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From WUIS: Governor Pat Quinn is urging business owners to support his plans for overhauling state employee pensions and Medicaid. He spoke to a gathering of Illinois manufacturers and retailers in Springfield…Mark Denzler is vice president of the Illinois Manufacturer’s Association. “Well Illinois businesses want to operate in state that’s not bankrupt, that’s not on the edge of a fiscal abyss. So it’s important that the state of Illinois, the Governor and General Assembly address pensions and Medicaid which are spiraling out of control, so we applaud the Governor’s message for fiscal restraint, for reforming pensions and Medicaid, and we think it’s a movement in the right direction.” It’s unclear if lawmakers will keep going in that direction, however. TO READ MORE …
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Customized Shipping Solutions

DateMonday, January 3, 2011 at 7:36PM

 

The Illinois Manufacturers' Association has partnered with the leading transportation providers in the industry to help members save more time and money on all types of shipping services. The IMA has teamed up with FedEx, YRC (formerly Yellow and Roadway), USF Companies & New Penn and UPS Supply Chain Solutions. Whether you ship envelopes, packages, pallets, or crates, these carriers can provide a solution.

IMA members can now save up to 29% on select FedEx® shipping services and can also take advantage of additional savings on FedEx Freight® and FedEx National LTLSM services. IMA is proud to support our members and has teamed up with FedEx to help boost your bottom line. If you are looking for reliable and cost-effective shipping, you can count on FedEx to deliver.

IMA members can now take advantage of the following discounts on select FedEx services:

  • Up to 29% on select FedEx Express® U.S. services
  • Up to 25% on select FedEx Express international services
  • Up to 20% on select FedEx Ground® services
  • Up to 10% on select FedEx Home Delivery® services
  • Additional savings on FedEx Freight® and FedEx National LTLSM services

Once you have enrolled in the FedEx Advantage® Program, your discounts will automatically be applied to your FedEx account number. Best of all, there are no costs and no minimum shipping requirements to take advantage of this great member benefit.

For more information or enroll in the FedEx Advantage Program, please go to http://www.1800members.com/ILMA or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1.800.636.2377, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. EST, M-F).


 

Yellow and Roadway have integrated to give you YRC - the genuine heavyweight expert with the most comprehensive network available. IMA members can receive competitive discounts on qualifying less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments. YRC offers flexible, efficient solutions, including comprehensive regional and national coverage with a full suite of guaranteed, expedited and specialized services.

  • Expedited Precision™ offers you expedited, time-definite, air and ground service backed by our industry-leading customer satisfaction guarantee.
  • Guaranteed Precision™ will get your goods to their destination with a guarantee, ensuring delivery, on or before the standard service date by noon, 5 p.m., or within a customer-defined window, or you don't pay.
  • Exhibit is a single source to satisfy your shipping needs to, from and between trade shows - including air and ground, expedited and guaranteed.
  • Cross-border dedicated service to Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
  • YRC.com allows users to easily access shipping information 24/7.

If you would like to enroll in the IMA Shipping Program or would just like some more information please call 1-800-MEMBERS (636-2377) or visit http://www.1800members.com/ILMA.


 

USF Companies and New Penn: Save on regional, next day less than truckload freight services throughout the U.S. and parts of Canada.

  • USF Holland: Reliable service in the Midwest, Southeast, and parts of Canada
  • USF Reddaway: Reliable service throughout the Pacific Northwest and parts of Canada
  • New Penn: Reliable service throughout the Northeast and parts of Canada

If you would like to enroll in the IMA Shipping Program or would just like some more information please call 1-800-MEMBERS (636-2377) or visit http://www.1800members.com/ILMA.


 

Save at least 45% on North American Freight and 20% on International Air Freight 

  • North American Air Freight - Guaranteed Next Day, 2nd Day, and Economy Service
  • International Air Freight - Gold Priority, Express, Preferred, and Standard Services

If you would like to enroll in the IMA Shipping Program or would just like some more information please call 1-800-MEMBERS (636-2377) or visit http://www.1800members.com/ILMA.

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