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*NEW* STATE AUTO INSURANCE DIVIDEND PROGRAM
MILD is pleased to announce a new property and casualty dividend insurance program for our members provided through State Auto Insurance Companies. This exclusive member program provides:

Quality Insurance Protection, including:

MILD MEMBER MARKETING PROGRAM
MILD members can now subscribe to low-cost websites and email marketing services through an agreement with Que7 (designers of the MILD website).  Customized email messages can be sent on a scheduled basis to customers notifying them of specials, services, helpful cleaning tips, and providing them with coupons.  Members are responsible for collecting email addresses from customers and sending them to Que7, however customers and prospective customers can also sign up for the email list online through your website.  Links to your website can be placed in the email messages, providing customers with access to additional information and other coupons in the website.  Que7 will maintain your mailing list database for you, and change coupons and expiration dates on a regular basis.  An option is available to send special holiday messages and coupons.

Members can select from a number of website designs, or can have a completely custom design created.  Que7 will make routine edits to your website on request. 

There are no contracts with this program, and members can change the services or cancel the program at any time. 

Targeted email marketing is the best way to keep in touch with your customers and get them to use more of your services more often!

CLICK HERE for more information, or call Tom at 866-655-8883, or email at tom@que7.com.

RE/MAX BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY & REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Have you been considering buying an additional store or other commercial business? Maybe you've thought about selling, but you really don't want a "For Sale" sign out in front of your business. Perhaps you've been wondering what the real market value of your existing business is and how to leverage it for re-financing or expansion. What are the keys to the evaluation process? MILD offers a "real" real estate member benefit through its relationship with RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals. RE/MAX is a giant in the commercial real estate business, effectively bringing buyers and seller's together everyday. Contact Tim Beckwith at the MILD office for more information.

ADVANTAGE PLUS!
Instant savings from industry leaders Kay Equipment, American DC Training, and Great Lakes Commercial Sales, Re/Max Business Valuation.

CREDIT CARD PROCESSING & GIFT CARD PROGRAM
1000 FREE CUSTOM GIFT CARDS! MILD proudly announces their new relationship with First Data Corp.  Powering over 1500 Visa and Mastercard transactions per second while processing over 2 Trillion dollars annually for merchants around the globe, First Data leads the world in Payment processing. Offering members special discounted processing rates and 1000 free gift cards with bundled plans, First Data saves you money. First Data supports MILD with a percentage of your processing dollar going directly back to MILD. Call or e-mail David Overley for a free marketing consultation at (517) 803-5435 or david.overley@firstdata.com.

SELF-INSURED WORKERS' COMPENSATION FUND
MILD's Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Fund now has an annual premium of $2.3 million with over 200 participating companies. To receive information, contact Tim Hanna at Regency Group by calling (800) 686-6640.

MILD HEALTH, PROPERTY, & CASUALTY INSURANCE

Members receive competitive rates on health care insurance and property & casualty insurance. For more information, contact Donn Eurich at the MILD office at (517) 327-9207.

MILD DISCOUNT ENERGY PROGRAM

Save money in your company's energy bills (gas and electric) with Kimball Resources. Contact the MILD office, or Edgar "Eddie" Rivera with Kimball at 1-888-345-0440 ext. 31. For more information, click here.

SPECIAL MEMBER DISCOUNT FROM STAPLES

Your Membership with MILD entitles you to an average 50% discount on all Staples products when you order online.  This single membership benefit could save you hundreds of dollars each year! For an enrollment form, call the MILD office at (517) 327-9207.

MILD RETIREMENT & BUSINESS PLANNING
MILD's partnership with Terry Allie and MB Financial Group can help you plan your financial future. To learn more about Business Planning, Investment Strategies and Education Funding Strategies contact Terry at (248) 770-4086.

CLEAN TALK NEWSLETTER

Keeping you up-to-date with issues and events concerning the laundering and dry cleaning industry.  Advertising opportunities are available.

NESHAP COMPLIANCE CALENDAR
Beginning in 2007 this invaluable benefit is provided to members only.

EDUCATION SEMINARS

MILD brings you excellent educational programs with some of the top instructors in the nation. From Spotting, Pressing, and Counter Service to Management issues and much more. Click here to visit the Education page!

GARMENT ANALYSIS

MILD Members receive special rates on Garment Analysis through Ruth Wilson.  Ruth is an expert in the field and is a textile analyst and consultant for various retail stores, manufactures, and Better Business Bureaus.  Call the MILD office for more information.

STATE GOVERNMENT INVOLVEMENT

MILD is actively involved with the Michigan Legislature and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, representing the fabricare industry and giving you recognition and our industry a voice in the State government.

ANNUAL CONVENTION

MILD's Annual Convention gives the industry a chance to unite, meet new friends, and get

reacquainted with old ones.  This year's Convention is at the Thomas Edison Inn in Port Huron, MI - July 27-28, 2007.  For more information, contact Jenny at the MILD office at (517) 327-9207.

FREE TAX RATE ANALYSIS

Is your company paying too much in unemployment insurance tax to the state? Unemployment

Services Inc. (USI) can provide your company with a FREE analysis of your current unemployment tax rate to ensure the rate is appropriate based on your company's size and claims filed. USI also helps fight claims and arbitrate claims for a company. If you have any questions, contact Kent Downey at (248) 926-8900.

MILD WEBSITE (www.mildmi.org)

The MILD website is a great resource. Members can get the most up-to-date information on events, member services, legislation and news affecting the fabricare industry.