The voice of the independent grocer
Bringing Value to the Independent Grocer
Membership Programs and Services
Member Benefits:
- Government Relations - Direct access to in-house lobbyist
- Workers Compensation Safety Group with State Compensation Insurance Fund. CIGA & CSOA members-only are eligible
to participate.
- Insurances - CIGA's Grocers Insurance Fund (GIF) offers members-only: Delta
Dental and Vision Service Plan (VSP) Insurance. Call 800/852-7606 to learn
more.
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- Click here to visit Delta Dental's
website
- Click here to visit VSP's website
- Coupon Redemption - No counting/sorting - Send your coupons to California Coupon Redemption Center (CCRC)
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Radio Program - Sponsorsing vendors underwrite radio advertising to participating
retail members at no cost; providing point of sale materials for a consumer driven chance to win prizes
- Credit Card Processing Program: Bank of America Merchant Services offers CIGA member stores special pricing
- Store Equipment Program - Take advantage of a CIGA member-only discount on your furnitures, fixture and equipment
needs
- Medical Insurance - CIGA endorses Western Growers Association Trust for medical insurance quotes from all major carriers
- Operating Resources: Operating resources and requried signs to keep your store up-to-date
- Newsletter: CIGA Trade News - Membership Newsletter
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Directory of Membership & Services/Buying Guide - This annual publication
lists the membership and includes a Buying Guide.
- Golf Tournament - CIGA's Sonoma Golf Tournament is an excellent way to network with fellow grocers and vendors!
- Installation Banquet - This annual banquet honors the Retailer and Associate Member of the Year and installs the Board of
Directors
- Education Conference - This annual event is held at exclusive resort locations and providing education on industry topics
- Professional Consultant - Silvers HR Management
