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NICA Member Benefits

The discount and savings programs that NICA has negotiated with our premiere partners are just another way we are building relationships throughout this industry in order to bring much needed and REAL benefits to our members.

See the NICA Membership Benefits Guide for more details.

General descriptions for our available discounts are as follows:

 

Beverages

Coca-Cola

NICA has negotiated with Coca-Cola to provide NICA Members with special national account pricing on a variety of products including dispensed sparkling and still bag-in-box beverages. Every food vendor is eligible to sign up when they join NICA, and their account will be renewed annually with their membership. These accounts are set up by Coca-Cola for national account pricing and may take 4-6 weeks to activate.

Visit the NICA Coca-Cola site for more information

 

Pepsi

NICA and Pepsi have joined forces to bring special pricing on their beverage products to all NICA Members. Every food vendor is eligible to sign up after joining NICA with the online or paper National Account Program application, and their account will be renewed each year with their membership. The application, along with a W-9, must be submitted online, emailed, or faxed to Pepsi to sign up. This process may take from 4-6 weeks to activate your account. Once activated, members are eligible for the Pepsi rebate program.

Visit the NICA Pepsi site for more information

 

Car Rental

Budget

Rent your car today with special pricing for NICA Members. Your BCD# is on the back of your membership card. Go online and sign up at www.budget.com today!

 

Hertz

Special low rates and discounts on car rentals. Save up to 20% on Hertz Business Travel Rates at airport and off-airport locations. Special rates are also available at Hertz Location Edition® locations. Complimentary membership in Hertz #1 Club Gold® (a $60 annual value). Earn FREE Rental Day Certificates with each qualifying rental. No additional driver fees when other employees drive the rental vehicle. Active accounts receive quarterly statements & additional value-added offers and savings. At off-airport locations across the U.S. and Canada, receive great discounted rates with the same great service you receive at our airport locations ® Hertz offers a variety of billing systems. Go to http://bapgold.hertz.comPlease call the office for the Pin Code.

Free Car Rental Days: Each rental day earns your company one rental credit. Receive 5 automatic rental credits just for enrolling! Earn double credit for every rental, for the first 90 days after your company enrolled. Receive 2 bonus credits when you use your Business Account CDP # when you rent at a Hertz Local Edition location. 15 rental credits = 1 Free Day Certificate

 

Drug Testing / Background Screening

Advanced Testing Solutions

Advanced Testing Solutions (ATS) offers DOT/FMCSA specific drug and alcohol testing, non DOT drug testing, and background screening services.  ATS offers competitive pricing for all NICA members, with up to 40% off most services. For additional information, call 866-413-6872 or visit yourscreeningsolution.com

 

Security Check Me

At a time when heightened security is becoming a fact of life, we are proud to introduce our newest NICA Benefit through Security Check Me, a company offering security solutions that are based on 35+ years experience in providing corporate security and investigative services to businesses, including Fortune 500 clients. They will provide National Tri-Eye Background Checks to NICA Members at a special discounted fee of only $13. Results for the National Tri-Eye background checks are requested via their secure website by each member who signs up and are returned instantly. These checks include:

  • Social Security Verification
  • Address History
  • Past Criminal Record
  • Sexual Predator Update
  • Patriot Watch List Warning

Additionally, Security Check Me offers customer service professionals who are available 24/7/365 by phone to assist with any questions or concerns that may arise after the results of a background check are received.

How Does it Work?

  • Visit www.nicainc.org/securitycheckme to complete the sign up form. (Note: If you are a new customer, leave the "Company Name" blank.)
  • Once your Security Check Me account is approved, you will receive an email link to add a password and finish your registration.
  • Sign into your account, add your payment details, and choose your desired report. Results will be available instantly for most reports, and all previous reports (up to six years) will be available in your account.

 

Fleet Programs

Ford Pro

The Ford Pro Fleet Network is available at any Ford Dealership.  To receive the fleet discount you must call the NICA office to get the Fleet ID# and account name.  The dealership will ask for this information and a current NICA membership card; be sure to have the membership card with you.

