CHAMBER HEALTH INSURANCE
Effective now, the chamber can offer a health insurance plan to your employees and their families through the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas. This new plan, Chamber Solutions, is for qualified member businesses with 2-100 employees in the state of Kansas. The Chamber Solutions Health Care plan is replacing the Chamber Blue plan that was implemented in 2023 with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. The Chamber Blue plan must shut down by December 31, 2024, due to recent ruling by the Department of Justice.
Chamber Solutions, an Aetna Funding Advantage Medical Plan, is a level funded product that offers the stability of a level monthly payment and stop loss protection with the ability to share in any claims funding surplus. Groups will receive individually underwritten proposals, and it also includes access to Aetna’s Choice POSII (Open Access) broad national network, two state-wide local networks, and value-added member programs. There is a discount for being a member and other one-time credits (effective until 3/1/2025).
As a member, you don’t have to wait for open enrollment to do underwriting and obtain a pricing proposal. CLICK HERE for the Chamber Solutions brochure and instructions on how to complete and submit your health census information.
There will be an informational webinar for member businesses that will be presented by Aetna on Friday, November 15th from 9:00-10:00 a.m. (CST). CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the webinar.
SHOP LOCAL MONTH
We kicked off our “Passport to Christmas” promotion on Saturday, November 2nd at the Holiday Open House. Passports are available at participating businesses and the chamber office. Spend $20 in one of the stores from each list to collect all four stickers. Drop off completed passports at Atchison Furniture or the Chamber office for a chance to win!
DECORATE OUR DOWNTOWN
Let’s make Atchison one for the holiday Hallmark movies. Decorate your windows/storefront and let the community pick a winner. Contact Jill if you want to participate, must be in the Main Street District. The winning store owner will win $500.00! Let’s get festive!!
Timeline:
11/23 Ballot is live (contact Jill to make sure you are included.)
11/25 Voting marketing push starts strong
12/21 Winner Announced
SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
Yes, it’s time! We are planning the festivities again this year and it’s time to start thinking about your float for the lighted parade. The Spirit of Christmas festivities will take place on December 7th with the parade beginning at 5:30 pm. Register your float here: REGISTER YOUR FLOAT
GIFT CERTIFICATES
CASH IS KING! We know that cash goes further in your business so we are bringing back paper gift certificates. Electronic will still be available for the convenience of our out-of-town purchasers. Remember: you MUST be a chamber member to redeem the gift certificates. We will not honor gift certificates redeemed at non-chamber member businesses. Reimbursement checks are written every Thursday afternoon and will be delivered to you on Friday morning.
911- CONTACT REQUEST
The Atchison County 911 is requesting updated contact information from businesses. Please fill out this form and return it to Kim Pruett. This will be the contact information for you if an officer, fire department, or dispatch needs to reach you after hours. Thank you to our first responders for everything you do!