NEOnet is hosting, in association with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, a presentation for training and information.
Employers attending will be eligible for 1 BWC Program Credit for attendance at this training. Attendees will need to have their Ohio BWC policy number with them so the appropiate credit can be assigned.
The Presentation Focus will be:
- What is workers Compensation
- How rates are determined
- How claims impact your premiums
- Cost control strategies
- Importance of Safety and health programs to control cost
Presenters For This Event…
Lorrie Goodnight
As a BWC business consultant, Lorrie partners with the Akron and Ashland area Governor’s Economic Development representative, local chambers of commerce and business associations to resolve issues affecting business expansion or retention. Her duties also include working with employers in Ashland, Medina, Portage, Summit, Stark and Wayne counties to implement proven risk-management strategies through various cost-control programs.
Lorrie’s background and experience are in personnel and benefits administration. She joined BWC in 1994 as a regional administrative manager, responsible for human resources, fiscal, claims, automation, and labor and real estate functions in the Northeast Region. Prior to joining BWC, Lorrie served as personnel manager for the Village of St. Edwards and had previous personnel management experience with a Texas construction company. Lorrie is a graduate of Kent State University with majors in both business administration and personnel management and industrial relations.
Lorrie and her husband, Michael, and their dog, Isabel, live Massillon. They have two grown daughters and six grandchildren. She is a member of the Massillon and McKinley Fraternal Order of Eagles.
You can contact Lorrie 330-471-0950 or at lorrie.goodnight@bwc.state.oh.us.
Nicholas Coia
Nicholas Coia is an Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. Nicholas provides consulting services for companies in Northeast Ohio related to both manufacturing and construction safety. Nicholas received his B.S. degree in Business Administration with a focus in Project Management from Columbia Southern University and completed his Master of Public Administration from Columbia Southern University. Prior to working for the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Nicholas worked as a Safety Inspector and Trainer for Portage County Government providing safety and management training to various divisions. In his spare time Nicholas is actively involved with community projects including redevelopment of parks and recreation areas and coaching soccer.
Seating is limited to 70 people for this event, so please reserve your spot now.
*Pasteries and Coffee/Water will be provided