Membership Benefits
February 2011
National Group Mortgage Program
The Sign Association of Canada (SAC-ACE) is pleased to announce the introduction of a National Group Mortgage Program that can help SAC members save thousands of dollars on your mortgage with access to preferred rates.
Take advantage of the company’s one-stop convenience and impartial advice. National Group Mortgage Program provides a computerized service that presents your mortgage requirements to many lenders at one time. By shopping the market for you, they can find the mortgage that best suits your financial situation.
Exclusive to Members of the Sign Association of Canada
CONTACT: Sherri Edwards: (877) 470-9787 or Email: sherri@sac-ace.ca
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.
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.
Membership Directory
This directory connects our members across the country and has been a source of many referrals. This all inclusive reference guide complete with a comprehensive index will prove to be the ultimate reference tool. This will increase the efficiency of SAC-ACE members in terms of compliance and awareness of the rules, regulations, certification, etc. in each province/region in which they conduct their business.
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.
SignWorks
UNDER CONSTRUCTION! Temporary job site link on home page.
CAA Group Plan Discounts
Companies based in Southern Ontario are eligible to receive the Group Discount rate. This discount is also available to all the member company employees and their families. Plans are now under way to make this program available across the country.
Collection Group of Canada
As a Total Accounts Receivable Solutions Company, CGC is committed to providing clients with professional, highly experienced and effective service at every level. Services include collections in Canada and the U.S., credit reporting services, credit inquiries, and a full range of legal services.
Commerce Custom Brokers
Preferential pricing available to SAC-ACE members on brokerage services and on shipping to and from the U.S.
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. (Members receive $630 discount on each booth rented).
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
20% discount on all literature, including the latest version of the Canadian Electrical Code.
Petro-Canada "Superpass"
This program offers rebates on gasoline purchases as well as many other services not offered to the general public. Please contact the Sign Association of Canada, complete the application form, and 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 the Sign Association of Canada's office to obtain a copy of this valuable document.
