Special Offers

This section lists special offers on services such as phone service,
web services, software development, training courses, etc. available to
Tech Council members.

If you would like to submit a proposal to offer a special benefit for Tech Council
members, please complete the Benefit Proposal Form (Word Doc)
and email it to marlow@tech2020.org for posting.

25% Discount on DashO and Dotfuscator
PreEmptive Solutions is offering Tech Council members a 25% discount on
the Professional versions of their advanced obfuscation and efficiency
enhancing tools for .NetTM and JavaTM. These tools protect developers'
programs against reverse engineering while making them smaller and
more efficient. Currently, an entry-level edition of Dotfuscator is included
in Microsoft’s Visual Studio.NET 2003/2005. Use the promotional code:
CRITA when you buy PreEmptive’s DashO or Dotfuscator Professional
to receive 25% off ($374) the regular price.

AAA
AAA of East Tennessee has agreed to provide members of the Innovation Valley Technology Council a discounted group membership rate. The discounted group rates are $45 for the Primary member and $22 for each Associate. Without the corporate discount, Primary membership would be $60 for the first year and $48 for renewal. AAA Plus dues are also discounted. If you are already a member, you can still get the discounted rate upon your renewal. For more information, call Tom Sharp at (865) 862-9079 or 1-800-234-1222, ext. 9079, or visit the website at www.aaaet.com or email tsharp@aaaet.com.

Graphic Creations
Graphic Creations, Inc. offers Tech Council members an additional 15% discount on any digital duplication needs.* Graphic Creations provides members, no purchase required, document and promotional item analysis and consulting. They work with corporations to help them create new business opportunities, reduce operating expenses, and to have a positive impace on their profits. Find out about advances in imaging and document solutions by contacting Debbie Billings at debbie@graphiccreations.com or 865-522-6221. (*Some restrictions may apply - not valid with contract pricing.)

Knoxville News-Sentinel
The News-Sentinel is offering an association rate to Tech Council members. Tech Council members can receive a 20% discount off the cost of black & white advertising as outlined in the full-run rate card. In addition, a one-time only half-price color charge is offered to each member. To place an ad or request additional information, you may contact Marsha Hutchinson at 865-342-6533 or hutchinson@knews.com.

Liberty Mutual
As a member of the Tech Council, you can save on auto & homeowner's insurance through Group Savings Plus®, offered through Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Group Savings Plus® is a voluntary auto and homeowner insurance program that gives your employees and their families an exclusive group discount on auto & homeowners insurance. Liberty does all this while requiring very little time, and no out-of-pocket expense on the part of your company. For a free, no hassle estimate, contact Mike Ball at 865-539-0039 (toll free 800-552-4971) or mike.ball@libertymutual.com or get an online quote at www.libertymutual.com/lm/ettc.

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
As a service to the small business members of the Tech Council, long-time member Allen Wilhoit is offering a free, NO PURCHASE REQUIRED, business planning analysis. The in-depth session includes analyses with respect to long term goals & objectives, business continuance, key employee protection, & employee benefits and offers a unique solution that reflects your business needs. Allen has been with Northwestern Mutual Life for14 years and is a Certified Public Accountant. For more information, contact Allen via email at allen.wilhoit@nmfn.com, visit www.nmfn.com/allenwilhoit, or call Allen at (865) 251-5117.