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Money-Saving Programs | Preferred Provider Solutions 

As a member of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry or other participating chamber of commerce*, you have access to many great products and services offered by PA Chamber Preferred Providers. Bringing together the strength of numbers for Pennsylvania business, PA Chamber Preferred Providers offer exclusive discounts and additional services so that you can save on day-to-day operations.

*To see if your local chamber of commerce participates in the PA Chambers Money-Saving Programs, contact Justin Shellenberger at 717 720-5553 or email jshellenberger@pachamber.org

Employee Benefits and Insurance Solutions 
Pennsylvania Chamber Insurance

Medical Plan Options - multiple medical plan options for employer groups, individual employers and individuals. Competitively priced and easy to administer.

Employer Group | Individual Employers | Individual

Supplemental Employee Benefit Coverage Options - Create a customized employee benefit plan to meet business and employee needs. Choose from a comprehensive menu of coverage options -- most with no participation requirements. PA Chamber Insurance offers consolidated billing and one customer service contact for most coverages.

Dental | Vision | Life | Disability

Additional Products/Services - An extensive portfolio of valuable benefit options and services for companies of all sizes. Designed to offer the flexibility of choice in coverage and choice in administrative time-saving services for business owners.

COBRA | FSA | EAP | Medicare | Annuities

Energy Solutions 
APPI Savings and Solutions

Through the APPI Savings Solutions program, members can reduce the costs of their energy (electricity and natural gas), water, waste management, freight, credit card processing and telecommunications (voice and data) services. APPI's experts analyze, negotiate, contract and manage the critical components of utility services. There are no upfront fees for PA Chamber members. APPI is compensated when it demonstrates and delivers savings and/or refunds.

For more information, visit www.appienergy.com, or call 800-520-6685. APPI consultants are available to discuss ways they can reduce your business expenditures.

Finance Solutions 
Bank of America Platinum Plus® Small Business Credit Card

The advantages of the Pennsylvania Chamber Platinum Plus for Business credit card from FIA Card Services, N.A. include a low competitive APR, a high credit line, your business name on all your cards, and additional cards for your employees at no extra cost.

For more information, visit https://wwwa.applyonlinenow.com/USBCapp/Ctl/entry?sc=HJB9&pid=csbc

Human Resources Solutions 
HR Compliance Training - Online, On Demand

The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry is excited to partner with emTRAiN to offer HR compliance training - online, on demand. Seasoned labor law attorneys have created five real world training courses designed to effectively train your workforce and minimize your risk to damaging claims.

Courses include:

  • Preventing Harassment in The Workplace
  • EEO/Preventing Discrimination
  • Lawful Terminations
  • Fostering Diversity
  • Disability Discrimination

For more information or to request a free demonstration, visit www.emtrain.com/pachamber or call (866) 849-8272.

PACompensation.com

The PA Chamber of Business and Industry has partnered with WageAccess® to provide you with current and accurate salary and benefits survey results at an extremely competitive price. The Basic Survey Results provide a variety of descriptive statistics and trends for more than 900 benchmark positions compiled from survey participants in numerous industries and cities across the United States.

For more information and to view a demonstration of this valuable tool, visit http://www.pacompensation.com or call (866) 926-9400.

Pennsylvania HR Compliance Library

An employer is subject to many predators and dangers in the employment law jungle, but the HR Library can help you steer clear of costly lawsuits and legal fees. With all of the essential information in one place, you’ll be equipped with the tools you need to navigate through the hidden pitfalls and traps that await employers. These valuable resources are offered in two different packages: (1) order the printed version and get the digital download free OR if you don’t need the printed version, save 20% off the listed price and (2) order only the digital version.

Your 2010 HR Library includes:

  • 2010 Pennsylvania Human Resources Manual
  • 2010 Model Policies and Forms for Pennsylvania Employers
  • 2010 Wages and Hours – An Employer’s Guide
  • 2010 Employee Benefits – An Employer’s Guide
  • 2010 Employment Verification – An Employer’s Guide to Immigration, I-9, and E-Verify

To order your Human Resources Library, visit http://accr.biz/pennsylvania or call toll-free: 866 439-2227.

Note: These publication ships directly from the Pennsylvania Chamber’s publisher. Your order will go directly through American Chamber of Commerce Resources (ACCR) to ensure the quickest order processing.

Office Supply Solutions 
Staples Business Advantage®

The Pennsylvania Chamber has teamed up with Staples Business Advantage® to provide office supply solutions to meet your needs. Staples works with each customer - small, medium and large-sized businesses-to learn the particular business in depth, building an "all encompassing" office supply procurement strategy. The program includes dedicated account management, world-class award winning customer service, easy ordering through StaplesLink.com, next day delivery and a wide array of other business and service solutions.

