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Critical information slated to be gathered during insurance Open Enrollment meetings
The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Open Enrollment meetings next Thursday, Nov. 13 and Friday, Nov. 14. During these meetings a variety of changes will be discussed regarding the current Chamber health/dental insurance program.
Chamber members with fifty or fewer employees are eligible to enroll in the Chamber's insurance programs. Open Enrollment allows current chamber members and their employees to make changes to existing policies, or to enroll in the Chamber's insurance program without a qualifying event. These types of changes include changing plans within the same carrier, making changes to existing plans or selecting another carrier. Open Enrollment, conducted annually starting in November with a coverage effective date of January 1, is the only time of year when these types of changes may be done.
The meetings will take place on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. at the Chamber's Dunkirk Branch office and on Friday, November 14 at 7:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. at the Robert H. Jackson Center, Auditorium.
Representatives from Univera, Independent Health, Community Blue and Dental Pay Plus will be available to highlight changes in the plans offered through the chamber and to answer questions for current employers interested in enrolling in the Chamber's health and dental insurance program and those currently enrolled.
Also during Open Enrollment the Chamber will be gathering important information from its subscribers critical to a new health insurance initiative.
Any current member enrolled in the Chamber's health/dental insurance program is required to stop by either Chamber office. If we do not receive required documentation by 12/5/08 your plan is in danger of termination effective Dec. 31, 2008.
For more information on Open Enrollment 2009, contact Erin Andersen at 484-1101 or email eandersen@chautauquachamber.org.
Shop Chautauqua for employee gifts
The holidays are upon us and CCCC is ready to help simplify your employee gift giving needs!
The Shop Chautauqua County Gift Certificates program helped employers across Chautauqua County with a one-stop shopping option for employee incentives and gift giving programs. Shop Chautauqua County Gift Certificates are an easy and convenient way to show appreciation for your employees.
Whether you're purchasing for 1 or 500 employees - and everything in between - Shop Chautauqua Gift Certificates make it easy for you, all while supporting our local merchants.
To make it even easier, simply pick up the phone and call Jessica Culligan at 366-6200 to place your order.
You can purchase the gift certificates in denominations of $10, $15, and $25. The gift certificates are redeemable at over 100 business' countywide.
Fredonia Chamber of Commerce Banquet to be held Nov. 3
The Fredonia Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Elections and Award Banquet Monday, Nov. 3 at The White Inn. Cocktails will be available at 5:30 p.m. followed by a 6:30 p.m. dinner.
This year's banquet will honor Luke Gullo Landscaping as Business of the Year; Tim Horton's - David and Gina Kron as Retailer of the Year; The Fredonia Farm Festival - 49th Anniversary Committee for Spirit of Fredonia; The Fredonia Olympic Celebration Committee for Community Service; and The Brick Room will be honored for the "Best Taste".
Invitations have been mailed to all Fredonia Chamber of Commerce members, however anyone interested in attending will be welcomed. Tickets are $30.
Contact the Fredonia Chamber at 679-1565 for reservation or more information.
