Welcome to the Tree Care Industry Association's Group Discounted Programs and Special Services Section. To further increase the value of your membership, TCIA has teamed up with several Affinity Partners to bring you cost savings and special services on many important everyday needs. To participate, please see details for each program below.
 American Arborist Supplies
American Arborist Supplies is your complete source for tree care supplies including: climbing, rigging, bracing, chemicals, chainsaws, sprayers, chipper knives & repairs.
Member Benefits: American Arborist Supplies will contribute an amount equal to 5% of total products/services sold to TCIA members. 2.5% will be applied toward the next year’s TCIA renewal dues of those members using the services and 2.5% will be applied toward development of safety and educational programs for the tree care industry. Example: If your company purchases $2,000 in product online, American Arborist Supplies will send TCIA a credit of $50 to be deposited into your membership account. Credits accumulate throughout the 12 months of membership and when you receive your annual renewal statement, the total credits will be subtracted from your membership dues. Thanks to the support of American Arborist Supplies, your company can reduce its annual dues and help offset the costs involved with keeping the industry safe.
In order to receive a dues credit, you must let American Arborist Supplies know you are a member of TCIA and want to take advantage of the Affinity Program to reduce your dues.
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 Midwest Arborist Supplies
TCIA has teamed up with one of the industry’s leading suppliers to save your company money and contribute to the tree care profession. Under the agreement, when a confirmed member orders supplies online at www.treecaresupplies.com/tcia_discounts.shtml, Midwest will contribute 2.5% of your total online purchase (less shipping) towards next years dues. In addition, 2.5% will be contributed to TCIA to be applied towards future development of safety and educational programs for the tree care industry. For Example: If you buy $2,000 in products from Midwest ’s website, your company will receive a credit from Midwest Arborist Supplies that will reduce next year’s membership dues by $50. Your credits will accumulate throughout the 12 months of membership and when you receive your dues invoice at the end of this period, you can subtract the credits from your dues. This excellent members only program helps reduce your company’s dues and helps offset some of the costs involved with keeping this industry safe. Midwest has a full line of equipment and supplies for arborists. To begin taking advantage of this member benefit today, visit Midwest Arborist Supplies.
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 Sherrill Tree
TCIA has teamed up with one of the industry’s leading tree care suppliers to save your company money and contribute to the tree care profession. Under the agreement, when confirmed members order supplies online at Sherrill’s website (www.sherrilltree.com), Sherrill will contribute 2.5% of your total online purchase (less shipping) toward next year's dues. An additional 2.5% will be contributed toward future development of TCIA educational and safety programs. For Example: If your company purchases $2,000 in products from Sherrill’s website (and you click the “I’m a member” box), Sherrill will forward 5% of your total online purchase to TCIA. Once the credit and memo is received, TCIA will credit your member account to reduce next year’s membership dues by 2.5% of your purchase or $50. Your credits will accumulate throughout the 12 months of membership and when you receive your dues invoice at the end of this period, you can subtract the credits from your dues. This excellent members-only program helps reduce your company’s dues and helps offset some of TCIA’s production costs. Sherrill has a full line of equipment and supplies for arborists. To begin taking advantage of this excellent member benefit today, visit Sherrill’s website at www.sherrilltree.com – and be sure to click the “I’m a member” box.
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 Saul Ewing
Gary L. Lieber, TCIA's labor attorney and a partner in the Washington D.C. office is the firms contact. Schmeltzer, Aptaker, & Shepard combined with Saul Ewing on Oct. 1, 2006 . The firm has offered to provide discounted rates to active and associate members of TCIA. Members have access to one of the best legal teams regarding labor and employment law issues at a 10% discount for the first year and a 5% discount for each successive year. If the business volume becomes significant, higher discounts may be negotiated in the future. In addition, as an indirect service to our membership, Saul Ewing has agreed to write articles for our publications and review TCIA’s Business Management Guides at no charge. Mr. Lieber may be reached at glieber@saul.com.
www.saul.com
Phone: 202.333.8800
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 Elavon Global Aquiring Solutions
formerly NOVA Credit Card Processing
Elavon offers a broad range of credit card processing services to help meet your everyday business needs and requirements.
Member Benefits: Elavon provides credit card processing services at a reduced rate for TCIA Members. In addition, for ever transaction, Elavon sends a .05% royalty to TCIA to help offset the costs of developing new products and services.
Requirements: Please let Elavon know you are an active TCIA member.
Call toll free: 800-718-8583
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 ArborSoftWorx
ArborSoftWorx offers specialized, feature rich suite of software products for Commercial and Municipal/Campus Arborists, Landscapers and Lawn Care specialists. ArborSoftWorx enhances the productivity of your sales force, work crews and administrative staff while facilitating the growth of your business and increasing your company's profitability. Built by award-winning software engineers, Arborsoftworx has been proudly serving customers throughout the USA, Canada and Europe since 1983. In partnership with TCIA, ArborSoftWorx will contribute an amount equal to 5% of the product cost and any add-on modules (excluding third party sales) sold to TCIA members. 2.5% will be applied toward the next year’s TCIA renewal dues of those members using the services and 2.5% will be applied toward development of safety and educational programs for the tree care industry. For example: If a member purchases software at a total cost of $1,000, ArborSoftWorx pays $50.00 to TCIA ($1,000 x .05); the member receives a credit from TCIA for a reduction in membership dues by $25 and TCIA receives $25 for development of safety and educational programs. Please contact ArborSoftWorx and let them know you are a TCIA member and would like to take advantage of this program to reduce your renewal dues with TCIA.
www.ArborSoftWorx.com
Call toll free: 800-49-ARBOR (27267)
E-mail: Sales@ArborSoftWorx.com
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provides affordable and professional websites for tree care professionals.
Member Benefits: TCIA Members receive a $100 discount off a customized website package from Market Hardware. Market Hardware, Inc. will also contribute an amount equal to 5% of total products/services (does not include monthly service charges) sold to TCIA members. 2.5% will be applied toward the next year’s TCIA renewal dues of those members using the services and 2.5% will be applied toward development of safety and educational programs for the tree care industry.
Example: If your company purchases $2,000 in products/services, Market Hardware, Inc. will send TCIA a credit of $50 to be deposited into your membership account. Credits accumulate throughout the 12 months of membership and when you receive your annual renewal statement, the total credits will be subtracted from your membership dues. Thanks to the support of Market Hardware, your company can reduce its annual dues and help offset the costs involved with keeping the industry safe.
In order to receive a dues credit, you must let Market Hardware know you are a member of TCIA and want to take advantage of the Affinity Program to reduce your dues. Visit http://www.tcia.markethardware.com or call 888-262-8761 to learn how they can give your business the credibility it deserves.
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