Benefits of Membership

Member Directory Listing - Chamber Membership is the only way to get your business listed in this professional, high quality annual directory, used as a reference guide by chamber members, area residents, hotels, realtors, attractions, new residents, new businesses, etc. 7,500 copies are printed yearly and distributed in the Mansfield, OH and Richland County area! Membership includes free category and alphabetical listings.

Website Listing – You will have a free listing and link on this website, www.mrachamber.com. As you know, the Chamber is the first place many people turn to when they are looking for information about a community!  View our online member directory on this website to see for yourself the great features included with directory listings!  Click here to review some of the great features available in "Members Only".

Member Referrals – The Chamber receives many calls throughout the day from people looking for products and services, and we are happy to supply member contact information.  Also, this website features a "Business Connect" tool.  This is a user-friendly way for people to find the products and services they want and Mansfield-Richland Area Chamber of Commerce members have the opportunity to contact them.



Member-to-Member Discount Program – Members receive numerous discounts from fellow Chamber members, which can literally save thousands of dollars! Members receive advertising discounts, office supply discounts, phone and internet service discounts, and much more. Chamber membership is also a great employee benefit because many offers are also available to the entire staff for their personal use. You can even choose to offer a coupon or savings of your own to bring in new customers! There is no extra charge to participate in this program.

News Journal Advertising Savings – Members have access to savings such as:

  • Buy an ad, get 1 FREE
  • Supersize your ad FREE
  • FREE COLOR for the price of black/white
  • Purchase a black/white quarter page ad for only $209 (add $106 for Sunday ads)
  • Purchase a full page ad for only $820 (add $415 for Sunday/add $100 for color)
  • Buy 50,000 online impressions, get 50,000 FREE
  • and more!

    More Advertising Savings – on other forms of media such as radio, TV, billboards, online, & more!

    Postage Savings - If you send flyer, postcard, or envelope mailings of at least 200 pieces promoting your business products and services, this benefit is for you!  By being a member of the Mansfield-Richland Area Chamber of Commerce, you can save about 50% off your mailing costs!  Click here to see how easy it is!

    Monthly Newsletter – Members receive a copy of The Chamber Link each month, giving them access to current reliable business, event and program information. This informative newsletter is also a very popular advertising tool.

    Member Plaque – A Chamber Member Plaque is provided to members to proudly display. The plaque will be noticed, bringing your business or organization an added note of distinction and respect.

    FREE Meeting Room Use –The Chamber conference room is available for free to Chamber members for occasional meetings based on availability. The room has internet access and can accommodate up to approximately 40 people.

    The Chamber Health Plan – The Chamber Health Plan is the Best Value for Small Business Health Insurance.  This cost-effective group health insurance benefit is offered to members of the Mansfield-Richland Area Chamber of Commerce whose businesses are located in Richland, Huron, Crawford and Ashland Counties .

    The health plan is through Medical Mutual™  (Ohio’s largest state based health insurer), and has been a valuable benefit since the Chamber began its affiliation with Medical Mutual of Ohio and COSE (the Council of Smaller Enterprises in Cleveland) in 1992.  This affiliation gives small businesses many benefits including:

    *   Competitive pricing, buying power and reliable protection of large group coverage to businesses with as few as one employee
    *   The Chamber Plan is an impressive benefit that will help your business to attract new, long-term employees.
    *   Wide variety of continuously updated plan options (including Health Savings Account Plans) meet employee needs in today’s ever changing market. 

    *   Enrollment and billing are easy:  no matter how many different plans you offer, you receive just one bill each month. 

    *  Broadest network of local providers
    *  The Chamber Health Plan includes participation in an Employee Assistance Program through New Directions, which helps employees and their families cope with personal problems that can reduce productivity and contribute to absenteeism.

    *  Vision Plan Savings through Crystal Eyes.

    If you have been considering individual coverage, keep in mind that with the security of a group plan, you reduce the risk of being dropped or singled out for large rate increases based solely on your health condition.

