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Government Relations
 As a member of CIGA you have direct access to the in-house lobbyist. CIGA is the exclusive voice of the independent grocer. CIGA uses the strength of its Membership to provide legislative advocacy exclusively for California's independent grocers, at the city, county, state and federal levels of government. CIGA speaks with a powerful voice to protect your business from government intrusion, and is available to provide you with easy navigation through the sea of required regulations. Click here for helpful links and recent Call to Actions. |
Discounts for Retailers on Worker's Compensation Plan
 Retail members of CIGA are eligible for a 6% discount on their entire Worker's Compensation Premium through State Compensation Insurance Fund. Call CIGA at (800) 852-7606 to obtain more information, and start saving money TODAY.
CIGA's website offers helpful tools and resources online for all your Worker's Compensation needs including safety video lending library, required regulations or postings, Cal-OSHA Compliance, and more. |
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California Coupon Redemption Center
Secure and Reliable Coupon Processing (no counting/sorting)
Is your store tired of sorting, handling, and organizing all the coupons that you receive from your customers? Let CIGA's California Coupon Redemption Center (CCRC) take over one of the biggest "chores" facing you - the retailer - the coupons your customers present at the register!
CCRC is a coupon service you can count on. If you are a retailer and redeeming coupons you should take advantage of this service.
Let CCRC work for you:
- Turn your coupon inventory into working capital with CCRC's fast turnaround.
- No counting, sorting - CCRC does all the work for you
- Competitive Rates
- Individual Store Accounting - call us for details
- 50+ years serving California retailers
Call CCRC's Melissa Goodell at (800) 852-7606 or email her at mgoodell@ciga.org to submit an Industry Standard Questionnaire/Agreement and to get more information.
Take the hassle of coupons out of your hands and into the hands of an organization that exclusively represents independent and small grocers throughout California.
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Annual CIGA Directory of Membership
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Get your message in the hands of the Independent Grocers of California by placing your advertisement into CIGA's 2012-2013 Membership Directory/Buying Guide. This Membership exclusive directory will be posted online with your ad linked directly to your website. Your company will also be listed in the exclusive Buying Guide which provides members easy access to all of your company's information. Contact CIGA's Melissa Goodell at mgoodell@ciga.org or (800) 852-7606 to reserve your ad before the end of the year.
This is your opportunity to promote your product/service in this exclusive annual publication. Members - click here to log in with the password to view membership information.
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 Networking Industry Events
CIGA offers you the opportunity to network with leaders in the grocery industry throughout the year.
CIGA's Annual Education Conference not only provides a unique networking opportunity, but attendees will be given educational tools and strategies from professionals that they can apply to their business needs.
CIGA's website is maintained with an updated calendar of both the Association's events, along with other industry events. Click here to participate and get to know your fellow grocery industry associates. For any questions regarding the events posted please contact CIGA's Melissa Goodell at mgoodell@ciga.org.
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CIGA Radio Program & Consumer Sweepstakes
Vendors - Would you like your products to gain unique exposure, receive in-store and radio promotion, all while supporting the local grocery industry? CIGA's radio program offers all these opportunities in one experience. Contact CIGA's Communications Director Melissa Goodell, at mgoodell@ciga.org, TODAY to participate in this completely unique opportunity - only available through CIGA.
Retail Members - CIGA's Radio Program offers your store FREE radio advertising, consumer sweepstakes, and a new chance for your employees to score big too! The best part is that this is already a benefit of your membership - all you need to do is contact CIGA TODAY at (800) 852-7606 to get the details. |
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CIGA Credit Card Program With
Bank of America Merchant Services
We've negotiated special CIGA member-only pricing on payment processing services.
To help fulfill the unique needs of independent grocery stores and grocery suppliers, CIGA and Bank of America Merchant Services have partnered to provide discounts on card processing services.
Here's how to take advantage: Apply for Bank of America Merchant Services and get discount rates as low as 1.48% plus 20¢. You'll also receive all the benefits of working with the number one-rated electronic payments processor in the industry. We're pleased to offer you a package of the industry's most flexible and efficient payment processing options available. As a CIGA member, you'll receive: - Competitive discount rates
- Funds deposited to your Bank of America account as soon as the next business day.
- Virtually every point-of-sale payment option - credit, debit, electronic benefits transfer (EBT) and checks
- Safe, secure internet and telephone payment capability
- Gift card programs
- Enhanced security and procedures to help you comply with card organization regulations
- A comprehensive variety of terminals and equipment
- Payroll cards - offering the security and control of paperless payroll
- 100% U.S.-based customer service
Find out more TODAY. Contact us at 1(800) 205-6717, or visit CIGA's website for more information. |
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Grocers Insurance Fund
  CIGA's Grocers Insurance Fund (GIF) is a Trust created to offer members-only of CIGA, insurance products at competitive rates. Members seeking dental and vision services for their employees may fill out and submit GIF's Participation Agreement and provide the required documents to Grocers Insurance Fund. Upon completion of required paperwork, GIF will provide enrollment forms to the Member Employer for their Employees to fill out. Coverage begins the first day of the month following enrollment (unless otherwise designated by an Insured Employer's Employee Manual).
Delta Dental CIGA's Grocers Insurance Fund offers a premier PPO dental plan with Delta Dental exclusively for CIGA Members (grocers and suppliers/vendors) throughout California. Delta Dental is the largest dental provider in the nation with more than 17,000 participating dentists in California alone.
Vision Service Plan (VSP)No ID Cards - No Claim forms - Find a VSP doctor online or call 800 number
- Make an appointment and tell the doctor oyouare a VSP member
- Your doctor and VSP will handle the rest
Covers the Following: - Eye Exam every 12 months
- Single vision, lined bifocal and lined trifocal lenses every 12 months
- Frames up to $120 plus 20% off out of pocket every 24 months
- Contacts with $105 allowance for fitting and evaluation exam every 12 months
- $15 Copay per person
- Out of network reimbursement
Click Here for more information or contact CIGA today at (800) 852-7606 to start your enrollment.
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CIGA's 31st Annual Education Conference January 14-21,2012 Grand Hyatt Resort & Spa REGISTER HERE CALL CIGA TODAY! |
CIGA's 53rd Annual Sonoma Golf Tournament Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Oakmont Golf Club Santa Rosa, CA REGISTER HERE |
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For any questions regarding this issue of Trade News please contact Melissa Goodell, CIGA's
Communications Director, at mgoodell@ciga.org.
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