FEDERATION PARTNERSHIP:Growing Influence and Value

ACIL Mid-Winter MeetingWashington, DCFebruary 6, 2006

What is Federation Partnership?

• A partnership opportunity between associations, local and state chambers, and the U.S. Chamber

• Small business members receive a complimentary membership with the U.S. Chamber

Welcome E-mail

“Members only” access to the online Small Business Center

Small Business Toolkits

uschamber.com and uschamber.com Weekly

Discounts and Services

•AIG Insurance: Over 29 lines of top-rated business and personal insurance products and services

•FedEx: Save up to 20% on domestic and international express and ground shipping

•Monster: FREE, one-time, single job posting plus up to 30% off additional product purchases on Monster.com

•Yellow Transportation: Save with a 56% discount on less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments, which encompass shipments in excess of 150 lbs.

Grassroots Mobilizations

VoteForBusiness.com

2006 Small Business Agenda

•Health Care •Red Tape

•Tax Reform •Workforce Flexibility

•Frivolous Lawsuits

•Infrastructure

•Government Resources

•Import/Export

U.S. Chamber Member Web Stickers

ACCESS2006: America’s Small Business Summit

Join small business owners, executives, experts, and policymakers in

Washington, D.C., May 10-12 to:

• Hear about new government regulations. • Get the inside scoop on the upcoming elections. • Help craft the Chamber’s small business policy. • Learn business and management tips. • Network!

FEDERATION PARTNERSHIP:Growing Influence and Value

ACIL Mid-Winter MeetingWashington, DCFebruary 6, 2006