Goodyear

We are proud to announce a new benefit for NICA members – access to Goodyear’s leading tires and retreads with 24/7 emergency roadside service – all at a competitive national price. With Goodyear’s program, NICA members can conveniently buy tires at more than 5,700 locations or work with a dedicated national account manager to place an order. You must be a current NICA Member and provide your Member Number when signing up online at the following link.  We also invite you to use the Goodyear Online Pricing Tool, the Fleet Tire Finder, that will give you a closer look at how much you can save on commercial tires/retreads and consumer tires with this program.

Visit the Goodyear Application Page

Login to Access the Online Pricing Tool

Not looking for commercial tires? Goodyear's NEW Consumer Tire Sales Program will work for you! It is designed for NICA Members, saving you 20% off of Tires and Installation.

How Does it Work?

  • Visit www.goodyear.com
  • Select the tires you want, based on your vehicle.
  • Locate and schedule your installing dealer.
  • Pay online with a special discount code (NICA20).
  • Show up to have the work completed or schedule mobile installation (depending on your location).

 

Food

Fare Foods

Fare Foods offers a complete supply of all concession products including meat, produce, frozen items, dry goods, canned goods, paper products, fun food, and custom printed cups. Their warehouses are centrally located in Tampa, Florida and the Midwest so they are able to consistently deliver to events on site in 44 different states throughout the year. Fare Foods also partners with NICA for their annual NICA Business Expo and Fare Foods Food Show each February. For ordering and product information, contact a Fare Foods Customer Representative today at (800) 651-1601 or
visit www.farefoods.com.

Sysco

Participating in the NICA Sysco Marketplace is free to NICA members.  As a NICA member you are part of this nationwide buying group that translates to over 6,000 items at lower prices at any Sysco Operating House in the country.  This program pays quarterly rebates for purchases directly to your company.

How Does it Work?

To participate in this program, enroll by signing up at www.nicainc.org/sysco, contacting your Local Sysco Rep, or reaching out to Sarah Hartzog at (346) 733-7180 or sarah.hartzog@sysco.com and/or Angela Ginsbach at angela.ginsbach@sysco.com or (346) 733-7180. Because many Concessionaires use a variety of products and specialty products, please contact your Sysco Sales Representative 1 – 2 months before you need the product delivered.

 

Insurance

Hummel Group AD&D Insurance

Every Regular Member automatically receives access to $10,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage through Hummel Group when joining NICA. For additional information or quotes, contact Phil Teague, Concessionaire Program Developer, at (330) 335-2521 or visit https://www.hummelgrp.com/ for more information.

NICA Health Plan

The NICA Health plan gives you the health benefits you deserve through partnering with Hummel Group; a trusted insurance partner of the Concessionaire Industry. Call 866-569-1304 or visit www.hummelgrp.com/nicahealth to complete the online form. Once you have filled out and submitted the form, Andy Yost, Benefits Risk Advisor, or Audrey O'Brien, Benefits Account Executive, will follow up with you to answer questions, explain the process, and help you take the next steps.

 

RV Parts & Accessories

Arrow Distributing, Inc.

This amazing discount program on RV parts and accessories is made available to NICA members through Arrow Distributing. Contact the NICA office to get the toll free number for Arrow Distributing and a purchase order number. As with all of our national discount pricing programs, you will be responsible for payment of your orders.

 

Services

Fiserv / Clover

NICA has carefully negotiated low set pricing for its members to be able to accept credit solutions through wireless, landline, Ethernet, and gateway solutions. The pricing is consistent for all aspects of the special event industry. Fiserv also offers Loyalty and Gift Card solutions specific to your business. Transarmor is now available for tokenized encryption to eliminate risk of card data tampering.

How Does it Work?

Apply online at www.nicainc.org/fiserv or contact the following representatives based on location and needs:

  • Angie Ray at angela.ray@fiserv.com or (423) 480-7727 for Concessionaires in AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NE, ND, NM, NV, OR, SD, UT, and WA.
  • Michelle Orantes at michelle.orantes@fiserv.com or (813) 263-5595 for Concessionaires in AR, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, OK, TX, and WI.
  • Tino Georgiou at tino.georgiou@fiserv.com or (904) 430-7682 for Concessionaires in AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, KY, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, and WV.
  • Tina Hollis at tina.hollis@fiserv.com or (239) 287-8221 for Fairs, Associations, and Non-Concession members.

