Snow Business, December 2016

14415_ BOSS_ 2016 Trade Print_ Snow Business Trim 21875 W x 10 H Bleed None Live 125 MEMBERSHIP WORKS SIMA Savings lightens the load BY HEATHER CAREW S IMA understands that delivering WITH BOSS 4 SNOW BUSINESS DECEMBER 2016 www sima org snowbusiness outstanding snow and ice management service comes at a price Equipment ice management products storage weather tools all of these and more play a key role in ensuring that companies can provide safe efficient and effective service to their clients As you build and reinvest in your companies with the latest equipment and technologies why pay full price when you dont need to Thats where SIMA can help As part of its commitment to delivering outstanding membership value SIMA works with supplier partners to offer cost savings through the SIMA Savings program Currently SIMA members have access to members only savings from 25 companies and were working hard to increase the roster of participating companies Discounts range from a percentage cost savings flat discounts free products free shipping and rebates Among those companies offering SIMA Savings deals is TrucBrush Corp Company Vice President Debora Babin Katz says utilizing SIMA Savings not only benefits the member but also the participating companies Snow contractors are able to achieve their business initiatives and receive a value add for their membership For the 25 Number of companies currently participating in SIMA Savings 3 Number of Key Savings Partners CAT John Deere RAM Trucks that offer savings of more than 1000 member supplier the program provides additional awareness of a product or service and illustrates their commitment to SIMA and the snow industry she says Our participation has connected our company to so many SIMA members It provides a platform for product and methodology discussions on the safe and effective clearing of snow from trucks trailers and buses And most importantly it creates an opportunity for SIMA members to obtain product education and keeps members updated on innovative products and services To learn more about SIMA Savings visit www sima org resource SIMASavings or contact me at heather@ sima org STATE OF SIMA ON ITS WAY The third State of SIMA Annual Report will be mailed to all members this month The report provides an overview of SIMA initiatives in 2016 including updates on the ASM CSP programs best practices membership Training Center Snow Business and more In an effort to be as transparent as possible SIMA also shares board decisions and financial information Once you have read the report if you have questions please contact SIMA at 414 375 1940 CONNECT Ask your dealer or visit bossplow com to explore the complete lineup of BOSS products The BOSS Owners Group gives you a profi le page a free gift and access to special offers and information SnowCare for Troops performs free snow removal for the families of men and women serving overseas and disabled veterans 800 286 4155 sales@ bossplow com 2016 BOSS Products All Rights Reserved The f logo is a registered trademark service mark of Facebook Inc The Twitter bird is a registered trademark service mark of Twitter Inc The YouTube and Google logos are registered trademarks service marks of Google Inc The in logo is a registered service mark of LinkedIn Corporation The Instagram logo is a registered trademark service mark of Instagram LLC The Blogger logo is a registered service mark of Google Inc All other trademarks belong to BOSS Snowplow The STAT E of SIMA ANNUAL REPORT 2015 2016 STATE OF SIMA 1