For more information about Staples Business Advantage, visit http://linkregistration.stapleslink.com/c/s?RegFormId=907715

Shipping Solutions 
Certificates of Origin

The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry provides processing of International Certificates of Origin for Pennsylvania businesses shipping goods to countries that require this documentation. PA Chamber members receive a significantly reduced rate.

For more information, please access the www.pachamber.org/www/products/coo.php or contact Lynne Hines at 1-717-720-5447 or lhines@pachamber.org>

FedEx Advantage® Program

PCBI members can now save up to 29% on select FedEx® shipping services and can also take advantage of additional savings on FedEx Freight® and FedEx National LTLSM services. PCBI is proud to support our members and has teamed up with FedEx to help boost your bottom line. If you are looking for reliable and cost-effective shipping, you can count on FedEx to deliver.

PCBI members can now take advantage of the following discounts on select FedEx services:

  • Up to 29% on select FedEx Express® U.S. services
  • Up to 25% on select FedEx Express international services
  • Up to 20% on select FedEx Ground® services
  • Up to 10% on select FedEx Home Delivery® services
  • Additional savings on FedEx Freight® and FedEx National LTLSM services

Once you have enrolled in the FedEx Advantage® Program, your discounts will automatically be applied to your FedEx account number. Best of all, there are no costs and no minimum shipping requirements to take advantage of this great member benefit.

For more information or enroll in the FedEx Advantage Program, please go to www.1800members.com/PCBI or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377), 8 a.m.-6 p.m. EST, M-F.

UPS Supply Chain Solutions

The Pennsylvania Chamber has teamed up with UPS Supply Chain Solutions, a leading industry provider of transportation, logistics and distribution, supply chain management, customs brokerage , and international trade services. PA Chamber members can save on guaranteed air freight services within the U.S. and on international air freight services for heavy cargo of 150 pounds or more.

For more information or enroll in the UPS Supply Chain Solutions Program, please go to www.1800members.com/PCBI or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377), 8 a.m.-6 p.m. EST, M-F.

USF/New Penn

PA Chamber members can save on regional, next day Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight services throughout the U.S. and parts of Canada with USF Companies. Whether it is inbound, outbound or a third party shipments, USF Companies can provide a solution to meet virtually any shipping need. Your customers will benefit from fast, reliable transportation solutions whenever you handle over 150 pounds. Members can also manage their transportation needs online by using usfnet.com. With USFnet, it's easy to prepare shipment labels, schedule shipments and track them all from your desktop.

For more information or enroll in the USF/New Penn Program, please go to www.1800members.com/PCBI or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377), 8 a.m.-6 p.m. EST, M-F.

YRC

Yellow and Roadway have integrated to give you YRC - the genuine heavyweight expert with the most comprehensive network available. PCBI members can receive competitive discounts on qualifying less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments. YRC offers flexible, efficient solutions, including comprehensive regional and national coverage with a full suite of guaranteed, expedited and specialized services.

  • Expedited Precision&trade offers you expedited, time-definite, air and ground service backed by our industry- leading customer satisfaction guarantee.
  • Guaranteed Precision&trade will get your goods to their destination with a guarantee, ensuring delivery, on or before the standard service date by noon, 5 p.m., or within a customer-defined window, or you don't pay.
  • Exhibit is a single source to satisfy your shipping needs to, from and between trade shows - including air and ground, expedited and guaranteed.
  • Cross-border dedicated service to Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.M
  • YRC.com allows users to easily access shipping information 24/7.
For more information or enroll in the YRC Program, please go to www.1800members.com/PCBI or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377), 8 a.m.-6 p.m. EST, M-F.

Telecommunication/Technology 
Hewlett-Packard (HP)

Enjoy exclusive savings on HP business products

PA Chamber members can now enjoy special pricing and great discounts on a wide range of HP business products you use every day, including printers, notebooks, PCs, servers, and so much more! Check out the new HP ProBook Notebook and the HP Mini 5101, HP's smallest and lightest mobile solution.

Plus, as a PA Chamber member, you get these added benefits:

  • Free US ground shipping*
  • Flexible financing and leasing options
  • Specially-trained sales team
  • Award-winning service and support

For the life of your technology, for the good of your business
HP offers valuable services, tips, and tools, like easy financing, drivers & downloads, free online classes, support, and recycling. It's more value for your money, and we call it HP Total Care.

Buy with confidence when you choose HP-#1 in notebooks, desktops, LaserJet and inkjet printers, and servers.** Equip your business for success while you save money.

For more information about this program, visit http://www.hp.com/go/CHMBR, or call 1-888-206-4465 and mention code CHMBR.

*All orders must be billed and shipped to a US address. Some weight restrictions apply.
** IDC Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker, May 2009

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