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Advertising/Marketing

• A-frame Sign for New Members*
  (must be a new business, relocation, or name change to qualify)
• Avon Chamber Virtual Membership Plaque - NEW
• Chamber Member News E-Blasts - NEW
• Chamber Website
• On-Line Membership Directory  
• Avon Police Association Telephone Directory - Listing of Avon Chamber membership (the Yellow Pages)  Ad Sales for 2011/2012 Directory are NOW CLOSED!
• ACBD (Avon Chamber Business Discount) Program
• Membership Labels
• Featured Member - NEW
• Presenter at a Morning Business Network Connection - NEW
• Hosting a Business After Hours
  • E-blasts with Company Logo
  • A-frame Sign
• Teaching an Education Class
• Member Information Display at ACOC Office
• Avon Chamber of Commerce Group on LInkedIn - NEW
• Career Opportunities Posting - NEW
• Available Office Space Listing - NEW
• Member Referrals

Networking

• Monthly Morning Business Network Connection
• Monthly Business After Hours
• Joint Events with Area Chambers
• Special Networking Events - Golf With The Chamber, Yappee After Hours
• Featured Member - NEW
• Recruit A New Member Program - NEW
• On-Line Membership Directory
• Membership Directory - yellow pages of the Avon Police Association Telephone Directory  Ad Sales for 2011/2012 Directory are NOW CLOSED

Education

• Computer & How-To Classes
• Boot Camp series of programs
• Seminars on various business-related topics
• Job Shadow Day 
• Partnership with local schools and universities
• Collaborative business growth opportunities

Government Affairs

• Active Role Advancing Issues of Local Interest
  • Temporary & Permanent Signage
  • Numbering along Route 44
• Active Role Interfacing with Local Government
  • Co-Sponsored UCONN Business Survey  with Town Government
• Active Role Advancing Issues of Regional Interest
  • DSL/Internet Access
  • Updates on State Legislative Issues
  • Member of CACCE
  • Connecticut Business Day 

Opportunities for Involvement on Chamber Committees and Board

Chamber Insurance Trust (CIT) Products

• Aetna Chamber One - Health Insurance for sole-proprietor businesses. Provides Chamber members expanded access to affordable and Chamber Member Only individual coverage 
• Aetna Small Group Health Insurance - NEW - High Deductible Health Insurance for Employer Groups of 1-50.  These plans include several consumer-directed, HSA-compatible options, along with access to Aetna's industry-leading online tools including tax credit calculator and Aetna Resource Connection. May be integrated with the Aetna Chamber Hospital Indemnity Plan 
• Aetna Chamber Hospital Indemnity Plan - NEW - A flat dollar payment for a hospital stay (either $1,000 or $2,000 with the two Chamber Member Exclusive options available), and a per diem payment of $100/day up to a maximum of 100 days
• Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Dental Prime and Dental Complete - NEW - Dental Coverage for Chamber Members
• United HealthCare Medicare Advantage for Chamber Members - NEW - Two Chamber Exclusive plans available that offer richer benefits than many other plans on the market
• Walmart Free Discount Presciption Card for Chamber Members - NEW - Create and print your own discount card and take it, along with your prescription, to any Walmart or Sam's Club Pharmacy
• Arbella Chamber Member Home & Auto Insurance - NEW - The opportunity for Chamber members and their employees to save money on their personal home and auto insurance
  Chamber Members receive up to a 25% discount on both their personal home and auto insurance
• Mutual of Omaha Individual Disability Insurance - Policies providing a monthly benefit if you suffer a covered illness or injury
  Chamber Members receive up to a 15% discount off premiums
• Chamber Pet Advantage-Aetna/Pets Best Insurance - Chamber Members qualify for discounts of 5% if purchased through the Chamber Insurance Trust (CIT) program
  
  

  Participating Avon Chamber Member/CIT Agents

  
  HEALTH INSURANCE
  
  Del Gallo Financial Services, LLC
  17 Briar Hill Road, P.O. Box 717, Avon, CT 06001-0717
  (860) 675-5201
  Contact: Leonard Del Gallo, Jr.
  
  Pawson Associates, Inc., dba The Hunt Agency
  12 Roaring Brook, Avon, CT 06001
  (860) 404-1701
  Contact: Stephen Hunt
  
  Peter M Bakker Agency
  111 Simsbury Road, Avon, CT 06001
  (860) 676-1957
  Contact: Connie Borger
  
  Robert Hensley & Associates
  10 Avon Meadow Lane, Avon, CT 06001
  (860) 678-1090
  Contact: Margi Jakubowski
  
  Tarlov Financial Group
  20 Tower Lane, Avon, CT 06001
  (860) 773-6785
  Contact: Robert Tarlov
  
  HOME & AUTO INSURANCE
  
  Bearingstar Insurance
  23 Waterside Court, Avon, CT 06001
  (860) 284-5844
  Contact: David Bauer