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 Whom to Contact Chuck LaGrange Blackline R&D Tax Credit Assessment How much do YOU want to save? You'll need to invest in training programs, regulatory compliance guides, market information and industry forecasts to compete in today's global market. SPI helps you save money when you do. As an SPI member, you get proprietary products and services that save you time and money, improve your productivity and make you more competitive in today's increasingly challenging international marketplace – all at discounted rates verses non-members. The whole point of our existence is to help you. Stay competitive. How much can our cost-savings programs save you? Blackline R&D Tax Credit Assessment Your company may qualify for an R&D tax credit you do not know about. Many small to mid-size plastics companies mistakenly believe they are only making products for their customers when, in fact, they are also engaged in substantial R&D through their process development and improvement activities. Qualifying businesses that have not yet taken advantage of the R&D Tax Credit may be able to save substantial amounts of money right now. They also may reduce future tax liabilities and improve cash flow. SPI's agreement with Black Line Group makes their tax code specialists available to quickly assess your company's qualifications for the R&D Tax Credit. Black Line Group's experience working with many small to mid-size manufacturers can help your company realize the savings it may be entitled to under the R&D Tax Credit. Contact Black Line Group today to find out how much you can save... Scott Schmidt, phone (763) 550-0111.
Sentry Insurance Program Sentry Insurance and SPI have teamed up to offer our members an insurance program that focuses plastics manufacturers, protecting them against losses that can disrupt operations or even jeopardize their business. Sentry Insurance is one of the nation's leading insurers of manufacturers of plastics and rubber goods. This plan--available only to SPI members--covers:
For more information on this invaluable and exclusive SPI member benefit, contact: Doug Austin, phone (800) 883-8137. SPI Tax$aver Program Don't pay more than you owe! The SPI Tax$aver Program can decrease your property taxes and increase your bottom line. It can help your company become stronger, more competitive, and more profitable. Average tax savings for participants in the program is now approaching 20 percent. The SPI Tax$aver Program is a partnership between SPI and The Property Tax Advisory Group (PTAG). More information...
 Developed for the industry by SPI and the Spherion Assessment Group, PeopleScreen™, quickly and accurately screens any number of job candidates, from hourly positions up to mid-level managers, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Stop wasting time interviewing "nonstarters." PeopleScreen™ helps you focus only on the best candidates for your team. More information... Operator Training & Safety Programs Plastics Learning Network... Are your employees ready for the future? A well-trained workforce is essential for survival in today's increasingly competitive global market. SPI's Plastics Learning Network (PLN) processor training program can give you the competitive edge you'll need for manufacturing in the 21st century. www.plasticslearning.org. Safety Training. Protect your workers' health and lives and save money on insurance, legal and time-loss costs. SPI's effective worker health and safety groups work closely with federal and state environmental protection agencies, OSHA and others to bring high-quality safety training to the plastics industry. More information... National Certification Programs National Certification in Plastics...SPI's National Certification in Plastics (NCP™) program tests plastics operations employees' skills and knowledge against defined and measurable standards, to bring the highest level of safety, quality and productivity to your manufacturing operations. The NCP™ exams cover the four major plastics processes: injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming and blow molding. NCP documents your employees' understanding of basic safety procedures, storage, handling, machine operations and other critical skill sets. Exams are offered over the Internet and at more than 300 testing centers throughout the U.S. and Canada. www.certifyme.org. Discounted Trade Shows & Conferences SPI member companies receive a substantial discount on booth space and select booth space before non-members at NPE and Plastics USA. Free Statistics Reports SPI's Size and Impact of the Plastics Industry on the U.S. Economy, Global Business Trends, Partners, Hot Products and the Committee on Equipment Statistics Annual & Quarterly Reports are free to SPI members. Find ways to expand your business – here in the United States and in fast-growing overseas markets. Members can take advantage of SPI's international trade programs and expertise. www.plasticsdatasource.org.
 In our continuing effort to add more value to your SPI membership, SPI has partnered with OfficeMax to provide you with office supply products at members-only discount pricing.
 Renting Cars Made Easy! Hertz, the world's leading vehicle renting organization, is represented in the United States and more than 150 foreign countries. Through an agreement between SPI and the Hertz Corporation, SPI members can take advantage of special year-round discounts of up to 10 percent on daily, weekly, weekend, and monthly rentals for business or pleasure, traveling in the U.S. or worldwide. In addition, SPI members can take advantage of special offers, upgrades and more. Your SPI/Hertz CDP number is the key. Call 1-800-654-2200 or visit the Hertz web site when making your reservation. Then present your Hertz Member Discount Card at the time of rental. It's that easy! More information...
 myYellow.com Transportation Solutions Available to all SPI members at a substantial discount, myYellow.com is the leading provider of guaranteed, time-definite, defect-free, hassle-free transportation for business consumers worldwide. Use myYellow.com's online tools to quickly look up service information, rate quotes and account information for guaranteed, expedited services. All SPI members receive:
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