Chamber sponsors free seminar for employers

Employee benefits and health insurance topics are critical issues by area businesses MILFORD — The Pike County Chamber of Commerce is holding a free seminar for businesses that need employee benefits and insurance plans or are looking to improve the bottom line of their benefit plan on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 9:15 a.m. at the Delaware Valley School District Administration Building, 236 US Route 6/209, in Westfall. The Pike County Chamber of Commerce delivers exclusive ChamberChoice employee benefits and insurance plans to local members. ChamberChoice is an extensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plan portfolio. It boasts solutions for employer-sponsored, individual and voluntary plans, for sole proprietors, and for the changing workforce demands of today. ChamberChoice serves members and enhances programs with dedicated service, professional communications, human resources support and cutting-edge technology. “Employee benefits and insurance plans are critical issues for employers in our community,” stated Scott J. Weiland, executive director, the Pike Chamber. “Local businesses are seeking ways to attract and retain workers by providing them with benefits, and this seminar is geared to meet this need as our employers respond to challenging economic conditions.” There is no cost to attend the seminar, and members and non-members are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served. To register for the seminar and other upcoming Chamber events contact Lee Ann Camarero at 570-296-8700 or info@pikechamber.com. Deadline for registration is Friday, Nov. 14. For more information, log on to www.pikechamber.com. Pike Chamber to Hold Free Employee Benefits and Health Insurance Seminar The seminar helps fulfill a need identified through the recent Pike County business survey, which was developed by the Business-Education Committee of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce. The goal of the survey was to identify the needs of businesses in Pike County so that the Pike Chamber can develop programs and services to meet those needs as well as aligning its mission and focus to complement current and future needs and expectations of the business community. For more information contact Weiland at 570-296-8700 or at sweiland@pikechamber.com. The respondents noted that the number one priority of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce should be developing networking opportunities, with business referrals as the second highest priority. Respondents also found that community development, seminars, workshops, and other educational program opportunities are high priorities, with economic development also listed as a high priority of respondents. “Businesses in Pike County came forward to tell us about their needs, and how we can meet those needs,” stated Scott J. Weiland, executive director of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce. “According to the survey our businesses want more…more networking opportunities, more referrals, more educational opportunities, and much more, so we are going to work hard to meet their needs.” At a retreat of the board of directors of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce earlier this year, the directors reinforced the importance of strengthening Chamber services to members and the business community, especially during the current economic slump. To strengthen the regional economy by understanding the needs of community businesses, the Pike County Chamber of Commerce is continually seeking feedback from county businesses. Individuals can also visit the Pike County Chamber of Commerce for more information at 209 East Harford Street in Milford.