Benefits From MCAA

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Live Webinar Packages

The MCAA has created bulk webinar packages that allow contractors to purchase packs of five, eight or 10 Live Webinars at discounted prices. Live Webinar packages are valid for all webinars, priced $75 for MCAA members and $100 for non-members.

Package pricing is as follows:

Five Pack (Save $75)

  • ?? $300 MCAA members
  • ?? $425 non-members

Eight Pack (Save $160)

  • ?? $440 MCAA members
  • ?? $640 non-members

Ten Pack (Save $250)

  • ?? $500 MCAA members
  • ?? $750 non-members

Attendees will be allowed to mix and match courses they would like to take. For example, a 10-pack could be purchased for 10 individuals to take one course, or spread out over time for one individual to take 10 different courses. The options and combinations are unlimited. Visit www.masoncontractors.org/live.

Beeline Purchasing Program

Beeline Purchasing LLC is partnering with MCAA to offer a "Purchasing Program" for the association members. Currently, the program specializes in purchasing safety equipment and supplies. By partnering with the MCAA, Beeline is able to use the buying power of the association to set up cost-saving opportunities with manufacturers. The program is designed as a purchasing or broker service, so members can buy products direct from manufacturers.

Benefits include:

  • • 10 percent to 30 percent savings over traditional methods of purchasing
  • • Multiplication of the buying power of the entire group for additional discounts
  • • First-hand technical assistance and support from factory reps
  • • Independent and unbiased brokers
  • • Reduced middleman expenses
  • • Passed-on manufacturer promotions.
For more information, visit www.masoncontractors.org/beeline.
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