Member Benefits

Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance Benefit Plan



The SOCA Benefit Plan administered by Anthem is a multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA) that allows small businesses and sole proprietors to join together in a self-funded group to access health benefits typically reserved for large employers.

Members share in the overall claims risk—helping to keep rates more stable and affordable. As part of a large, self-funded pool, you’ll also get the peace of mind that comes with Anthem’s stop-loss coverage, which protects the group financially if claims are higher than expected. Add on coverage available: Dental & Vision.

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Community Energy Advisors

Community Energy Advisors (CEA) is a Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) certified energy management firm that educates and empowers organizations to maximize the economics of their energy assets. By staying one step ahead of changes in the energy industry and utilizing analytics, advanced tariff modeling and reporting, CEA delivers a multitude of energy management solutions that positively impact customers’ bills.

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Everhart Advisors (SOCA PEP {Pooled Employer Plan})

With the Everhart PEP, member employers can take advantage of: 

Cost Efficiencies- Costs are lower because they spread across a larger participant and asset base, thereby reducing the costs for each member of the plan. 

Fiduciary Risk Mitigation- Fiduciary duties are outsourced to a plan advisor serving as an ERISA 3(38) investment fiduciary. 

Operational Outsourcing-Everhart Advisors is the Pooled Plan Provider (PPP) and assumes many of the administrative burdens on behalf of the member employers including eligibility, beneficiary tracking and plan disbursements. 

Increased Focus- Member employers use fewer resources allowing more focus on growing revenues and profits in their business. 

Retirement Plan Expertise- Retirement plan advisory services can be a major asset for your Ohio small business. 

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Chamber Gift Certificate Program

Chamber Gift Certificate Program keeps shopping dollars in Darke County, and specifically within the businesses of participating chamber members. Gift certificates are sold in $5, $10 and $25 denominations. Participating member businesses are not charged a redemption fee and receive full face value upon returning redeemed certificates to the chamber office. $1,498,550 remained with chamber members during the past nineteen years with participation in the Gift Certificate program.

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Darke County Chamber of Commerce Website

The Darke County Chamber of Commerce provides online presence for its members through the chamber's website.   

Chamber Publications

As a member you are entitled a variety of other benefits including:

• Membership Directory and Resource Guide
• Weekly Update
• Regional Wage, Salary and Benefit Survey is available to Chamber members at a nominal fee (free to those who participate). 

Chamber’s Membership Directory and Resource Guide

The Chamber’s Membership Directory and Resource Guide is given free to members and the general public. As a chamber member, your business appears in a listing arranged alphabetically and by product or service category. The membership directory is also available on-line.

Business Referral System

The chamber’s Business Referral System refers chamber members every day. The chamber office receives over 12,000 phone calls and requests each year asking for information regarding the goods and services available in Darke County and the surrounding area. It is the Darke County Chamber policy to refer chamber members only.

Invitations to all Chamber Activities and Events

Invitations to all Chamber activities and events allow members to pick those activities that meet their needs. These programs include ribbon cuttings, annual meeting, member-focus groups, legislative luncheons, business luncheons, committee-sponsored programs, and much more. Attendance at these functions provide a networking opportunity to meet the decision makers of member businesses.