This event is a power networking get-together designed for Chamber members to make important connections with their fellow member businesses.  While exchanging business cards is great, it's certainly more effective for business people to learn about one another's respective companies in an intimate setting.  Be sure to arrive at 7:30 a.m. to make the most of this meeting!  Remember, only one person per company can attend, so your networking opportunities are maximized.  The event is free, but the networking is priceless!  Pre-registration is required.

To view the "clickable" version of either magazine, click on the pictures to the right.  For copies, call the Chamber at (330) 376-5550. 

Winter is coming...and your gas usage is going up, up and up!

Now is the time to have Chamber Energy Solutions review your natural gas bills and save your money before the higher winter usage months get here. Send a copy of your most recent bill to Debbie Richmond, via fax at (330) 379-3164 or e-mail to richmond@greaterakronchamber.org.  She will explain how CES works and what you can expect to save.   

Quality Initial Care Helps Effectively Manage New Injuries

Establishing relationships with local healthcare providers can help your injured employees receive high quality initial care following an accident or injury. This is a key first step in managing your claims, achieving successful return to work and controlling overall claim costs. Although injured workers in Ohio are allowed to seek treatment from any BWC-certified provider for their injury, employers can assist them by making recommendations. By developing a partnership with local preferred providers, you can be better prepared when a new injury occurs, helping your employees get the timely, quality care they need to begin their recovery process.

CareWorks encourages our customers to develop relationships with local BWC-certified initial care providers (urgent care and occupational medicine facilities, etc.) who provide quality care with a return-to-work focus.  Your Workers' Compensation Managed Care Organizations (MCO) can assist you in recommending quality providers in your area and developing workplace posters listing your preferred care centers or hospitals and the steps to follow should an injury occur. Having a process in place to handle new injuries and knowing the proper steps to follow can often make a workplace injury or accident less stressful for both the injured worker and their employer.  If you have any questions regarding this article, please contact Ron Lucki, Director of Business Development at CareWorks at (614) 760-3510 or e-mail ron.lucki@careworks.com.