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UnitedHealthcare recently ranked highest in employer satisfaction in a survey conducted by JD Power and Associates. Data from the self-insured health plan segment of the Employer Health Insurance Plan Study indicated that employers ranked UnitedHealthcare high in areas including cost management, account service, benefit design, problem resolution and more. AAOA is proud to offer its members an opportunity to access UnitedHealthcare benefits and services.

AAOA presented the Eastside Small Business of the Year Award at the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eastside Business Awards luncheon on May 25. The awards luncheon celebrated the entrepreneurial spirit and success of businesses that are committed to quality and community innovation. Pat Chestnut, president and CEO of AAOA, had the honor of unveiling the winner of the Small Business of the Year award, presented to Chuck Oxford, Owner of Lakeside Collision Center of Belleve. “We were thrilled for the opportunity to help honor a local business that has not only seen growth and success this past year, but strives for innovation and excellence in our community,” said Chestnut. Other businesses who were recognized in award categories included Concur, Apptio, Inc., Quadrant Homes, and the Bellevue Arts Museum.

In March, AAOA hosted two professional riders, Adrian Hegyvary and Hilton Clarke, from the UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling team in a Charity Ride for Kids benefiting the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation. Local cycling enthusiasts joined the pros on a 30 mile ride originating at Gregg’s Cycles in Green Lake and continuing down Lake Washington Boulevard, across the I-90 bridge, around Mercer Island and back. For Adrian, a UW grad, this ride was a throw back to his time in Seattle and the many times before he has done that same ride. In the years to come, AAOA plans to make this an annual event with a growing number of riders and therefore support of the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation. AAOA is committed to engaging in the community and promoting wellness for all. We look forward to building on the AAOA Charity Ride for Kids in the future.

Healthy eating, exercise and bicycle safety, those were the messages 88 boys and girls at the Bellevue Boys and Girls Club heard from professional cyclists Adrian Hegyvary and Hilton Clarke in March. Adrian and Hilton both ride for the UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team. “We were thrilled to have these two world class athletes come and speak with the kids,” said Patrick Chestnut, President & CEO of AAOA, “Kids dream of becoming professional athletes and on Friday they were able to meet some exceptional role models who are living the dream.” After the talk, all of the kids were fitted with their own UnitedHealthcare Bicycle Helmet by the volunteers from AAOA, UnitedHealthcare and Gregg’s Cycles. Once everyone was fitted, all 88 children bobbled out of the gym, helmets on, ready to follow Adrian and Hilton’s safety and exercise tips. AAOA was proud to co-sponsor this event with UnitedHealthcare, furthering our commitment to community engagement while promoting health and wellness.

Each year, AAOA will recognize an individual or company who is making a difference in Washington State. The AAOA Spirit of Business Award was initiated in honor of Pat Chestnut's father, to pay tribute to those who are fostering the success of small business at the local level, which is the driving force of job creation and the development of economically viable communities. AAOA values and recognizes those areas of focus in addition to education, health, community development, and business advocacy. AAOA will present the Spirit of Business Award annually to a business or individual in Washington State, announcing the recipient alongside one of its partnering Chambers or Associations.