    You owe it to yourself and your employees to provide the best possible group health insurance available. If you have not compared the Chamber Health Plan with your current coverage, now is the time.   Call the Chamber today for a listing of agents who have experience with this plan. 

    You do not have to become a member to receive a Chamber Health Plan quote.  Simply contact the Chamber and we will give you the information on how to receive a no-obligation quote.


     

    The Workers Compensation Group Rating Program through CCI could save your company significant money on your worker’s comp premium.  In one year alone, 112 Chamber members saved $236,772 on their workers’ comp premiums, with one member alone saving $26,882!

    Fact:  Over 97,000 Ohio employers are in a workers’ compensation group.  Most employers not in groups are paying much more than those in groups.  CCI offers Chamber members multiple savings levels from the BWC maximum to a lesser percentage, for companies with claims.  The multiple levels of savings can possibly prevent you from losing your group rating discount once a claim occurs, simply dropping you down to a lower tier. 

    About CCI:   As the largest workers’ compensation third party administrator in Ohio, CareWorks Consultants, Inc. (CCI) provides best-in-class service to more than 26, 000 customers. CCI has been serving Ohio employers since 1950. 

    Even if your company is enrolled in another workers’ compensation group rating program, you should compare your current program to the Mansfield-Richland Area Chamber group rating program through CCI.  To receive a no-cost, no-obligation analysis of your potential premium savings through the Chamber, contact the Chamber for an information review form, or contact Kirsten Gibson at CCI directly at 800-837-3200, ext. 7110  Kirsten.gibson@ccitpa.com www.careworksconsultantsinc.com

    Chamber Members can find more information on Workers Comp by clicking here.

    Community Support - Our Value Added Benefits are superb, but above all, community support is the most important reason to join the chamber, because your membership supports the Chamber’s efforts to improve the business environment in the Mansfield, OH and Richland County area. When the community improves, everyone wins!

     

    Chamber Events are Great for Networking!

             

    • Business After Hours - Held one Thursday a month, with food, prizes, and entertainment provided at a member business. A perfect networking opportunity!

    • Business Professionals Day (aka Secretaries Day, but expanded to include your entire staff) - This is a popular lunch-time event with great food, gifts, prizes, flowers, and more – a great way to say “thank you” to your staff for a job well done!

    • Golf Outing – Organize a team for a memorable summer-time event! Food and prizes are plentiful!

    • Chamber Silent Auction - Fun and great deals galore - you can even donate items to promote your business!

    • Chamber Annual Meeting Dinner & Concert - A great opportunity for members to share in the accomplishments of the past year and to set goals for the new year. Highlights include a performance by a well-known personality and awards.

    • Business Expo - The perfect chance for chamber members to showcase their products and services to the local public.

     

    • Small Business of the Year Awards Reception - Our members are invited to join the fun when we honor our nominees.


    Exclusive Advertising Opportunities

    • The Chamber Link Newsletter – Around 1600 copies of our professional newsletter are mailed monthly to local members and key contacts. Advertising space is offered at a great rate and sells out quickly!

    • Website Advertising - Only members can advertise on the Chamber website.  Several advertising levels are available to fit any budget!

    • Member Directory – In addition to your free listings, and a wide variety of paid advertising choices are available. There are also opportunities to advertise in the Chamber’s Minority Business Directory.

    • The Chamber Relocation Packet and Living Here – The Chamber Relocation Packet provides Chamber members the opportunity to be the first to promote their products and services to new residents of the Mansfield, OH and Richland County area.

    • And more! Several other opportunities are available to our members to advertise including event sponsorships and various print publications. You could even host your own Business After Hours!

    Chamber Membership also includes more free and discounted services, such as: Notary Public Services, Certificates of Origin, Membership Mailing Lists on labels or diskette, Industrial Directories, Service Club List, Plat Books, Maps, New Residential Packets, Meeting Rooms List, Phone Books, and more!