Membership
Marketplace
Find affordable products and services for your employees and business
Members have access to the WTIA marketplace. We partner with best-of-class organizations to offer exclusive solutions that meet core business needs. Our partners have extensive experience serving the technology community and can move your business forward. Join now and take advantage of the following services:
Computer Equipment:
WTIA Member Employees receive up to a 12% discount off Dell list
prices on Dimension desktops and Inspiron notebooks. This Purchase
Program also offers the same promotions (free upgrades, etc.) that
are offered on www.dell.com Home and Home Office website.
Click the following link to take advantage of your Washington
Technology Industry Association Member discount:
www.dell.com/watecheep
As a Dell Member Purchase Program participant, you will continue
to receive all current, advertised promotions and discounted
shipping, corporate-level telephone technical support and
award-winning customer service.
If you have any questions, please call 1-800-695-8133 to speak
to a Dell EPP Sales Representative. Please provide the Washington
Technology Industry Association Dell Member ID Number:
GS85709457
Purchases are Not for Resale or Export. WTIA member agrees and
represents that the purchase is for their own internal use only,
not for resale or export. Other terms and conditions apply.
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Health Benefits:
The Washington Technology Industry Association offers
member companies comprehensive employee benefits and health
solutions. We leverage our collective purchasing power and industry
relationships to bring member companies preferred pricing and
administrative discounts specifically tailored to meet the needs of
the technology industry.
To learn more about the WTIA Health Trust,contact your broker
today. Many of the area's brokers are accredited to offer you the
WTIA Health Trust. Not sure if your broker is accredited? Contact
info@washingtontechnology.org to find out. Don't have a broker?
Contact Steve Uno at AH&T Insurance
suno@ahtins.com.
Hotel Accommodations
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel is pleased to be partnering with the
Washington Technology Industry Association and is offering its
members the following exclusive room rates:
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel is ideally located in the heart of
Seattle, footsteps from the city's most exciting attractions,
including the famous Pike Place Market, Seattle Waterfront and
Space Needle, plus a multitude of museums, theatres, shops and
restaurants. In addition to 450 well-appointed guestrooms and
suites, The Olympic also offers more than 26,000 square feet of
stunning meeting space and countless amenities; including a full
service health club, spa, and indoor swimming pool. By delivering
luxury, timeless style and unparalleled service in unrivaled
surroundings, The Fairmont Olympic Hotel gains a place in the heart
of each guest who passes through its doors.
In addition to the discounted room rates, The Fairmont Olympic
Hotel will provide WTIA members with the following:
- Complimentary High Speed Internet access in all guest rooms and
wireless access in all public areas
- Complimentary town car service within the downtown 300+
companies launched
- Complimentary daily coffee/tea service in the Lobby &
Fitness Center until 10am
- Complimentary access to our Fitness Center - includes indoor
pool, whirlpool, dry sauna, state-of-the-art exercise equipment and
complimentary bottled water
- Complimentary overnight shoe shine
- Complimentary Seattle Times, Wall Street Journal or USA Today
upon request, and Business Center located on the 12th floor -
features state-of-the-art office equipment and secretarial
services.
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Human Resources Consulting:
Resourceful HR is a human resources outsourcing, consulting and
HR temp staffing company for organizations seeking greater return
on their HR investment. Our knowledgeable team will get to know
your organization, stage of growth and business goals and advise
you on how to create a results-oriented and cost-effective
strategy. Whether you require outsourced HR, recruiting services or
an HR temp staffing solution, we help you achieve immediate and
long-term results so you can focus on other aspects of your
business.
Clients often ask us, "Which HR activities should I focus on
first to ensure the best return on investment?" We have found that
organizations that periodically take time to review current
practices and identify enhancements achieve better business
results. Our HR assessment is designed to help businesses
prioritize their HR activities by determining what's working and
what could be improved. The result is a comprehensive report that
helps businesses identify quick fixes as well as long-term
solutions that achieve business objectives.
We are always striving to provide best practices as well as HR
tips and information in an effort to help all Northwest
organizations achieve a competitive advantage and ensure they have
the tools to manage high-performance growth. We encourage you to
take advantage of the hands-on HR tips and expert HR strategies
available on our
blog, in our
monthly newsletter and at our quarterly
NW HR Best Practices Roundtable. For even more information we
encourage you to visit our website,
follow us on Twitter and like us on
Facebook. Or just give us a call! We look forward to learning more
about your organization and HR needs!
