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Insurance Product Lines

Credit Card Processing Services

Background Check Services and Workforce Solutions

Kathy Phillips of Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. has partnered with the National Parking Association to provide special services for its members. As an insurance specialist in the parking operations arena, she is also experienced in developing proper loss control methods, employee hiring criteria, and training and safety procedures for her client parking companies. Along with these services, Kathy can offer a competitive advantage on casualty insurance coverage to parking operators that are NPA members. Founded in 1925, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. has long been recognized for its broad range of insurance programs, products, and services. As a part of Alliant Resources Group, they have on a national level the resources needed to respond to the ever-increasing complexities and opportunities of their industry. Contact Kathy Phillips toll-free at 866.805.7275; e-mail: kphillips@alliantinsurance.com.

SunTrust Merchant Services is the largest credit card processing company in North America and has entered into an agreement with the National Parking Association whereby association members can reduce the amount they pay on credit cards processing fees. Your membership advantage for credit card processing:
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Significant savings with highly competitive rates Minimal or no monthly fees with a free internet-based statement for all credit card types, pin debit, and gift card Customized processing including all credit card billing and service/ pin debit/gift cards/contactless/ E-commerce and electronic check solutions As the endorsed vendor for the NPA for the last seven years, we possess a strong working knowledge of parking operations Special Affinity Partner pricing on equipment, whether dial/Internetbased/software/virtual terminal/ wireless or full Point Of Sale (POS) Accommodates multiple clearinghouses for 95% of the parking POS systems and vendors, as we are powered by the world’s largest processor

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401(k) Provider

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NADART, a full service 401(k) plan provider since 1957, has empowered the small business community by providing access to this cornerstone benefit typically reserved for big business. We provide everything you need to sponsor a successful 401(k) plan, with no commissions, brokerage fees, annuity fees or transaction fees. As a sponsor of a NADART 401(k) plan, NPA has recommended this program to its larger business members. Now NADART has developed a program for businesses with 20 or less employees. Call or e-mail Jason Dwyer at 800.248.6232 ext. 7161 or jdwyer@nada.org.

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Application Researchers® is a licensed private investigative agency specializing in pre-employment background checks. Established in 1994, the firm serves clients throughout the United States and Canada. Our Web-based system, Zip24AR®, integrates leading edge technology with traditional investigative techniques to streamline and expedite the background check process. Services include domestic and international searches for criminal records, terrorist and sex offender registry searches, MVR and credit reports, SSN scans, drug testing, employment, education, personal reference and military history verification, and workforce assessment tools. Our goal is to help our clients attract and retain a quality workforce. Today more than ever, a company’s reputation and performance are virtually indistinguishable from its people. Systematic, careful hiring procedures protect your organization’s integrity, reduce workplace turnover and misconduct. Ultimately, the services of Application Researchers® are an investment with measurable returns in your firm’s image, productivity and profitability. For more information, please contact Merri Mai Williamson at 800.865.5272 or e-mail: mmwilliamson@ applicationresearchers.com. Website: www.applicationresearchers.com.

Global Mapping

For more information, please contact Dave Bisco or Marshall Blackston at 800.359.5969 ext. 3231319—or by e-mail to dave.bisco@firstdata.com.

Parking operators, put your locations on the map! NAVTEQ is the leading provider of digital map data. More than one hundred million times a day, consumers turn to the NAVTEQ map. Drive these consumers to your locations by partnering with NAVTEQ today. It’s easy, comprehensive and, best of all, it’s free. To initiate this program, e-mail NTLcontact@navteq.com.

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