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BY JENNIFER ROBNETT 2018 MEMBERSHIP CO-CHAIR INSURANCE RISK SERVICES Benefits Brush-Up MBAKS member benefits you should get to know better. "The annual refund our small company receives more than pays for the cost of (MBAKS) membership. And we can take advantage of other great benefits, as well!" —Shannon Dodge, Superior Slabjacking "I didn't get anything out of my membership." We hear this sometimes from members leaning toward not renewing their membership. We almost always learn these members have not engaged in the association. Think about those money booths on game shows where the bills are blown through the air. You have to at least grab the cash, right? If you are in the residential building industry, MBAKS membership will benefit you in some way, probably many. You just have to reach out and grab the benefits that best fit you. Here are just a few. GET VERSED ON QUICKBOOKS Here's the CliffsNotes summary on our newest benefit, QuickBooks accounting software, featuring expert guidance from partner ebs Associates. MBAKS members receive up to 50% off select QuickBooks products. ebs Associates also offers education, workshops, webinars, and ongoing courses to earn certifications that drive success. Learn more at mbafinancehub.com GET A GRIP! While the workers' comp program is one of our biggest benefits, many don't know why. GRIP helps employers stay safe and save money by offering expert claims assistance, lowering L&I premiums, and helping MBAKS member employers earn bigger refunds— to the tune of $12.4 million combined in 2017. Participants also pay $11 million less in L&I premiums than the base rate (before refunds). It's no wonder more than 1,100 current MBAKS members are GRIP participants. Learn more at mbaGRIP.com FUEL FOR THOUGHT The MBAKS Group Fuel Program, in partnership with Associated Petroleum Products (APP), offers a quarterly rebate of 7.5 cents per gallon of fuel purchased. Data organization and fuel tracking makes for easy invoicing and security controls ensure only your employees are accessing the tens of thousands of fueling locations across the U.S. and Canada while they are on the job. Learn more at associatedpetroleum. com/mbaks LEARN DURING THE DAY AND NETWORK AT NIGHT Looking to learn something new or connect with like-minded professionals after hours? MBAKS offers 200-plus educational and networking events annually— from exclusive events with area elected o§cials to happy hours specific to your area of expertise. Get going at mbaks.com/ classesandevents FEELING CHARITABLE? Participate in one of the MBAKS signature events, Rampathon or Painting a Better Tomorrow, or a co-hosted event with one of our charitable partners—or do them all! Our volunteer events create invaluable brand exposure, plus there's free pizza. Dig in at mbaks.com/giving-back FREE NETWORKING EVENT MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL LUNCHEON MONTHLY | 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. FIRST WEDS | MBAKS Eat, learn, and have some fun 31 SPRING 2018 master builder º" »