"My family has been in the convenience store industry for over 40-yrs. In that time, we have been associated with many organizations. TGCA has been and will continue to be a valuable tool for our success. The networking, education, relationships, and the Member Programs, help us in our day-to-day operations. Last year alone, we were able to save $20,000 in operating expenses because of the programs created by TGCA. I'm sure they will do the same for you."
Cary Rabb
Wag-A-Bag
Member Benefits
In addition to all TGCA events and government representation, members have access to a network of recommended services that enable you to improve your business as well as your profits. All TGCA benefit providers were chosen for their competitive rates and outstanding service.
Please contact these providers to learn more about the benefits available to TGCA members.
ATM Services TGCA recommends Cord Financial Services and Access Cash. Access Cash (Technique Data Systems) is a leader in the field of non-financial institution ATM deployment. Cord Financial Services offers ATM Sales, processing and placements to TGCA members at a member only rate. With TGCA's program you'll receive more money per transaction than with other programs, and generate additional income.
For additional information, contact Rick Johnson with TGCA at 800/856-8342.
Coupon Redemption Program TGCA Coupon Redemption Service provides an efficient, low-cost coupon processing program and clearinghouse for retailers. This accurate and reliable sorting and counting service has provided members with quick payments free of hassle or worry for more than 40 years.
For additional information, contact Esmeralda Flores with TGCA at 800/856-8342.
Credit Card Processing Are you maximizing your credit card sales potential? TGCA is able to offer a credit card rate based on national volume, thus giving you the lowest price around.
For additional information, contact Rick Johnson with TGCA at 800/856-8342.
Electronic Fund Transfers The SHAZAM network was founded in 1976 by community financial institutions. The network currently supports more than 10,000 merchants in 42 states and more than 1,600 financial institutions; SHAZAM hold endorsements from 12 industry trade organizations. With field offices in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin, SHAZAM is one of the largest shared EFT networks in the Midwest.
For additional information, visit SHAZAM at www.shazam.net.
Insurance & Benefit Program
Patriot Health is offering comprehensive health and life insurance solutions. Members of TGCA and employees can individually enroll under a group rate. Products available are: Individual Major Medical, Small Group Major Medical (2-99 employee), and Limited Medical Insurance.
Headline News is an informative monthly newsletter distributed to TGCA members. Members can find important on industry events and issues. It also provides upcoming information on conveentions, conferences, golf tournaments, and other events for TGCA and TGCA's local chapters.
Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Shield
TGCA has partnered with The Benefits Group, a pre-paid legal service to provide your employees with protection of their legal rights, security for their families, and peace of mind knowing that they have access to an experienced law firm. They also offer identity theft proteciton with the Identity Theft Shield. Services include: preventative legal services, will preparation, other legal services, and identity theft monitoring.
For more information contact Patrick Melvin, The Benefits Group & The Bomba Group at 817/925-1628 or visit www.dfwbenefitsgroup.com. Patrick will make a personal on-site visit to discuss their benefit options, answer questions, and enroll your employees.
We have many members that have enrolled and have had excellence experiences utilizing Pre-Paid Legal’s Services: Smart Stops, C.D. Hartnett, Double D Food & Fuel, North Central Distributors and Atkinson-Crawford Sales are just a few. There has been no LESS than a 75% participation among the employees even though it is 100% employee paid.
Texas Grocery & Convenience Educational Foundation
Every year the Texas Grocery & Convenience Educational Foundation (TGCEF) awards scholarships to deserving students who are employees or the sons or daughters of employees of TGCA members. These scholarships honor TGCA's commitment toward a higher education for our younger generations.
For additional information, contact Rick Johnson with TGCA at 800/856-8342.
Website & On-Line Buyer's Guide
TGCA's website www.txgca.org provides information on all TGCA activities, and includes an On-Line Buyer's Guide. The On-Line Buyers guide is a one-stop-shop for retailers to facilitate finding local suppliers and wholesalers of products or services. It is searchable by product categories and lists companies names and contact information.
Worker's Comp TGCA has partnered with First Cardinal of Texas to form the Mercantile Trust of Texas. Members have enjoyed a 10-15% savings on their annual premiums and also have the possibility of a dividend, based on the success of the trust, approval of Texas Department of Insurance, and approval of the Board of Trustees.
For additional information contact Rick Johnson, TGCA at 800/856-8342 or contact Dennis Mellan, First Cardinal of Texas: 469/713-5363.
YED - Young Executives Division The YED is designed to involve the next generation of leaders in our industry. YED is a leadership committee of TGCA and provides opportunities for young executives to network with their peers from every segment of the industry as well as mentor others who have established their leadership within their organization.
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