Affinity Programs
LEGAL TRIAGE
A CONCIERGE “ON CALL” PROGRAM
The Fall River
Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it has
formed a strategic alliance with the law firm, Foley &
Foley, PC, that will allow our members to receive a very
unique benefit. The legal triage concierge program will
allow our members to better manage risk and avoid legal
pitfalls. Foley & Foley, PC is our local workplace or
employment law resource. Under this program, Foley & Foley
will decipher workplace regulations so you can concentrate
on your business.
We firmly believe that the first decision made when an issue
arises will make a difference between a good result and a
disastrous one. We offer you this unique risk management
program because we know, first hand, that businesses are
confronting a unique number of challenges and a high level
of pressure caused by the global, regional and local
economies.
For a fixed monthly fee less than what most firms charge by
the hour, your business can have unlimited telephone access
to Foley & Foley’s seasoned lawyers to ensure that the best
possible decisions are made.
• How well prepared are you if the Department of Labor
knocks on your door to conduct a wage and hour audit?
• What is your exposure to a discrimination complaint filed
with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination?
• Are you in compliance with the rigid Independent
Contractor Law in Massachusetts?
• Do you know how to effectively end the employment
relationship with one of your employees?
• Do you know how to eliminate challenges when you are
compelled to reduce the size of your workforce?
• Do you understand the employer mandates under the
Massachusetts and national health care reform?
• Do you know how to properly execute a mechanic’s lien or
comply with the Fair Debt Collection Act?
• Do you understand the legal advantage of operating your
business under an S Corp., C Corp. or LLC?
• Do you know to avoid paying out of pocket for an attorney
to assist you in collecting unpaid bills?
• Are you in compliance with the obligation to secure and
protect personal data?
Foley & Foley knows the answers to these questions and many
more. They also know that when a workplace issue presents a
rapid and reasoned response is essential.
We designed our legal triage concierge program to assist
businesses in these difficult economic times. This program
is intended to maximize your opportunity to avoid
distractions in your workplace. This program will allow you
to address issues du jour and seek and obtain advice and
counsel from seasoned employment lawyers.
We recognize that every business is different – number of
employees, frequency of issues and level of resources
provides just a few examples. Foley & Foley will tailor the
monthly fixed fee for this program to meet the needs of your
particular business.
For more information visit www.foleylawpractice.com and call
Mike Foley at (508) 548-4888 to discuss this new program.
The Chamber’s
Electricity Cost Savings
Affinity Program!
Dear Chamber Member:
The Fall River Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in
conjunction with the SouthCoast Electric Power Group (SCEPG),
is launching a new electric cost savings program for its
small business members. The program is designed to help
members save money by providing a resource that will enable
participating members to make the electric supply choices
that best meet the needs of their businesses.
Background and History
SCEPG was formed in 2002 by
the Fall River Area and New Bedford Chambers of Commerce to
provide an opportunity for their largest users of
electricity to save money by negotiating rates for electric
supply from a variety of competitive suppliers. The group
currently consists of the cities of Fall River and New
Bedford as well as more than 30 large commercial, industrial
and institutional users in the region. SCEPG has been very
successful in managing electric supply costs. In aggregate
its members have saved more than $12.0 million in the past
three years versus utility supply rates.
New Small Business Electricity Program
Until now, participation in SCEPG was limited to large
consumers, using more than 40,000 kWh per month. We
recognized that our smaller business members also had a need
for a resource to help them control their cost of electric
supply. The Small Business Program fills this void and makes
the benefits of electric supply choice available to all our
members. Our consultants, Risk Services Group, will
administer the program and will provide you with a review of
your historic costs, a summary and analysis of the supply
price and term options available to you and pricing from
multiple competitive suppliers. This unbiased process will
give you the ability to make the energy supply decision that
best meets the needs of your business.
How Do I Participate?
Getting started is easy. Please complete the
“SCEPG Member Data Release Form”
and return it to the Chamber. You will be contacted by our
energy consultant, Risk Services Group, and they will begin
the process of analyzing your supply costs.
Thank you for your attention to the announcement of this
important new membership service.
Kind Regards,
Robert A. Mellion, Esq.
President and CEO
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