SAMA utilizes strength in numbers to develop strategic partnerships and create exclusive benefit programs. The goal of each program is to offer lower pricing or greater advantages than members would be able to obtain on their own.
SAMA led the way for all Missouri manufacturers to have access to affordable health care through collective group purchasing. Initially formed in 2005 with 32 member companies, as of January 1, 2008, the SAMA I Health Care Consortium will expand to include nearly 50 companies representing over 3,000 covered lives - one of the largest buying groups for health care in southwest Missouri. Formation of additional health care groups will be based on member interest.
Through a partnership with Jenkins & Associates, SAMA member companies can achieve significant cost savings and rate guarantees for Group Life, Group Dental, Group Vision, Group Short-Term Disability and Group Long-Term Disability. [MEMBERS-ONLY: more]
An exclusive arrangement between SAMA, Jenkins & Associates, and Nationwide Risk Consulting Inc, allows SAMA members to receive a complimentary workers' compensation audit, manage their workers' compensation costs more effectively, and gain confidence in their assessment procedures. [MEMBERS-ONLY: more]
A long-time partnership with Penmac, the #1 staffing service in southwest Missouri, provides SAMA members access to a variety of HR products and services at special discount pricing. [MEMBERS-ONLY: more]
SAMAHRSolutions provides an extensive array of online HR Answers, Tools & Training Presentations from Business & Legal Reports, which enables companies of all sizes to better manage their human resource needs. New in 2008! [MEMBERS-ONLY: more]
SAMAWorkplaceSafety, a robust online resource from Business & Legal Reports, will help SAMA members develop and implement an effective Safety Training & Compliance program. New in 2008! [MEMBERS-ONLY: more]
WIESE Discount Program
Through an exclusive partnership with WIESE Material Handling, the largest material handling dealer in the United States, all SAMA members now qualify for extensive discounts. New in 2008! [MEMBERS-ONLY: more]
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