PROGRAMS & SERVICES

The California Independent Grocers Association has a wide array of programs and services available to its members. The “Member Exclusive” services include:

 For additional information about a program or service, select its name from the list below.

 To access other web sites, or for many of our other programs and services please see our Resources page.

CIGA's Credit Card Processing Program: Chase/Paymentech
CIGA's Equipment/Services Program: Bay Equipment Exchange
CIGA's Radio Program
California Coupon Redemption Center
Group Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plan
Group Health Insurance
Group Workers Compensation Insurance
Group Property, Casualty and Crime Insurance
Government Representation
Store Operating Resources
Money Orders and Money Transfer
Publications
Professional Consulting Services
Education
Social Events
Jordan Honeycutt and Associates, LLC

CIGA's Radio Program


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CIGA's Radio Program offers an advertising opportunity, with consumer incentives driven by radio and print advertisement. CIGA's Radio Promotions are exclusive to "Members-Only", providing appreciation to existing customers, and to attract new families to shop, the "local guy", their Independent grocery stores.
CIGA's Radio Promotions:
  • Increase store traffic
  • Increase awareness of the California Independent Grocers Association
  • Successful consumer promotions increase overall store profits.

Click here to download more information on CIGA's Radio Program.

California Coupon Redemption Center - Speed, reliability, integrity plus a sound return on your coupons. That's why thousands of successful retailers have selected California Coupon Redemption Center to handle their coupons since 1964. For more information, call CIGA at 800-852-7606.

Group Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plan - Delta Dental of California (www.deltadental.com), Vision Service Plan (VSP) (www.vsp.com), and Life Insurance with Unum are CIGA's group insurance programs designed for non-union employees.

Group Workers Compensation Insurance - Pooling your Workers Compensation (www.scif.com) premium with hundreds of other CIGA members makes good business sense and greatly increases your chances for annual dividends. Two groups are available for grocery/meat and convenience/liquor store coverages and include a loss prevention program.

CIGA Workers’ Compensation Safety Group recommends that employers take advantage of the available on-site compliance visits conducted by Cal Osha. Visit the Cal/OSHA Consultation Program at their website.

Group Health Insurance - CIGA endorses Western Growers Insurance Services (www.wga.com), offering CIGA members group rates on all major insurance carriers.

Group Property, Casualty and Crime Insurance -An additional benefit to CIGA members is the opportunity to protect your business with a customized insurance program available to grocers, large or small. Your collective buying power enables us to provide you with the most competitive rates, comprehensive coverage, and personalized service from insurance brokers who understand your needs. Shop and Save...with Suhr Risk Services of California (800) 788-1170 (www.insuhr.com) and Blair and Sons (916) 443-3778

Government Representation - Effective representation at all levels of government - local city and county as well as state and federal issues - telling your side of the story when and where it counts to those who can make a difference.

Store Operating Resources - CIGA's ability to volume-purchase printed forms, in-store signs and other helpful informational materials can mean big savings for you on these items. A complete Directory Listing of these materials is available through the CIGA office.

Money Orders and Money Transfer -CIGA endorses MoneyGram International (www.moneygram.com) as the recognized money order and money transfer provider of CIGA. Travelers Express is the #1 money order provider in the nation. Traveler Express' fast, economical and reliable Money Gram, your customers can send money all over the world.

Publications -

CIGA's award-winning TRADE NEWS gives you important, up-to-the minute industry news at a glance. CIGA's comprehensive annual
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DIRECTORY OF MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICES lists the business names, principals, addresses and telephone number of all association retailer and supplier members. It also contains a Buying Guide. Special announcements on fast-breaking news stories affecting the industry are sent out regularly.

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Professional Consulting Services -

Silvers HR Management, LLC
Kim Silvers, SPHR   kim@silvershr.com
www.silvershr.com

Office Phone Fax
Granite Bay (916) 791-8506 (916) 791-1412
Cameron Park (530) 676-9583 (530) 676-9586

Associated Sales Tax Consultants, Inc. (www.astc.com) (916) 369-1200 - CIGA is pleased to recommend the services of a private sales and use tax consulting firm with an outstanding track record of saving Association members money.

Education - CIGA offers an Annual Education Conference for store owners, and Education Seminars are offered throughout the year.

Social Events - CIGA hosts an annual "Installation Banquet" and golf tournaments. These popular events are aimed at bringing grocers and suppliers together in a relaxed atmosphere of fun and fellowship.

JHA Jordan Honeycutt and Associates, LLC (JHA) - (www.jordanhoneycutt.com) Specializing in the perishable departments, this CIGA endorsed company has developed a Deli and Bakery Management System© (DBMS©) that will truly help the independent operator. JHA offers CIGA members a 25% discount on all other products and services and a 35% discount to all owners of a DBMS© allowing CIGA members affordable access to consulting services. This package is exclusive to CIGA members and includes the one-of-a-kind DBMS©. Contact Patricia Jordan at (415) 259-0896 or visit them on the web.

Chase Paymentech - Credit Card Processing Services - (www.paymentech.com) With no application fee, no statement fee & no monthly service fee you can save thousands on your credit card processing with CIGA's newest endorsed provider, Chase Paymentech. Contact Robynn Paxton at (916) 220-2251 or robynn.paxton@chasepaymentech.com today!

Bay Equipment Exchange - CIGA Equipment and Services Program Offering retail and food service merchandise statewide at warehouse prices. Take advantage of a CIGA Member-Only 5% discount on your furnitures, fixture and equipment needs. Contact Mark Brown at (530) 621-2113 or mbrown.bee@sbcglobal.net