All businesses are focused on operating as efficiently as possible and seeking cost saving opportunities. ABC has many tangible cost savings programs available to help support efforts to reduce operating costs. 65% of NH/VT members are saving 30% - 80% of their annual dues by participating in various cost savings programs. Some highlighted programs that are of interest and being taken advantage of by many members include:

Phone and Data Service Discount (Verizon) - ABC has signed an agreement to offer ABC contractor member firms up to a 22 percent discount on monthly cell phone calling plans and data services. Family members of corporate subscribers that sign on to the ABC plan also will be eligible for discounts of 15 percent on their personal lines. The ABC program applies to both existing and new subscribers www.abc.org/verizon

Vehicle Discounts - ABC members can take advantage of the discounts on General Motors vehicles offered through ABC. ABC members are eligible for discounts of between $500 - $1000 on cars, SUVs, trucks and vans. It's important to note that these discounts are over and above the best price from your favorite local dealer, including on top of any other GM incentive already in place www.abc.org/gm

 
Chrysler ABC members and their employees that use their vehicle for day-to-day business use can combine this stackable cash allowance with current retail incentives and choose an ON THE JOBTM program allowance. That can make this offer worth up to $1,500 or more www.abc.org/chrysler 

Call ABC 603 226 4789.

Dental Insurance - ABC's latest Wage & Benefit Survey showed that 60% of employers provide dental insurance and contribute on average 50% of the employee's premium. The survey showed that the average single monthly premium is $44 dollars; the average family monthly premium is $138 dollars.

ABC Health Plan - As a group program the opportunity for increased value, competitive rates and features will only get better with the growth of the group and the number of "lives" covered by the plan. Enrollments have begun and we look forward to participation from member firms to grow the group and respond to what has become one of the top business concerns for members - the cost of health care.

Please contact ABC with any questions concerning the cost savings opportunities. 

EMPLOYEE WAGE AND BENEFIT SURVEY DATA COLLECTED

The increasing cost of health care and the impact of the Affordable Health Care Act is a major challenge for all members and the survey results will provide valuable insight. Your survey response is important to assure we receive enough data to provide as much information for as many employee classifications as possible. Watch your ABC communications for survey request and please contact the Chapter Office with any questions.