Contact: Josh Hedrick
Phone: (206) 463-3110
Email: JHedrick@resourcefulhr.com
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Personal Banking Services:
First Tech is the nation's premier credit union serving
employees and family members of the world's leading technology
companies. With First Tech, you're gaining a financial partner that
understands the needs of tech employees and is committed to being
your partner in building a strong financial future.
First Tech offers a comprehensive package of accounts and
services including traditional banking and mortgage services. To
learn more call, click or stop by a branch.
firsttechfed.com I
855.855.8805
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401(k), Profit Sharing, and Deferred Compensation Plans
DAI Financial provides consulting and advisory services to
business owners and trustees of employer-sponsored retirement
plans. As these programs become more and more complex and
highly regulated by the IRS and Department of Labor, your interests
may be best served by an advisor who specializes in this field . .
. this is the sole focus of Jon Muench of DAI Financial.
Client services include:
- Periodic independent fiduciary review of plan investment
offerings, including recommendations for replacement when
warranted
- Review of plan features (eligibility, vesting, contribution
styles, distributions, etc.) with suggested revisions & review
of impacts
- Review of annual compliance test results & impact on your
maximum contributions to the plan
- Compliance support for your staff in operating the plan
- Periodic market review for comparison of fees &
services
- On-site education meetings for your employees
Contact Jon Muench for a complimentary analysis of your plan's
administrative and investment fees, or for a proposal to start a
plan for your employees for the first time.
Securities offered through KMS Financial Services, Inc.
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Personal Home Loans:
HomesStreet Bank is partnering with WTIA to offer a package of
homeownership discounts and services with the Hometown Home Loan
Program. You'll have access to affordable homeownership
opportunities to help you make the most out of your personal and
professional life, whether you want to buy a home closer to where
you work, or refinance to make more your paycheck work for you.
Participants typically save $1,700 on the costs
associated with purchasing or refinancing their homes - and many
save even more.
Benefits include:
- 50% off your loan origination fee
- Discounts on closing costs, inspection fees, and escrow
fees
- Special loan programs only for program members with flexible
guidelines and requirements
- Down payment assistance programs for qualified homebuyers
- Free home buying classes and brown bag seminars
- Non-commissioned experienced loan officers
- Extended office hours and convenient locations
The Hometown Home Loan Program also has important partners who
provide additional service discounts, programs, and resources for
our customers.
As a WTIA member, you can share the gift of homeownership with
your immediate family members. The Hometown Family program lets
your parents or children use your Hometown Home Loan Program
benefits to save thousands when they finance their home through
HomeStreet Bank's Affinity Lending Center.
To learn more about the Hometown Home Loan Program, visit the
WTIA members HomeStreet webpage at www.homestreet.com/WTIA. You can also contact
an Affinity Lending Center near you:
Seattle: 206-628-0207
Toll-Free: 888-425-6990
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Personal Insurance:
For more than 85 years, Liberty Mutual has been a leader in
the insurance industry precisely because of programs like Group
Savings Plus. Through our partnership with WTIA, you are
offered a complete range of automobile, home, and other personal
insurance protection with group discounts and superior coverage.
Liberty Mutual is able to offer better rates on auto and home
insurance to better drivers like you! With Liberty Mutual, you'll
enjoy:
- Competitive rates on auto and home insurance**
- Rates guaranteed for 12 months, not six
- Convenient payment plans, including automatic payroll
deduction, with no down payment***
- Additional savings based on your age, driving experience and
auto equipment (such as anti-lock brakes and airbags) **
- Round-the-clock claims service
- 24-Hour Emergency Roadside Assistance
- Personalized service and special savings from a company that
has been helping people live safer, more secure lives since 1912.
For more information, please visit www.libertymutual.com/wtiamembers.
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Voice and Data Connectivity:
WCI is an award-winning next-generation voice and data service
provider. Since 1995, we have been building custom
telecommunications solutions for dynamic emerging and enterprise
market leaders requiring seamless and cost-effective business
connectivity. Our expert service and technical staff search out,
implement, and maintain voice and data solutions that deliver
between 15 to 40 percent savings over traditional carriers.
Interested in becoming a partner? Contact us at info@washingtontechnology.org
today!