Features of Membership
Membership opportunities that save you money.
ACCO has a number of cost-saving programs, available only to ACCO members, which can make a remarkable difference in your bottom line and help you maintain your competitive edge – on business services you use every day.
NEW MEMBER BENEFIT: Closeknit Connections
ACCO is proud to partner with Closeknit Connections to provide you with Payment Processing Solutions that lowers your costs with average member savings of 51%. This partnership also helps you process payments securely while meeting compliance standards. You gain access to growth tools and fast financing options, allowing you to receive full payment at the time of approval before the job is done.
Additionally, you can receive 1 CEU Credit by attending a Payments Processing Workshop where you’ll gain resources to Save, Secure & Grow your business. Call or email for your free no-obligation merchant services review.
Catrice Williams / 330-328-8959
www.closeknitconnections.com / catricewilliams@closeknitconnections.com
SEDGWICK - Workers Comp Group Rating Program
ACCO members can take advantage of BWC premium savings through Sedgwick’s Group Rating Program. By pooling claims experience with other ACCO members, employers may qualify for significant discounts—up to the BWC maximum, depending on eligibility. Average savings: $4,000 per member annually.
David Deyo / david.deyo@sedgwick.com / 614-376-5401
www.sedgwick.com/ohiotpa
Sedgwick Resource Page – www.sedgwick.com/ohiotpa/resources
Click here Group Rating Safety Accountability letter from BWC
Monthly Safety Lessons
Sign-up to receive Monthly Safety Lessons by visiting www.accotoolboxtalk.com (ACCO Safety Lessons are complimentary).
www.accotoolboxtalk.com / 800-353-2226
Multi-Employer 401(k) Program
MULTI-EMPLOYER 401(k) ACCO members have access to a multi-employer 401(k) program through Lincoln Financial—designed to make offering retirement benefits easier and more cost-effective. With multiple plan options available, this program helps you provide a valuable benefit to employees while reducing administrative burden through a Multiple Employer Aggregation Program (MEAP).
William Roerden / william_roerden@cfsllc.com / 845-325-7498
Speedway Fuel Program
Speedway provides ACCO members higher fuel rebates than you could earn on your own. Depending upon the size of your fleet, you could save thousands of dollars each year plus15% off any Valvoline Instant Oil Change service. Average savings per member: $650 a year.
Daniel Valentine / daniel.valentine@corpay.com / 404-483-0471
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License Bond Program
License Bond Program ACCO members can purchase HVACR, plumbing, sewer and water bonds at a discounted cost for all municipalities in which they work. Our program is underwritten by Federated Insurance with the guidance and support of ACCO. (All ACCO members who qualify may participate, even if they do not carry Federated Insurance).
ACCO / rocco@accohio.org / 800-353-2226
Service Nation
Each ACCO contractor receives a complimentary Associate Membership that gives you access to tools to help grow your business. Membership includes downloads and customizable marketing tools, purchasing specials, Profit Report, Comanche marketing, Conferences & Industry education, and “Limited” Rebates.
Michael Rudowitz / michael.rudowitz@servicenation.com
Group Management Services
GMS is a Certified Professional Employer Organization. With GMS, you don’t have multiple vendors providing multiple services. You get one team with years of experience managing HR, payroll and tax, risk management, benefits and 401(K). ACCO members can receive a discount up to 20% on services.
Eric Drumheller / edrumheller@groupmgmt.com / 440-241-9883
Gallagher
As an ACCO member, you have access to affordable health coverage options through our partner Gallagher. Whether you’re looking for individual or family coverage—or need solutions for your employees—Gallagher works with you to find a plan that fits your specific needs and budget.
www.ahs-member-us.ajg.com/accohio/ / 833-863-6549
Amerisearch Background Alliance
AMERISEARCH Background Alliance provides you with secure and comprehensive background screening services. ACCO members receive accurate information, quick turnaround, real customer service, easy-to-use delivery systems and competitive pricing.
Mike Brown / mikeb@amerisearchbga.com / 800-569-6133
Central Messaging
ACCO members receive 10% off base answering service rates through our partnership. Central Messaging provides 24/7 live answering services backed by over 20 years of experience, helping contractors stay connected to customers around the clock. Their team of professional, well-trained operators ensures every call is handled with care and consistency.
TJ Levine / tj@centralmessaging.net / www.centralmessaging.net / 866-409-8561
Federated Insurance
FEDERATED INSURANCE offers insurance products and services to meet virtually all the business and personal insurance needs of business owners: Property, Auto, Liability, Umbrella, Life, Disability income, and Annuities, Risk management services, Annual Client Review program, Claims services and Business succession and estate planning. (Not all programs available in Ohio)
Northern Ohio: Nate Hoyle / nthoyle@fedins.com / 989-560-2818.
Sothern Ohio: Colt Pettit / ctpettit@fedins.com / 419-906-5674
Upstryve
UPSTRYVE is the leading resource for license exam preparation, career development, and 1 on 1 mentoring in the trade space. We’ve partnered with Upstryve to provide our members an exclusive 15% discount on all their online tutoring services, books, courses, study guides, book rental packages, online mentoring services, and more.
JD Myers / jd.myers@upstryve.com / 561-229-1418