MEMBER BENEFITS
GIA Member Benefits Opportunities
Black & white and color “on-demand” copy; custom printing, binding, signs, etc.
- What’s Offered. Offers over 30 categories of custom printing including: business forms & cards, promotional brochures, training manuals, invitations, labels, business cards, banners & signs, labels and stamps. Binding, laminating, finishing and design services. Complete B&W and color “print on demand” copy and production services, either on-site fully staffed and managed, centrally located.
- Special Features: All services available on-line; Free consultation and design assistance; Free delivery and pick-up; Free “stock” designs from briefcase files. Special on-line discounts; Digital connectivity to ALL 1,000+ locations; customized, electronic reporting; superior service and risk/reward metrics.
Safety supplies, protective wear, eyeglasses, shoes, and equipment
Safety and protective supplies: gloves, hats, aprons, safety shoes, prescription eyeglasses, respiratory products, hearing protection, testing instrumentation, and safety services, including training and evaluation. www.Safetysolutions.Com
Small Package, Overnite Delivery
What is Offered:
- Small parcel, next day, two day delivery— air and ground; domestic and international with DHL/ABX
- Discounts: 35% to 42%
- Special Services:Guaranteed, on-time delivery; customized tracking; audited billing; one-month billing float with customer service from Express Save Industries@www.express-save.com
What’s Offered:
- Domestic LTL (Less than Truckload)
- Ocean FCL (import/export)
- Ocean LCL
Savings on domestic and international shipping costs.
Non-Profit, “Rate Negotiator”. A 70 member buying cooperative with $40,000,000+ leveraged with 20 ocean carriers & 10 LTL domestic carriers. All programs are strictly voluntary—no obligations, no minimums. Minimum fees for service; free analyses. www.unitedshippers.org
CardSmart: Reduced Merchant Processing Fees.
Special, discounted, group program exclusively for GIA members. All association members receive the same discounted rate. Typical savings of one-third (1/3) on merchant account processing costs. Includes free analysis of current processing fees and report outlining potential savings. Reduces higher costs associated with Business to Business “card not present” transactions as purchasing cards replace PO’s and invoices as businesses’ preferred purchasing approach
Cbeyond Communications: Telecom Savings
Top-ranking voice and data provider for small businesses. Reduce telecommunications costs while expanding service support and options with special pricing offered to GIA member companies. Includes integrated communications packages with high-speed Internet access (powered by CISCO), and local and long-distance telephone service designed specifically for small businesses.
Hertz Rental Car Rental Car Savings
All GIA members can take advantage of special savings as participants in the Hertz Member Savings Programs. Benefits include worldwide discounts for business and leisure rentals. Cards available through GIA office.
Utility Analysis, Inc.: Save on High Utility Costs
GIA member companies have the opportunity to reduce their utility costs from one to three percent or more depending on actual annual utility costs. UAI identifies costs saving opportunities and will provide implementation services. Guaranteed savings or no fee. GIA members pay no up-front costs and receive a special discounted rate.
Member Health Benefits Programs
GROUP MEDICAL & DENTAL INSURANCE
CIGNA HealthCare of Georgia provides medical and dental insurance for GIA member companies with 51 or more employees. CIGNA’s program provides great value with cost reductions, increased services and long-term partnerships.
For GIA members with 2 to 50 employees, Rick Bailey & Company offers some creative ideas to assist you in lowering health care insurance costs.
GROUP LIFE SHORT & LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
Jefferson Pilot, one of the nation’s largest shareholder owned companies, with a AAA rating from Standard & Poor, provides GIA members with preferential pricing available only through GIA. Jefferson Pilot’s exceptional service and substantial premium savings provides GIA members with opportunities for real savings.
ASSOCIATION INDIVIDUAL DISABILITY INSURANCE
Individuals with GIA member companies can purchase disability insurance at reduced premium rates. Individual policies are portable, allowing employees to continue coverage should they leave. Individual program savings range from 10 to 20 percent.
ASSOCIATION LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE
Employees of GIA member companies have three companies to select from when considering Long-Term Care Insurance. Each provides a GIA member discount. Policies are portable, if employee leaves he/she can take the policy with him/her.
OTHER SERVICES
Save on costs for developing a HRA, HAS, or POP Plan. GIA members receive a $250 discount off AdminAmerica’s regular document fee.
COBRA Compliance—two companies discount rates for GIA members.
Community Health Assessments—discount rates for GIA members.
Medical Options for Retirees—information and price comparisons by companies for medical options for retirees 55-64 and 65 plus.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Rick Bailey, RHU, REBC, CSA, CFP
Rick Bailey & Company
770-569-9333
www.rickbaileycompany.com
