-888-897-1001
FAX: 419-897-7678
