 
Member
Benefits Updated
12/11/04
These benefits have been reviewed
and approved by the Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce's Member
Services Committee and subsequently approved by the BCA C of C Board
of Directors.
Health
Insurance
 The
Chamber offers exclusive health care coverage through Blue
Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan featuring a complete line of health
care products, traditional, PPO, POS, HMO and prescription drug.
And you can choose dental and vision coverage for groups as small
as five.
Blue Cross Blue Shield News Updated
06/15/07
Workers
Compensation Insurance
 Receive
a 5% up front discount on your premium and a possible dividend with
this program offered by Accident
Fund Insurance Company of America, Michigan's leading workers
compensation insurer. And if your premium is $4,000 or more, you
will qualify for additional savings up to 15%.
Commercial
Insurance
 Enjoy
a 10% group discount on your commercial auto, business property,
business liability, and umbrella liability from Auto-Owners Insurance
Company. You can also expect competitive rates, a complete line
of products, and prompt friendly claim service.
Auto
and Home Insurance
 Save
a minimum of 7% on auto insurance and 2% on homeowners insurance
with AAA's
Group Service Program. Additional savings are available based
on experience rating. Participants enjoy all the benefits of AAA's
Primary Membership Club. This benefit is available to your employees!
Contact 966-2248.
Local
Telephone Service
 Chamber
Members qualify for several benefits with this CTS
Telecom, Inc. offering, including volume and term discount pricing,
free installation (with two or more lines), free caller ID (for
your first four lines), and free voice mail boxes (for your first
four lines).
Contact 746-4411
Long
Distance Telephone Service
Chamber member businesses get a 5 year rate for a 1 year commitment.
They offer special rates for member employees. Contact TDS
Metrocom at 269.788.3350 for more information.
High
Speed Internet Access
 JAS
Networks offers Chamber Member businesses within their services
area a 5% discount off their regular monthly service plan fee. In
addition, all employees of member businesses receive a 5% discount
off the regular monthly service plan fee for residential connections!
Contact 288-5500 .
Dial-Up
Internet Service
Iserv offers FREE activation ($20 value) and $17.95 UNLIMITED Internet
Access ($2/month savings) with up to 10 e-mail addresses, 7 megabytes
of personal web space, 7 day/week support, Local and Statewide dialup
numbers.
Contact the Chamber.
Testing
and Evaluation
 Michigan
Heartland Goodwill Industries' testing and Evaluation program
helps employers make the best hiring and job assignment decisions.
Goodwill has a proven record of successfully providing customized
testing that helps the employer gauge applicants' abilities AND
be able to make successful job assignments.
Michigan Heartland
Goodwill can provide employer references. Their dedicated, trained
and caring staff will help tailor the series of testing instruments
businesses want and need.
Goodwill Industries
will also provide these services at a 15% discount to Chamber members.
Additional consideration will be given for long-term, contractual
commitments and high volume business. Help maximize the accuracy
of your recruiting decisions. Contact Michigan Heartland Goodwill
for a free conference and quote… (269) 964-9455.
Employment
Services
Michigan Works!
local service provider, CENT Employment Services offers FREE
human resource services for employers at the Michigan Works! Center
or on site. Resume searches, resume/application collection and delivery,
applicant screening, interview scheduling, off site interview areas,
information on training and support services and more.
Contact 660-1417.
Credit
Card Processing
Members can save money on credit card processing services and equipment
with programs offered by Fifth
Third Bank and Comerica
Bank.
 Contacts:
5th/3rd
– 1-800- 731- 3777
Comerica
– local office
Laser
Vision Correction
A partnership with TLC
Laser Eye Center-Michigan offers special savings of $910 off
the customary fee of $3900 for Laser Vision Correction. This benefit
includes a complimentary personal evaluation and initial consultation.
Contact 964-3025.
Professional/Corporate
Development
Receive a 10% discount on service up to $1,000 during any 12-month
period from Humanergy.
Contact 789-0446.
Group/Ticket
Discounts
 
The Battle
Creek Yankees and Kellogg's
Cereal City USA offer Chamber Members special discounts. Call
the Battle Creek Yankees at 660-2287 or KCCUSA at 962-6230 for details.
Kellogg's
Cereal City USA
Cellular
Phone
Chamber members can pick and choose from the many options available
from Centennial
Wireless to make the best possible plan for their business…
then mention you're a Chamber Member… and get 50% off the activation
fee( $14-$19 VALUE)… AND 10% off any regularly priced phone or accessory
(UP TO $30 VALUE). Call 965-1184 for more information.
Business
News & Marketing
When you become a Battle Creek Area Chamber Member you will begin
receiving a free subscription to Mi
Biz Southwest, the area's leading business publication with
the business news that you need to stay informed and competitive.
As well, through December we have three free banner ads on our website
www.mibiz.com
for each Chamber member that advertises with us. And you can place
up to 20 free classifieds on our web site too!! Every Battle Creek
Area Chamber Member of good standing is eligible to receive a free
subscription to this quality business publication.
Workforce Solution Services
Navik Workforce Solutions offers innovative training strategies
to solve workforce challenges including basic soft-skill, customer
service, person-in-charge, food safety and advanced leadership training.
Navik Workforce Solutions offers a 20% discount to Chamber Members.
Call 772-2832 or visit www.naviksolutions.com.
For
more information about Membership Services at the Chamber,
please write to membership
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