Chamber+Plus Benefits Program

Chamber+Plus Benefits Program

The Chamber Advantage Program

INFINTECH: Merchant Services Benefits

The Pike County Chamber of Commerce is now offering its members participation in a statewide chamber merchant services program. The program is offered by Infintech LLC and features group rates, no long-term contracts, bank neutrality and an industry-leading security protection program.

“We’re excited to offer this service exclusively to our members and help them lower their credit and debit card processing costs,” said Chamber President Brad Hall. “Most businesses utilize electronic payment processing and they’re looking to save money anywhere they can.”

The Kentucky program is being offered through a partnership with the statewide chamber executives association. Hundreds of business members of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber have joined the program since it was introduced there two years ago.

Infintech offers a “cost-plus” merchant services model, which provides businesses the true costs of processing electronic payments without extra fees and also prevents processor rate increases.

The Infintech merchant services program is the latest Chamber Plus Program offered to Pike County Chamber members. Other Chamber Plus Programs include our Office Supply Discount Program with Staples, East Ky. Chemical, and Ashland Office Supply, and our Humana group health insurance discount program. For more information about the Infintech merchant services program, contact the Chamber of Commerce at (606) 432-5504.

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HUMANA: Health Insurance Savings

Exclusively for Pike County Chamber Members

The Pike County Chamber Health Plan offers:

• Medical premium discount to Chamber member businesses with 2-99 employees
• A range of Products that include PPO, POS, CoverageFirst, and High Deductible Health Plans
• Dual-choice plans
• Prescription drug options
• Group dental and life products
• Free vision discount program.

For a quote, contact the Chamber at (606) 432-5504 to find an agent to discuss what plan is right for you and your employees. Humana is based in Kentucky, has more than 40 years of experience serving small businesses, and a national network including: hospital, physicians group, and the regional health system.

HUMANA:Guidance when you need it most

OFFICE SUPPLY BENEFITS: DIscounts

The Pike County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce their collaboration with three office supply companies in the new Business-To-Business Benefits: Chamber Advantage Program.

The Chamber has come together with Ashland Office Supply, East Kentucky Chemical Supply, and Staples to offer discounts on all office supplies to all Chamber members, and when Chamber members purchase from one of these companies, and with purchases from two of the companies, a percentage of the sales will be donated back to the Chamber of Commerce.

“We are very excited about our first Business-To-Business Benefits division of our Chamber Advantage Program,” said Chamber President and CEO Brad Hall. “It is wonderful to see our members giving to other members and giving back to the Chamber… this truly is an example of what being a Chamber member really means.”

Not only will Chamber members receive up-to a 30% discount when they order from their fellow-member office supply stores, but the Chamber will receive 3% from all of the sales to further its efforts for business in Pike County from two of the office supply stores.

ASHLAND OFFICE SUPPLY, INC. / D.B.A. C&R OFFICE SUPPLY:

Ashland Office Supply, formerly C&R Office Supply, has been a Chamber member for many years. The business opened in May of 1959 and has been serving Pike County with office supply needs for nearly half a century. Located at the corner of Second St. and Division St., Ashland Office Supply (doing business as C&R Office Supply) offers thousands of in-store, ready-to-take-home products, as well as thousands of products that can be ordered with next-day-delivery.

Ashland/C&R offers a full line of office supplies as well as a print shop that fills all printing needs - from business cards to banners. The company is an IBM, HP, Apple, and Lexmark authorized dealer for computers and printers. The store is also an authorized dealer of Canon and Panasonic copiers and offers a full-line of office furniture with all brands ranging from Hon to Lacasse. The Pikeville store features office equipment on display and a small furniture showroom.

“Ashland/C&R is part of the largest office supply buying group in the country,” said General Manager Hal Zimmer. “We opened in Ashland, Kentucky also in 1959. The company now operates stores in Huntington and most recently opened in Pikeville, doing business as C&R Office Supply.”

Ashland/C&R will be offering a 30% discount to all Chamber members on office supplies. Electronics and furniture will also be discounted as well, at other discount levels, according to the selection made by the purchaser.

To register your business for this advantage with Ashland/C&R Office Supply, contact Jimmy Hilton at 437-6262.

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STAPLESOF PIKEVILLE

In 2006, Staples opened in Pikeville as the corporation’s 1,960th store. In June, 2007, Staples became a member of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce.

Each Staples superstore carries over 7,000 brand name products for businesses and home offices, including supplies, furniture, small business machines, computers and peripherals. In addition, each store features a full-service copy center and UPS Authorized Shipping Outlet. It truly is a one-stop solution to office supply needs.

Staples is pleased to introduce the new Staples Business Advantage Office Supply Program for all Pike County Chamber of Commerce Members!

The Staples Business Advantage Program provides:
Deep discounts on a variety of items available through StaplesLink.com.; fast and easy Internet, phone, or fax credit card ordering; free next day delivery on in-stock items for all orders over $50.00 transmitted by 4:00 PM; a dedicated Business Account Manager: Cindi Gerth, who is responsible for the needs of each Chamber member location; JD Powers & Associates Certified Customer Service - four consecutive years; and best of all: 3% of all purchases are given back to your local Pike County Chamber of Commerce.

In order to register your business to receive the savings benefits and support your Chamber through your purchases, contact the Chamber at 432-5504 to receive a form, or access the form online at the following, case sensitive address: Click Here. You can also contact Cindi Gerth by email at Cindi.Gerth@staples.com. Once you submit your registration form, Staples will contact you to get started on the program. This exclusive Pike County Chamber of Commerce Member program is only offered through Staples Business Advantage. These prices are not available in Staples retail stores, Staples Direct mail order catalogs or on Staples.com. Register today to begin receiving savings and rewards for your Chamber.

OFFICE DEPOT

Office Depot is a global supplier of office products and services. The company was incorporated in 1986 with the opening of the first retail store in Fort Laurderdale, FL. In fisical year 2009, $12.1 billion was sold in products and services to consumers and businesses of all sizes through our three business segments: North American Retail; North American Retal Division; and Inernational. Sales are processed through multiple channels, consisting of office supply stores, a contract sales force, an outbound telephone account management force, internet sites, direct marketing catalogs, and call centers. To find out how shopping at Office Depot can benefit the Pike Co. Chamber, contact the Chamber at (606) 432-5504.

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THE Chamber+PlusBUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS BENEFIT PROGRAM:

“I am thrilled that the Chamber has formed this partnership with these businesses, and best of all, it is wonderful to see our members helping other members,” Hall concluded. “We hope to have more Business-to-Business Benefits program offerings in the future.”

For more information on the Business-to-Business Benefits: Chamber Advantage Program, contact the Chamber office at (606) 432-5504.