Cost-Saving Benefits
Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber members and their employees realize significant savings on a variety of services they use every day to run their businesses. Benefits include medical and dental plans, human resources consulting and discounts on energy services, shipping, mobile phone service and equipment, long distance calling and newspaper delivery.
Chamber Services
Chamber Referral Rewards
For each business you refer that joins the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber, you will receive $25 in referral rewards. You must be identified as the referral source at the time the business joins. The rewards may be used for any Chamber expense, such as membership dues, breakfasts, Business-to-Business Exchanges, Web links, additional classifications, mailing lists, the Annual Dinner and many others. For more information, contact Jennifer Sims at (518) 431-1418.
Credit and Debit Card Processing Service
The Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber has partnered with the Retail Council Services Corp., a subsidiary of the Retail Council of New York State, to bring members discounted credit and debit card processing services. RCSC, which processes nearly $500 million annually through payment processor Global Payments Inc., provides competitive discounted rates and transaction fees as well as customer service professionals that offer personal attention. A free savings analysis can show you how much you can save. For more information, contact RCSC at (800) 442-3589 or visit www.retailcouncilservicescorp.com.
Health and Dental Plans
A variety of heath and dental insurance programs are available through the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber, many without an administrative fee. For more details about the plans provided by the Chamber, call (518) 431-1419 or click here.
Mailing Lists
Members may purchase the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber's membership mailing list on labels or a CD as a source of contacts or to assist in direct mail campaigns. For more information, contact Andrea Shanahan at (518) 431-1400.
Member-to-Member (M2M) Discount Program
Everyone likes to save money and get new customers. Our M2M program is an opportunity for member firms to offer discounts on their products or services to other members. Access to this program is through member log-in. Members then print out a coupon for redemption. To view discounts, login with your username and password. If you do not know your username and/or password, contact Trevor Sparks at (518) 431-1431. If you are a member of the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber and would like to provide a member-to-member discount, contact Jennifer Sims at (518) 431-1418.
University at Albany School of Business Weekend MBA
The UAlbany School of Business Weekend MBA Program is a 48-credit program that is tailored to mid-level managers and above, or those who aspire to that level, and can be completed in just 22 months. At the program’s foundation is its cohort structure, enabling students to intensely network as they progress through the team-based assignments. A crown jewel of the program is an international business experience between the first and second years, where the students immerse themselves in the business and culture of a foreign country for a week. Chamber members who apply to the program may qualify for financial assistance, which is need-based. For more information, contact Don Purdy at (518) 442-4964.
Communications
Sprint PCS Wireless Phones
Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber members receive a 12% discount off regularly priced Sprint service plans, with a two-year subscriber agreement. For more information, contact Lisa Vickers at (518) 542-2055 or lisa.m.vickers@sprint.com.
Employee Benefits
ADP Retirement Services
Is your 401(k) plan as cost effective and time efficient as it could be? Do your employees have access to a local Certified Financial Planner? Are you offering the most competitive investment choices available?
ADP provides world-class record keeping and retirement services for companies of any size. Through your Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber membership, your company can receive a 10 percent discount on annual record keeping fees along with a takeover of your current plan at no cost whatsoever. You and your employees will benefit from an outstanding investment offering as well as the services of a local Certified Financial Planner and his team for education and guidance at no additional cost. To compare your current plan to the ADP platform, contact Andy Bullock at (518) 462-8364 or Jennifer Sims (518) 431-1418.
Group, Long-Term Disability
A group, long-term disability plan benefits package for employees is offered by New York Long-Term Care Brokers, Ltd. This plan offers a 10 percent discount in premium, and the insurance is guaranteed issue for companies with two to nine employees. For more information, contact Brian M. Johnson, CLTC, MBA at (518) 371-5522 ext.154.
Energy
Energy Alliance Program
The Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber, along with EnergyNext, Inc., has developed the Business Services Corporation Energy Alliance program. This program allows businesses of all types and sizes to join together and pool their buying power to gain leverage in the marketplace. Through EnergyNext, the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber is working in conjunction with 14 other regional chambers in upstate New York to enhance your purchasing power. The program is open to all Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber members at no cost or obligation. You would pay only for the electricity or natural gas you use. More information :: Download a no-obligation enrollment form :: Contact EnergyNext at (518) 580-9244.
Human Resources
CapitalAreaHelpWanted.com
Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber members receive a 15% discount when placing employment ads on CapitalAreaHelpwanted.com. For more information, contact Jennifer Sims at (518) 431-1418.
Capital Employee Assistance Program
The Capital Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counseling services to employees and their dependent family members when faced with issues that affect their well-being and could impact their productivity both at work and at home. Some of those issues may be life transitions, marriage or relationship problems, difficulties with children or elder relatives, depression, grief and loss, stress-related concerns, substance abuse or alcohol usage, fear and anxiety, or anger management, just to name a few. Chamber members who wish to benefit from Capital EAP’s valuable services will receive a 10% discount off their contract. For more information contact Kathy Van Aken at (518) 465-3913, ext. 109 or Jennifer Sims at (518) 431-1418.
