(April, 2010 Spokane, Wash.) Kim Capeloto, the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce (GVCC) President & CEO, announced this week the GVCC has joined a statewide alliance offering an employee benefit program through Associated Employers Trust (AET).
“Approximately 80 percent of our Chamber members are small- to medium-sized businesses,” Kim Capeloto explained, “providing affordable healthcare employee benefits is rated as one of our members’ top business concerns. We are so pleased that – through our alliance with AET – we will now be able to give our members the buying power and affordable options they need to attract and retain a quality workforce. And in the process, we’re helping our small businesses succeed.”
Associated Employers Trust, founded in 1952, is headquartered in Spokane,Wash.“AET was established as an innovative alternative for small employers to purchase medical coverage,” offered Senior Vice-President Ted Blotsky. “Since then, the Trust has grown to offer numerous benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment and more.”
AET’s services now extend to over 600 member companies insuring thousands of their employees and families throughout Washington State, Blotsky said. “Some of our members have been with the Trust for more than 40 years.”
“GVCC member companies who employ 5 to 199 employees will have access to a full range of employee benefits from some of the state's most respected carriers,” said Capeloto. “AET will handle all the administration, including enrollment, eligibility updates and customer service.” The new member benefits will be available starting June 1, 2010. Enrollment information is available by contacting Darcy Altizer at 360-567-1051 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . More information is available online at www.vancouverusa.com (Click on Member Services/Insurance & Employee Benefits.)
About the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce has served the Southwest Washingtonbusiness community since 1890. The Chamber is an alliance of member businesses, individuals and organizations who join together to support business. The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is the heart of the ClarkCountybusiness community. For more information about our organization, visit www.vancouverusa.com. The GVCC office is located in beautiful downtownVancouver,WAUSA at 1101 Broadway,Suite 100.
About Associated Employers Trust
Hundreds of member companies – representing thousands of employees and their families throughout the Inland Northwest – contract with Associated Employers Trust (AET) to provide their employees with quality healthcare through ODS Health. Associated Employers Trust also administers Cafeteria 125 plans, Transportation Benefit plans and Health Reimbursement Arrangement plans. For more information about our organization, visit www.aetbenefits.com. The AET office is located in downtown Spokane, WA at 1206 N. Lincoln, Suite 200.
