New Alliance Offers One-stop Shopping for Small Business Insurance, Investment and Human Resource Support

Five Cincinnati-based professional service firms have joined together to give entrepreneurs and family business owners the support they need to protect and expand their businesses. Under this unique concept, business owners can make one call and connect with a wide array of insurance, financial planning, employee benefits, and human resource expertise.

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) July 25, 2003 - Five local companies employing more than 60 professionals have joined forces under the umbrella of the Polaxis Group to help small and medium-size businesses and their owners meet the challenges of succeeding in todays increasingly uncertain and competitive business climate.

The owners of the five individual entities recognized a synergy between their clientele and service offerings and felt each companys success could be maximized through a combined effort. To emphasize their commitment to this unique marketing and service strategy, the companies have come together as the Polaxis Group at a 15,000-square-foot facility housing all five companies headquarters at 9501 Union Cemetery Road in Loveland.

With one call to the Polaxis Groups new offices, business owners can connect with a wide array of insurance, financial planning, employee benefits, human resources, and staffing services. Member companies include MBA Insurance, MBA Benefits Group, MBA Financial Group, HumaCare, and Star Personnel.

The owners of the individual Polaxis Group companies are entrepreneurs themselves and know first-hand how hard it is for a business owner to become an expert in everything," said Bill Locke, vice president of MBA Insurance. Each Polaxis Group company is an authority in a critical aspect of protecting or running privately held companies. We use our expertise to help business owners cut costs, protect their assets, and reduce the time they spend on non-essential administrative tasks, allowing them to focus on what they do best -- running their companies."

We are unique in Cincinnati because were a one-stop shop," Locke said. No one else has such a diverse and complete selection of products and services. Our clients experience peace of mind from knowing that we have the knowledge and experience to guide them in so many aspects of managing their companies and their financial futures."

Three of the Polaxis Group companies came together several years ago as the MBA Family of Companies. After HumaCare and Star Personnel entered the alliance, the leaders envisioned a new identity to convey their growing range of services. They called on GREENCREST, a Columbus-based marketing, advertising and public relations agency, to develop a new name and branding elements. A combination of Pole Star and Axis, the name Polaxis signifies the groups ability to point the way to success by surrounding clients with the support they need to grow and prosper.

The Polaxis Group includes:

MBA Insurance. Under the leadership of Vice President Bill Locke, MBA Insurance offers property and casualty protection for businesses, homes, autos and other assets. MBA Insurance represents some of the worlds most stable insurance carriers. Its knowledgeable agents have more than 100 years of combined experience in guarding against loss.

MBA Benefits Group. The licensed, experienced insurance professionals at MBA Benefits Group design employee benefits plans tailored to each companys specific circumstances. The company offers a full range of benefits, including group and individual medical coverage; dental, vision, and term life plans; disability insurance and supplemental insurance options for employers and individuals. For more information, contact Vice President Bill Locke at 513/605-3500.

MBA Financial Group. MBA Financial Group offers investment, retirement, and estate planning services for small to medium-size businesses and their owners. The company is one of Ohios fastest-growing providers of 401 (k) retirement plans. For more information, contact President David G. Young at 513/605-3510.

HumaCare. A full-service Professional Employer Organization, HumaCare helps companies save time and money, increase employee satisfaction, assure full compliance with government regulations, and protect themselves from employment-related risks. HumaCare offers human resource administration ranging from payroll processing to retirement programs and benefits administration for companies with five to 500 or more employees. Contact Chief Financial Officer J. Donald Lee at 513/587.4343 for more information.

Star Personnel. Companies can reduce costs and improve productivity by hiring industrial workers and office support staff through Star Personnel. With its large database of qualified temporary associates and six convenient locations in the Greater Cincinnati area, Star Personnel has the right people to fit most job requirements and company cultures. For more information, contact Vice President Michael Goldenberg at 513/793-5100.

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Contact:

Bill Locke   513/605-3522
The Polaxis Group

Cheryl Claypoole 614/885-7921
GREENCREST     pr@greencrest.com