Membership Benefits
January 2010
First Data Merchant Processing Program
SAC partners with First Data for Merchant Processing Program! Rates from 1.59% will save members $1,000's in credit card processing fees.
Existing Benefits
International Sign Association Membership
Simply by being a Class 1 Member of SAC, local sign manufacturers can become members of ISA as a sign company and access the huge U.S. market for no additional fee. Benefits include access to the FREE Sign Code Hotline, ISA publications at the member prices, listing in the ISA Membership Directory and Buyers’ Guide and on the ISA Web Site, and access to the “Members Only” section of the ISA web site. (A $95 - $1500 U.S. value)
Referrals
Many companies and/or organizations outside the sign industry regularly contact the SAC National Office looking for products and/or services provided by our members. The Sign Association of Canada office will be forwarding these requests for quotes, services, or products via email to all of its members. In addition many of our larger member companies often need to sub-contract work and will use other member companies to complete specific projects. Members are listed in the SAC Membership directory, SAC web site search engine, and ISA web site and directory to maximize their exposure to the sign industry in North America.
For additional information and/or assistance please contact:
Franca Cudini
franca@sac-ace.ca
Toll Free: (877)470-9787
Website Listing
Free listing on the search engine membership database (Sign Service and Vendor Locator) referencing specific products and services. Third parties such as property managers, architects, end-users, and advertising agencies often use this as a reference and contact members directly.
Industry Representation and Support
For all our members at every level of government. The Sign Association of Canada has successfully fought restrictive legislation in many jurisdictions and will assist companies in local areas across the country when required. SAC’s sign code consultant has also supported members by providing input and guidance to municipalities that are revising or updating their sign bylaws.
For additional information and/or assistance please contact:
Franca Cudini
franca@sac.ca
Toll Free: (877)470-9787 ext 225
SignWorks
UNDER CONSTRUCTION! Temporary job site link on About US!
Or you can go directly to the job board by click on the link below:
http://www.sac-ace.ca/about/documents
Please email all postings to:
Franca Cudini
franca@sac-ace.ca
Be sure to have the document in word or pdf format, and include the city & province the job is being offered in.
Commerce div of Icecorp Logistics
Preferential pricing available to SAC-ACE members on brokerage services and on shipping to and from the U.S.
ICECORP Logistics Inc. is a leading Canadian provider of International Forwarding, Customs Brokerage & 3rd Party Logistics solutions.
With offices across Canada and a networkof partners around the world, we design customized solutions that facilitate the total supply chain management process. We are a technology leader giving our clients 24/7access to their Information via the web.
We are committed to offer our customers a high quality,Innovative and reliable service at competitiverates from well maintained facilities.
- Canadian Owned & Operated
- Principals run the company
- $50M annual turnover
- 100 Employees
- Global Network
- Information Technology Leader
- 21 Years of Service Excellence
Do you have questions and/or require assistance?
Please contact our Member Representative:
Pat D'Alessandro
1600 Courtneypark Drive East, Unit 2
Mississauga, ON L5T 2W8
Tel 905.673.5445 Fax 905.673.2574
Educational Seminars and Training
Electric and non-electric sign manufacturing topics. Seminars are held in various parts of the country as well as during Consac. Please review each Regions' web pages for topics, dates and locations. (Members receive admission discounts, and advance notice)
Consac - Imagemakers TradeShow and Conference
Discounted exhibitor space for SAC Members, free admission to the trade show (when pre-registered), admission to the annual general meeting breakfast. Please review the Consac section of this web site for all show and conference information.
Petro-Canada "Superpass"
This program offers rebates on gasoline purchases as well as many other services not offered to the general public. Please contact Franca Cudini: franca@sac-ace.ca at the Sign Association of Canada, to receive an application form. Once completed please fax both sides directly to Petro-Canada, fax: (800) 268-4415.
Occupational Analysis Profile Charts for Sign Occupations
This booklet was produced in conjunction with Human Resources Development Canada, and it contains information that is useful for job descriptions and mapping career path skills. Please contact Franca, franca@sac-ace.ca at the Sign Association of Canada's office to obtain a copy of this valuable document.
