During these unprecedented times, many businesses are assisting ABC members and chapters by providing them online tools for their services. Examples include:

Milwaukee Tool, Tool Sponsor of the National Craft Championships, offers flexible service options, including e-service. When scheduled in advance, the company can accept tool repairs at its 19 factory service centers. Members can contact their local service center prior to drop-off.  Milwaukee Tool’s distribution center is operating at 100% with a normal turnaround. Any COVID-19-related emergency orders or any other questions or concerns should be directed to Ron Shanaver, National Account Manager, at (262) 749-0415 or [email protected].

Business partner WEX Solutions – As a global leader in corporate payments solutions, WEX has virtual payment options that can help re-engineer business processes to reduce face-to-face contact:

• Electronic payment options allow the invoice-to-pay process to be controlled by emails and chat features, so no personal interaction or signatures are needed.

• Virtual solutions reduce multiple touches, from initial signer to end-user, when physical checks are eliminated.

• Levels of invoice-to-pay approvals can be established for payments to flow more efficiently.

Business partner Verizon Wireless – Verizon’s Pledge to Keep Americans Connected includes:

• Two months of waived internet and voice service charges for current Lifeline customers and a new affordable internet option for low-income households.

• An additional 15GB of high-speed data for wireless consumer and small-business customers, automatically applied with no customer action necessary.

• No data caps for consumer and small business Fios and DSL broadband internet plans.

• Solutions such as One Talk for small and medium businesses, providing one number for desk phones and smartphones, ensuring you’re always reachable.

• Keeping customers connected with video conferencing, voice-over-IP and mobile workforce kits.

• Advice on how to improve virtual meeting performance:

  • Do not use video on any of our calls.

  • Use the audio through your PC; do not call in from cell phones or landlines.

  • Use headsets with your PC for a better experience and to improve sound quality.

  • Schedule conference calls on the 15/45 of the hour to help with capacity.

ABC Marketplace is offering several discounts and savings services such as take-out and grocery delivery, online fitness classes and meal prep services for members and their employees. Members will also find discounts on tech supplies, so employees can work conveniently from home. For more, visit abc.corporateperks.com.

ABC will continue to inform chapters and members about other business services through Newsline and social media.