The Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance

10/15/2026

Could your business save on workers’ comp in 2027?

Through your participating chamber and SOCA, qualifying employers may receive up to a 50% Ohio BWC premium discount through the Group Experience Rating Program, administered by Hunter Consulting.

Request a FREE, no-obligation review to find out whether your business qualifies. The private-employer enrollment deadline is November 23, 2026, so start now to allow time for the next steps.

Get started: https://hunterconsulting.my.salesforce-sites.com/ac3form
Eligibility and savings vary. A review does not enroll your business.

10/13/2026

What could a tighter electric grid mean for your business in 2027?

Rising electricity demand is worth a place in your business planning. Join SOCA and the Chamber Energy Program for a Lunch & Learn discussion about what that demand could mean for operations, energy budgets, and the year ahead.

The Grid Is Getting Tighter: What Rising Electricity Demand Means for Manufacturers in 2027

November 3, 2026 | 1 p.m. Eastern | Microsoft Teams

Geared toward manufacturers; open to all businesses and anyone interested.

Register: d18b3f74-977f-4959-bf55-1e48a0b80494@41373eb4-5772-45df-95db-1cf086cac199?source=copyLinkOneEventsShareDialog" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d18b3f74-977f-4959-bf55-1e48a0b80494@41373eb4-5772-45df-95db-1cf086cac199?source=copyLinkOneEventsShareDialog

10/13/2026

Episode 18: Craig Turner, founder of Momentum AI joins us on the Chamber On! podcast to share how Chambers of Commerce can lead thoughtful AI conversations for their members and communities.

Craig Turner, Founder of Momentum AI, works with chambers of commerce across the country on strategic planning, member services, and AI-driven business solutions.

10/08/2026

Working on your 2027 business budget? Put a workers’ comp review on your list.
Hunter Consulting can help you explore potential Ohio BWC premium savings through the SOCA Group Experience Rating Program and your participating chamber.
The review is FREE and comes with no obligation. Find out whether your business qualifies and give yourself time to consider the next steps.
Request your review: https://hunterconsulting.my.salesforce-sites.com/ac3form
Eligibility and savings vary.

10/07/2026

Chamber leaders are busy—and finding SOCA information shouldn’t be complicated.

With Explore SOCA inside the Your City App, our chamber partners can conveniently access programs, resources, podcast episodes, insights and updates from their phones.

Thank you again to John Barton and Point 'N Save for helping us create another way to stay connected with our chambers!

Download the Your City App and select **Explore SOCA.

10/06/2026

⚡ The Grid Is Getting Tighter—What Does That Mean for Your Business?

Join SOCA and the Chamber Energy Program for a Lunch & Learn webinar exploring rising electricity demand and what it could mean for business operations, budgets, and energy planning in 2027.

Geared toward manufacturers, this discussion is open to all businesses—and anyone interested in learning more!

📅 Tuesday, November 3, 2026
🕐 1 p.m. Eastern
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams

Register here: d18b3f74-977f-4959-bf55-1e48a0b80494@41373eb4-5772-45df-95db-1cf086cac199?source=copyLinkOneEventsShareDialog" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d18b3f74-977f-4959-bf55-1e48a0b80494@41373eb4-5772-45df-95db-1cf086cac199?source=copyLinkOneEventsShareDialog

Chamber partners: Please share with your members!

10/01/2026

In case you missed it—our ACCE membership webinar is on Monday!

Join Kevin Jacobs on October 5 at 1:00 p.m. ET for an introduction to the professional development, resources and nationwide connections available through ACCE.

There is still time to register! 54039138-1632-46e0-adee-abedbea0cce2@41373eb4-5772-45df-95db-1cf086cac199?source=copyLinkOneEventsShareDialog" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/54039138-1632-46e0-adee-abedbea0cce2@41373eb4-5772-45df-95db-1cf086cac199?source=copyLinkOneEventsShareDialog

10/01/2026

Already using Explore SOCA? Don’t miss our updates! 🔔

There are two important steps:

1. Allow notifications when you download the Your City App.
2. Before leaving the app, make sure Explore SOCA is the last page you visited.

This will help ensure that you receive SOCA notifications and important information directly on your phone.

09/29/2026

Meet our presenter, Kevin Jacobs!

As ACCE’s Director of Membership, Kevin works directly with chamber professionals to help them connect with the resources, relationships and opportunities available through ACCE.

Join us October 5 at 1:00 p.m. ET and learn how ACCE membership can support your chamber and your team.

Save your seat! 54039138-1632-46e0-adee-abedbea0cce2@41373eb4-5772-45df-95db-1cf086cac199?source=copyLinkOneEventsShareDialog" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/54039138-1632-46e0-adee-abedbea0cce2@41373eb4-5772-45df-95db-1cf086cac199?source=copyLinkOneEventsShareDialog

09/29/2026

NEW episode: Clint Nessmith, Principal at RDG, joins us on the Chamber On! podcast to discuss how chamber leaders can connect funding to meaningful, measurable impact.

Clint Nessmith, RDG joins us on the Chamber On! podcast to discuss sustainable funding models.