A Helping Hand

For anyone owning or operating a business, the days are already long enough. After all, dealing with daily challenges is enough to make a person constantly wonder, “What’s next?”

Whether it’s something that’s a regular part of doing business or unplanned, it’s not unusual for the days to get longer when the business needs to turn to an outside vendor for a remedy. Along with that comes the uncertainty of who to trust and whether the price will be a budget-buster.

Instead of wasting anyone’s valuable time researching and calling to collect quotes, the Arizona Technology Council Preferred Business Partners program was launched to provide significant member discounts on the products and services technology businesses need most.

Companies participating in the program are active Council members committed to providing high-quality products and services with highly reduced prices solely for AZTC members.

The Council’s Preferred Business Partners for 2023 are:

AmpleTech Refresh

Up to 50% off fees on asset processing, data destruction, electronics recycling and logistics services

AmpleTech Refresh is a federally compliant asset management provider that specializes in IT asset disposition, value recovery, electronics recycling, data destruction or wiping, lift and shift transport, asset deinstallation and removal, and more. Receive a quick response, white-glove experience and an exclusive pricing structure available only to Council members.  ampletechrefresh.com

Arizona Lithographers

10% discount on printing services

AZ Litho, the Southwest’s leading “Green Initiative” printing company, offers full-service printing capabilities. With nearly 70 years of printing excellence behind it, AZ Litho can handle any printing projects, including business cards, brochures, pocket folders, manuals, poster, banner, signage, vehicle wraps and more.  azlitho.com

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Wide variety of health plan options to suit company needs

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona has created exclusive medical and dental plans available only to Council members, who now have access to health care benefits that would typically only be available to large employers. When multiple small businesses join together as one association, they can take advantage of comprehensive health benefits to help attract and retain top talent.  azblue.com/individualsandfamilies

HighPeak Advisors

10% off R&D tax credit services fees

A full-service tax credit firm, HighPeak Advisors specializes in helping innovative companies across the United States take advantage of powerful tax savings every year with the R&D tax credit. If a company is involved in developing new or improving existing products or processes, this is a tax credit program worth looking into.  highpeakaz.com

Infinity Insurance Partners

Up to 15% off contracts with preferred carriers

From the property an organization occupies to insuring the product or service a company is developing, Infinity Insurance Partners knows where organizations are headed and makes sure they are covered.  infinityinsurancepartners.com

UBS Financial Services, Inc.

Multiple employer 401(k) with fiduciary liability reduction and cost savings

As the world’s largest and only truly global wealth manager, UBS Financial provides expertise to grow businesses, manage  risks and invest for the future. As a highly respected financial institution, UBS Financial understands the importance of numbers and is proud of its continued focus on delivering business and financial results for its stakeholders.

• Interested in applying to join or learn more about the Preferred Business Program? Criteria for partners include:
• Must be current Council member in good standing.
• Discount to members must be substantive and not accessible through other channels.
• When appropriate, partners must be willing to promote the program to current clients and customers through email marketing, social media, company newsletters and the company website.
• Partner must commit to sponsor a minimum of $3,000 annually, whether through an annual or event-specific AZTC sponsorship.

aztechcouncil.org/401k-multiple-employer-plan

Contact the Arizona Technology Council at aztechcouncil.org/contact to see if your organization would qualify to become a partner or learn more about the Preferred Business Partners program.