CSDA Membership Affinity Programs The Connecticut State Dental Association leverages the buying power of our members to help them obtain discounts on a wide range of products or services. Our first responsibility is to our members, so we stipulate that these providers must be responsive to your needs. This includes having enough staff available to answer your calls and getting back to you with a solution in a timely manner as well as having managers who work directly with the CSDA if you are not satisfied with how a problem was resolved. In exchange for our endorsement, these providers agree to give discounts to members so you can save money on the following products or services. Banc of America Practice Solutions, Inc. For more than 20 years, Banc of America Practice Solutions has served the needs of dentists by offering financial products and services to the dental community. In 2004, we expanded our product offerings to include a comprehensive suite of products to better serve the business needs of doctors like you. Whether you own a practice or are just getting started, we can provide customized financial solutions for your short-term needs and long-term aspirations: Purchase & Start-up Practice Sales & Purchases New Practice Start-ups Commercial Real Estate Products Growth & Restructuring Improvement and Expansion Financing Equipment Financing Practice Equity Loan Program In addition to these products, Banc of America Practice Solutions brings you added value with dedicated specialists who are experts in this field and who can provide you with customized solutions for your business. We offer some of the most flexible and competitive terms and benefits in the industry today, backed with the dedicated focus on customer satisfaction for which Bank of America is known worldwide: Loans up to $5 million* Financing of up to 100% of the value of the practice available if you qualify, with additional working capital Terms up to 15 years – the longest in the industry Competitive fixed and variable rates Guidance on completing a standard business plan, tracking key business indicators, and creating expense budgets Reduced loan administration fees for members of the Connecticut State Dental Association If you are interested in learning more about how Bank of America can assist you with the management and growth of your practice, and how you can get reduced loan administration fees as a member of the Connecticut State Dental Association, please call us toll free at (800) 497-6076, Monday through Friday, 8a.m. to 8p.m., Eastern Time and mention code 1D7F3 or schedule a phone consultation through our secure Web site. Quick turnaround. Personal attention. Real solutions. * All programs are subject to credit approval and loan amounts are subject to credit worthiness. Some restrictions may apply. Banc of America Practice Solutions is a Bank of America Company. (c) 2006 Bank of America Corporation As the leader in professional dental websites and Internet marketing, Officite offers attention-getting website designs, easy self-editing capabilities, advanced search engine marketing and patient education for growing healthy practices and attracting new patients. Since 2002, Officite has built more than 5,000 websites for health care professionals across the country that have generated over a quarter of a million appointment requests for our clients. A professional dental website from Officite can bring your practice a host of benefits and features. As a CSDA member, you will have access to a professional website solution at a discounted rate: Choice of professional website design from an extensive gallery of attention-getting designs Comprehensive patient education library on various topics related to dentistry Easy self-editing technology for “point and click” website editing Integrated blog and social networking iPhone compatible web pages Advanced Internet marketing programs for first page search engine ranking Officite offers special pricing for CSDA members on all of our packages. If you are interested in learning more about Officite’s website and Internet marketing services, contact us at 888-748-2735 or visit www.officite.com/csda. Payment Solutions from a Trusted Partner Your practice is unique and so are its challenges. In today’s competitive marketplace, you must balance good patient service with efficient cash management and risk control. You’re in good company with Elavon; we process of more than two billion transactions worldwide. So no matter your what the size of your practice – we have the solutions you need to optimize your payment processing. Process All Types of Credit and Debit Cards Check Conversion Gift & Prepaid Cards Payment Terminals Software & Internet Products Third Party Interface Solutions Free Online Reporting 24/7 Customer Service Risk Management & Fraud Control Elavon, endorsed credit card processor of the CSDA, invites you to take advantage of the special discounted rates available to you as a member. Even if you are currently using another payment processor, call us for a FREE rate comparison. You have nothing to lose but higher fees! To begin building your new payment processing program, please contact Liz Harpst at (865) 933-0872 or email liz.harpst@elavon.com. Save On Your Energy Bill and Earn Cash Back! CSDA has partnered with Energy Plus™, an Electric Supply Company, to offer members a unique and customized electricity program that allows you to save on your electricity bill and earn Cash Back! When you choose Energy Plus as your electricity supplier for your business, you will be eligible to: - Earn 5% Cash Back every year on the supply portion of the electricity bill for your business - Receive Savings on your bill – Energy Plus customers are currently saving with competitive rates versus your local utility* - Enjoy the same service without risk, fees, or long-term commitment - Receive a $50 Activation Bonus for each meter you sign up at your business Members can enroll both their business and home accounts. When you choose to enroll your home you will be eligible to receive 3% Cash Back every year and a $25 bonus after two months of service. Switching to Energy Plus is easy and risk-free! There are no sign-up fees, cancellation fees, or long-term commitments. There are also no changes to your service- your utility company will continue to deliver your electricity, mail your bill, read your meter, and handle any power outages. Click Here or call 866-964-5672 and mention Offer Code “CSDA-3041” to inquire today. Interested in becoming a CSDA Affinity Program Member click here for more information. Please contact Jesse Dennehy, Manager of Membership and Professional Services, if you experience any problems with the firm(s) listed above that are not resolved to your satisfaction. Jesse may be contacted at (860)378-1800 or jdennehy@csda.com.