 

OCC Signs

OCC Signs has you covered with special discount pricing for all NICA Members. Products include graphics and wraps, banners and fence panels, custom branding and design, menus aand shape cut signs, product photos, stickers, full-color prints, backlit signs, register covers, displays, design, and more!

How Does it Work?

You can call (714) 447-4484 or visit www.occsigns.com and let them know you are a NICA Member to receive your free estimate and special discount pricing.

 

Supplies

AutoZone

AutoZone is the nation's largest after-market auto parts provider, with nearly 4,200 company-owned locations and over $6.3 billion in sales. Through the country's largest cooperative buying program for local government, AutoZone was awarded a national contract to help support cities, counties, educational institutions, state agencies, and non-profit organizations. Through this contract, NICA is eligible to benefit from the national pricing and services offered by AutoZone.  It is important to tell the attendant in the store that this is a commercial account so they can apply your discount, which often takes off a percentage as well as tax depending on the item. Find an Autozone Near You!

 

Dell

NICA has teamed up with Dell to bring members savings on the products they need. Dell is focused on delivering affordable computer and technology solutions that enable NICA members to make smarter decisions that impact their bottom line.

Take advantage of exclusive discounts for NICA members on select Dell products by clicking or tapping the link below and selecting the "Get Coupon" button. Enter your email and you will soon receive the current coupon valid for Dell laptops, desktops, servers, electronics, accessories, and more. In addition, your member discount is "stackable" with other current promotions.

Visit the Dell Membership Benefit Page

Eastern Lighting

NICA and Eastern Lighting have teamed up to offer NICA Members a 22% Discount on Eastern Lighting's popular Totalite light fixture (pictured), which has proved to be very useful to indoor Commercial Exhibitors and Food and Beverage Concessionaires. The extra light can attract more attention, offering a level of attractiveness to your product and excitement to your booth or stand.

How Does it Work?

Put Eastern Lighting’s experienced team to work for you! Contact Brent Neal at (832) 875-3783 and brent.neal@easternlighting.com or Tonya Dedeaux at tonyad@easternlighting.com, and let them know you are a NICA Member when ordering to receive your discount. To learn more about the Totalite product, and other products offered by Eastern Lighting, go to www.nicainc.org/easternlighting.

Entegra

Entegra, the world’s largest food group purchasing organization with over $24B in purchasing power, has partnered with NICA and Sysco to give you expanded savings on all purchases across your business, 24/7 purchasing data and insights through Savings Optimizer tools, complete access to a broader range of equipment and supplies, and support through Entegra’s Call Center.

As a result of improvements to the NICA Sysco Marketplace program, facilitated by Entegra, we have maximized incredible savings, unmatched supply chain efficiencies, and tailored business solutions that will be available directly to you.

How Does it Work?

If you are not yet a member of the NICA Sysco Marketplace, NICA and Entegra have designed an easy enrollment process directly from the NICA website at www.nicainc.org/entegra

 

Graybar

Graybar is an international distributor of electrical, telecommunications and networking products. Graybar is one of the largest employee owned companies in the country. With 250 North American locations, there is a location near you.  Visit your local Graybar and receive the NICA discount on all your purchases. See full Graybar Locations List here

 

HD Supply

HD Supply handles the same types of products that you would find at Home Depot and much, much more. With 42 distribution centers across the country they will service 95% of the country with next day delivery and orders over $50 are shipped for free. First, call the NICA office for the discount code and some supplementary information; then log on to their website at www.hdsupplysolutions.com. Once online, set up your COD or credit card account and you are all set to go. This is a discount program that allows you to buy at government pricing.

 

Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams provides the following discount program: 30% off National Account Pricing on all paint and 30% off list price on all sundry items such as brushes, rollers and drop cloths, etc. This discount is only available at Sherwin-Williams stores; check with your local store to see if any of their products do not qualify. You will need to provide the store attendant with your NICA membership card and the program account number. Find Your Nearest Sherwin-Williams Now!

If you have any questions concerning these benefits or have experienced changes in stated programs, please call the office at (813) 438-8926 or email nica@nicainc.org.

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