Preferred Partners

Preferred Partner Programs

PRLA researches and identifies benefit providers to ensure members receive quality services at reasonable prices. The following companies have developed special programs just for PRLA members.

Food Safety Certification — ServSafe

Discounted food safety certification classes and course materials for PRLA members. Comply with Pennsylvania regulations while saving money.

Credit Card Processing — Heartland Payment Systems

As one of the largest payments processors in the United States, Heartland Payment Systems has helped countless businesses grow by doing something different—providing pricing and fees that are fair and upfront and statements that are easy to understand. Heartland's Interchange Plus Pricing let's you know what you're paying to process each transaction. InfoCentral, a proprietary online merchant center provides you with access to your merchant transaction activities 24/7.

Manufacturer Rebate Program — Prime Source Purchasing

Earn money back on the products you purchase from your current distributors and suppliers and let PRLA handle the rest. Last year, PRLA members who participated in this program collected hundreds of thousands of dollars in rebates.

Music Licensing — BMI & SESAC

Don't pay full price for music licensing fees. PRLA members save up to 20 percent on their BMI fees, and 10 percent on their SESAC fees.

Insurance — UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare offers exclusive healthcare pricing and solutions to PRLA members through the Restaurant Healthcare Alliance program:

Up to a 5 percent discount on medical rates for fully insured groups with 51 or more eligible employees.
Annual invoice credit of up to 5 percent on administrative fees for new ASO medical products for self-funded groups with 100 or more eligible employees.
Up to a 5 percent discount on specialty benefits products (dental, vision, life and disability) for fully insured groups

Legal Services — Shumaker Williams PC

Law-related difficulties are all too common for business owners. PRLA members receive one complimentary hour of legal consultative services per issue.

Security & Advisory Consulting Services — Lehigh Valley Paladin LLC

Members can receive one complimentary hour of consultation on issues such as: harassment and bullying, sexual harassment, physical and psychological abuse, assaults, active shooters, threats and intimidation, as well as domestic violence in the workplace.

Office Supplies — Staples Business Advantage

PRLA has negotiated exclusive pricing on your behalf on office products, cleaning supplies, safety equipment, technology, furniture, coffee, snacks and more! Shop online and get fast, free next business day delivery.

Computer Equipment and IT Support — Dell

PRLA Members receive up to 30% to 40% off the everyday price on select Dell products. Members can also receive round-the-clock access to IT help with ProSupport, only from Dell.

Employment Services — Snagajob

Snagajob focuses on creating instant and quality connections so workers can get jobs and employers can hire workers (in minutes) through the Snagajob Marketplace and PeopleMatter, Snagajob’s end-to-end platform of talent and workforce management solutions. PRLA members have access to all of this at a 10 percent discount.

Energy Savings — AUI Associates Inc.

AUI Associates Inc. has provided energy consulting services for more than 25 years and delivered reliable energy savings year after year. Whether its through a reverse supply auction or aggregating smaller users to match the best supplier choice, AUI will work with you to design a strategy to take full advantage of the deregulated energy markets.

Hotel Performance Data — STR

STR is the global leader in hotel data and performance benchmarking. STR tracks supply and demand data for the hotel industry and provides valuable market share analysis for all major international hotel chains and brands. As a PRLA member, you are entitled to special discounts on many STR products and services and access to the monthly STR report. This report shows the latest monthly and year-to-date hotel performance for data for Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region.

Hotel Staff Training and Certification — American Hotel & Lodging Education Institute

Widely recognized as the pre-eminent leader in hospitality certification, the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) strongly supports and encourages the certification of hospitality professionals in all facets of the industry, from hotels to food & beverage establishments to spas to hotel suppliers, and more. To become certified by EI, you must meet the knowledge and experience requirements and successfully complete a certification examination. Certification examinations are available through EI year-round using computerized adaptive testing or traditional print testing.