Background Screening and Drug Testing
As a Chamber member, you can save 15 percent on your background screening and drug testing needs with Alliance Worldwide Investigative Group LLC. For more information, contact Alliance Worldwide Investigative Group, at 1-800-579-2911 or visit www.backgroundchecksanywhere.com.
Linium Staffing and Recruiting
Are you tired of looking through countless resumes and conducting numerous interviews to discover you still do not have the right person for the job? You should have called Linium Staffing! Linium Staffing consistently identifies top talent for Administrative Services, Information Technology and Engineering. With more then 15 years of experience, Linium Staffing looks beyond the resume to send you only the best candidates possessing leadership integrity and character.
Through your membership with the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber:
- receive a $500 savings on any direct hire placement
- receive one day of complimentary services for any new temporary or temporary to hire placement
For more information please contact Staci Grandy at (518) 689.3147 or Jennifer Sims at (518) 431-1418.
Identity Theft
Wrap+ Identity Fraud Expense Reimbursement
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the country today. Wrap+ Identity Fraud Expense Reimbursement from Travelers Bond & Financial Products provides you, your spouse, qualified domestic partner, children under 18 and parents with coverage for only $6.09/per employee/per year. For more information, download the brochure or download an application. Submit your application to: Terrance M. Kenny CIC, Cool Insuring Agency, 784 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110-2424. Or fax it to (518) 783-8754. For more information, call (800) 233-0115 or (518) 783-2665 or email tmkenny@coolins.com.
Management Consulting
Consulting Alliance
As an Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber member, you are entitled to a consultation with a member of the Consulting Alliance at no charge. The Consulting Alliance is a professional organization of executive-level consultants. Consulting Alliance members have an extensive range of skills and experiences, helping their clients tackle challenging and complex issues with world-class results. Learn more by visiting www.consultingalliance.org or request a consultation by emailing projects@consultingalliance.org or call (518) 434-0489.
Media
The Business Review
Receive four weeks of The Business Review at no cost and find out why busy professionals read The Business Review every week. With The Business Review, you will have immediate access to local business news and information that will keep you on top of your competition. For more information, contact Jennifer Sims at (518) 431-1418.
Times Union
Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber members can receive 20 weeks of the Times Union delivered Monday – Friday for only $40, a 60% savings per copy. Must not have been a TU subscriber for the past 60 days. To subscribe call (518) 454-5500 or online at timesunion.com/offers/business. The code for this discount is ACHM.
Payroll Services
ADP (Automatic Data Processing, Inc.)
ADP is proud to offer Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce members a 10% discount on all new payroll services. ADP provides flexible corporate payroll services that improve payroll management for employers of every size. We handle the time-consuming tasks of payroll processing and employee payroll tax filing so employers – regardless of their size – can focus on their business. For more information contact Lisa Alden, ADP Area District Manger at (518) 464-7675 or Jennifer Sims at (518) 431-1418.
Paychex
Paychex is pleased to offer Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber members a 15% discount on payroll processing for new Paychex clients. Convert non-productive time calculating payroll and preparing tax deposit payment into productive, profitable time. With Paychex you no longer have to worry about missed deadlines and penalties, all tax payments are accurate and timely. Paychex is the company that made automated payroll efficient and cost effective for any size organization. For more information call Rob Gregory at (518) 869-5900 ext. 43502 or Jennifer Sims at (518) 431-1418.
Real Estate
Coldwell Banker Prime Properties: Real Estate Plu$
Are you considering buying or selling a home? Is this a good time to buy or sell? What is the real estate market really like? Moving brings so many questions to mind. Work with the experts to save time and effort and receive a substantial cash rebate after closing. Professional real estate help, community and school information, access to Concierge Services and so much more are available to you when using the services of the Real Estate Plu$ program. Receive $300 toward closing costs when obtaining a mortgage through Home Funding Finders, refinancing options are also available. For more information, visit ColdwellBankerPrime.com, call Coldwell Banker Prime Properties at (518) 640-4025 or (800) 456-7839 ext. 4025 or email helpmemove@cbpp.com.
Home Funding Finders, Inc.
Licensed NYS Mortgage Banker
621 Columbia Street Ext.
Cohoes, NY 12047
Transportation
CDTA Corporate Swiper Program
Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber members have an exclusive opportunity to try the CDTA Corporate Swiper Program free of charge for one week as an alternative to the high cost of commuting to work. Company representatives should contact CDTA by the 15th of the month with the exact number of Swiper cards needed for delivery in time for use during the last week of the month. The program is a one-time offer open exclusively to Chamber members. For more information or to sign up, call the CDTA at (518) 482-3371 or visit www.cdta.org.