ORA
members save millions of dollars annually by using
the endorsed services listed below. ORA's professional
staff saves you valuable time by interviewing
and analyzing these companies' products, services
and pricing. You receive the highest quality service
at competitive pricing when you use a company
endorsed by ORA. These
services are brought to you by Oregon Restaurant
Association Member Services Inc.
Insurance - Liberty Northwest and Garth T. Rouse & Associates
Workers'
Compensation Insurance
ORA's Group Workers' Comp Insurance Program
underwritten by Liberty Northwest Insurance
has saved ORA members over $85 million dollars
since its inception in 1984!
Property
& Liability Insurance
The ORA Property and Liability Group Program
underwritten by Liberty Northwest Insurance
offers the only P&L dividend program in
Oregon available only to qualified ORA members.
Health Insurance
The ORA Health Insurance Program, administered through Garth T. Rouse & Associates features:
- Multiple carriers in Oregon
- Great selection of plan choices
- Customized quotes for your group
- Access to many statewide providers
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Credit
Card Processing Services - First Data
ORA
members have access to a credit card processing
program featuring national pricing and features,
sold and delivered at the local level. First Data provides a credit card processing program designed
specifically for the restaurant industry, with
low rates available to ORA members.
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Marketing
& Design Services - Creative Center
The
Creative Center offers a number of valuable
services to ORA members at ratesconsiderably
less than graphic design or marketing consultation
services “on the open market.” These services
include web design, logos, corporate identity,
brochures, menu design, publications, as well
as ads, direct mail, copyrighting, and photography.
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Nutrition and Menu-Labeling Services Program - foodCALC
FoodCalc®, makers of an online tool, MenuCalc, instantly calculates the nutritional profile of recipes. MenuCalc will provide ORA members with an exclusive discount of 10 percent off already low prices for nutrition analysis and regulatory compliance services related to Oregon’s new Menu-Labeling law which goes into effect January 1, 2010. The sophisticated tool successfully cuts costs in half by leveraging web-based technology and a growing database of 25,000-plus ingredients.
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Point-Of-Sale
(POS) Systems - Micros
MICROS
Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of
point-of-sale (POS) systems worldwide. Qualified
ORA member companies receive a 5% discount on
their purchase of MICROS hardware and software
POS systems for both the front and back of the
house operations.
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Voluntary Insurance - Aflac
Aflac insurance policies can enhance your benefits package in the face of rising health insurance costs...at no direct cost to your company! Aflac policies can also help retain workers and improve overall employee morale. These employee-paid policies can be made available to your employees at the payroll rate. FICA obligations may be reduced if Aflac policies are made available on a pre-tax basis, saving money for both the employee and the employer!
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Waste Vegetable Oil Recycling - Standard Biodiesel USA, Inc.
Standard Biodiesel pays ORA member restaurants for used cooking oil; provides clean fresh containers with quick reliable service on a frquent basis; includes a Certificate of Carbon Reduction for display to customers.
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Music Licensing - BMI
Beginning January 1, 2010, participating association members will receive a 5% discount for their membership and another 5% discount when they license and/or pay in full online at www.BMI.com/ede. In addition, they will receive another 10% discount for timely payment. When licensing or paying online, customers will receive all of the applicable discounts as they move through the licensing process.
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More
reasons to become a Member
Oregon
Restaurant Association is your best resource for
staying abreast of industry trends, legislative
activity, and operational best practices. As a
member, you will have access to:
- Powerful representation before the Legislature and State Agencies (OLCC, Health Division, BOLI, Lottery, etc.) from the business community's premier Government Affairs team.
- World-class training programs - Food Handler Certificates online, Alcohol Server training, and free or discounted seminars and programs featuring top industry experts.
- Premiere industry sources of news and information:
- Main Ingredient magazine.
- Confidential Bulletin members-only monthly publication with tips from legal and health experts.
- Access to NRA's Information Service and Library through your automatic dual membership.
- Networking with colleagues at statewide and regional events.
- Answers to your questions from your ORA staff at 503-682-4422 or 800-462-0619.
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As an Associate
Member of ORA, you gain access to a wealth of
business development resources to grow your
business. We’ll put you in direct contact
with owners, operators and purchasing decision
makers for Oregon’s restaurant industry!
You’ll
have access to resources such as:
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Placement
of your advertising message directly in front
of 27,100+ monthly readers…your customers!
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Presence
in front of 12,000-14,000 industry buyers
and influentials as part of the annual NW
Foodservice Tradeshow.
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Continuing
customer referrals with your listing in the
online Buyer’s Guide, and annual Buyer’s
Guide mailed to all Oregon
foodservice establishments.
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Access to
the industry’s best database of restaurant
customers, for direct marketing, sales contacts,
and business development leads.
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See
the complete
list of sales enhancing resources you
gain as an associate member of ORA.
Become
A Member
To
become a member of the Oregon Restaurant Association,
complete our online registration, or download
a membership form, print and complete the form,
and mail or fax it to the ORA with your payment.
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