When you join the Crawford County Chamber of Commerce, you plug into a powerful network of local businesses, leaders, and resources all working toward the same goal: helping our community — and your business — thrive.
Core benefits
Six ways membership supports your business
Choose your level of involvement and use the Chamber resources that fit your goals.
Engagement
The Crawford County Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly Chamber Chat along with a variety of networking and engagement events throughout the year. Members have the flexibility to choose their level of involvement, whether through event attendance, sponsorship opportunities, or community participation.
Connection
Chamber members can use our newsletters and email blasts to share their business and keep the community in the loop. Our mission is to connect and support local businesses, making sure members have the tools, updates, and resources they need to succeed.
Credibility
Members are promoted via social media, and are given preferred referrals by the Chamber office. Member-to-member business is encouraged, and Chamber membership decals demonstrate business involvement.
Visibility
Chamber members are listed in our online membership directory with logos and links to their websites, and receive print ad opportunities at a reduced Chamber rate. Additional advertising opportunities and support are available.
Education
Small businesses supporting each other is the basis of our monthly Chamber Business Workshops. Knowledgeable members lead roundtable discussions on social media, marketing strategies, leadership, financial resources, community development, and more.
Supported
Access year-round business resources, savings, and guidance to help your business grow. From health insurance and workers’ comp discounts to expert advice and networking opportunities, we’re always finding new ways to support our members’ success.
Added value
Chamber Membership Investment Benefits
All Crawford County Chamber of Commerce members have access to many valuable benefits through their chamber membership. As a member of the Crawford County Chamber of Commerce, your business or organization is welcome to utilize our wide array of benefits, designed to help you promote and manage your business.
Visibility
Chamber membership increases exposure for your business or organization to other businesses and community members.
Advocacy
Membership gives you pertinent information and a collective voice on the local, state, and national issues that matter to small businesses.
Networking
Our Chamber Chats and Business After Hours are a fun way to network and be aware of the latest events and community happenings.
Natural Gas & Electric
Discounts are available through Alternative Energy Source. Call 1-866-646-7322 for details.
Website
Your membership includes a business listing in the Chamber directory and a link to your website. Contact the Chamber if you need help updating your listing.
Email Updates
Promote your products, services, and/or special events to all Chamber members. Call 419-468-7737 for details.
Monthly Newsletter
The Chamber newsletter reaches membership with reasonable advertising rates and provides updates on Chamber activities.
Member Referrals
When the Chamber receives inquiries from potential customers asking where they should do business, we refer them to Chamber members.
Economic Development
The Chamber is actively involved in area economic development efforts that will help grow your business.
Active and Involved
You will benefit from our involvement with the BBB, the Ohio Chamber, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Member savings
Insurance programs
Chamber membership opens access to group and business-insurance savings programs.
Group Health Insurance
Discounts are available to small businesses through the Chamber Saver Plan with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Call the Chamber office for details at 419-468-7737.
Personal & Business Insurance
Discounts are available. Save up to 12% on your business insurance through Auto-Owners Insurance. Contact Hamilton Insurance Services, Inc. at 419-526-4700 to learn more.
Workers' compensation
Group Workers Compensation
Did you know that many alternative discounts are available to help reduce your annual Ohio workers’ compensation costs? Through the Sedgwick workers’ compensation program, your organization can significantly reduce its workers’ compensation costs through a variety of alternative rating programs. Sedgwick offers you quality service and stability through the complex workers’ compensation environment.
For over 50 years, Sedgwick has been helping employers navigate Ohio’s workers’ compensation system, providing services to help them control claim-related costs and reduce premiums. Their team includes the experienced colleagues from CompManagement and CareWorks Comp, which merged to become Sedgwick. Together, they serve nearly 65,000 Ohio employers, including organizations of all sizes operating in various industries across the state.
Group rating programs administered by Sedgwick have produced over $4 billion in savings since group rating was introduced in 1991, and their group retrospective programs have returned over $630 million in premium refunds since the program began in 2009.
If your organization is not yet participating in this member benefit, and you would like to receive a free, no-obligation analysis from Sedgwick, email David Deyo or apply online.
Program contacts
Talk with a workers' compensation specialist
Ask about coverage, safety services, and workers' compensation savings.
Membership investments may be paid annually, semi-annually, or quarterly. Call 419-562-4811 for Business, Retail, and Restaurant rates or help choosing a category.
Contact for rates
Business / Retail / Restaurants
Small — 2–24 employees
Medium — 25–50 employees
Large — 50+ employees
Contact the Chamber to confirm the category and rate for your business.
$150
Sole Proprietor, 1–2 Person Small Business
Annual investment: $150.
$1,200
Financial Institutions
Base investment: $1,200. For greater than $40 million in deposits, add $25 per additional $1 million.
Call 419-562-4811 to confirm your investment.
$300
Professional Services
$300 base rate + $5 per employee.
Includes Attorneys, Real Estate, Insurance, and Healthcare. Call 419-562-4811 to confirm your investment.
$300 · $575
Community / Industry
100 employees or fewer: $300 base rate + $5 per employee
More than 100 employees: $575 base rate + $5 per employee
$300 · $200
Educational Institutions
Colleges/Universities: $300
K–12: $200
$185 · $200 · $575
Government / Charitable Organizations / Churches
25 employees or fewer: $185
26–100 employees: $200
More than 100 employees: $575
$1,200
Utilities
Annual investment: $1,200.
Opportunity Lives Here
Grow your business. Grow our community.
Join Crawford County businesses that connect, get seen, and find practical support through the Chamber.