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municipalauthorities.org | 11 recruiting, onboarding, and training new hires — is often far greater than the expense of assisting existing employees with loan repayment. Setting an Industry Example As essential service providers, authorities have a responsibility to lead by example in creating sustainable, supportive workplaces. Implementing student loan assistance programs can set a new standard in the industry, positioning us as a progressive, employee focused organization. This not only enhances an organization’s reputation but also contributes to the sector’s broader goal of building a resilient, skilled workforce. To MTMSA, investing in student loan assistance isn’t just an employee perk, but a powerful tool to sustain and grow an essential, skilled workforce for generations to come. If you have specific questions about how our program works or how you can start your own, please feel free to contact Shannon Drosnock at sdrosnock@ mtmsa.org or Sharon Tucker at stucker@mtmsa.org. S Life, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance This program provides group life, short- term disability and long-term disability insurance benefits under National Insurance Services. Contact: Clyde Villa 800.627.3660 cvilla@nisbenefits.com www.nisbenefits.com PMAA Unemployment Compensation Trust This unemployment compensation fund can save your authority potentially hundreds of dollars per employee. Contact: Mike Gruschow 717.737.7655 info@municipalauthorities.org www.municipalauthorities.org For More Information: 1Mark™ This is a web-based solution that provides authorities with a low-cost, monthly subscription plan for managing GIS Mapping, Field LEAD Inventory and PA-1Call tickets. Contact: Tony Hoare 866.935.1533 support@1mark.org www.1mark.work PLGIT, Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust PLGIT offers authorities a variety of liquid and fixed-rate options for short- term investing. Working together, these options allow you the flexibility to manage cash flow and optimize earnings. Contact: 800.572.1472 www.plgit.com Find Savings with PMAA’s Member Benefit Programs! UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION TRUST Visit our Website! www.municipalauthorities.org Email Us! glantz@municipalauthorities.org Call the office! 717.737.7655 World Kinect Energy Services Save energy dollars by monitoring the market on a continuous basis through an outsourced energy procurement service approach, customized to meet both business and financial goals. Contact: Cheryl Hefft 717.575.4807 chefft@world-kinect.com www.world-kinect.com PennBid Program Electronic Bid Management System Authorities and engineering firms can more efficiently manage all aspects of their sealed bid process through the secure internet portal offered through PennBid. Contact: Freddy Lutz 610.693.4769 info@PennBid.net www.pennbid.net HDH & MRM Worker’s Comp, Property, Casualty, Environmental, Liability Insurance This program includes general liability, property, auto, public official’s liability, workers’ compensation, and miscellaneous municipal coverage. Contact: Suzanne Chybrzynski, CISR 412.992.2829 suzanne.chybrzynski@hubinternational.com www.mrmtrust.com e often - overlooked aid lies addressing a significant ancial burden shared by ny prospective and current ployees — student loan debt .