JOIN OMPA : BENEFITS

OMPA offers its members:

Information (is power!)
• Monthly newsletter (The Callsheet)
• Weekly Mail containing industry news & events
• e-Updates with job postings and late-breaking issues
• A print copy of SourceOregon.com directory

Networking, Networking, Networking…
• Admission to OMPA monthly meetings
• $35 discount on listing in SourceOregon.com
• Discount on advertising in SourceOregon.com
• Exclusive opportunities to post news to the weekly
   eblast and monthly newsletter and discounts on
   newsletter advertising
• Committee Involvement

Developing skills and sharing best practices
• Discounts on workshops
• Forums for sharing best practices
• Publication of industry standards

A VOICE!
• Industry advocacy at the state and local levels
• Participation in marketing Oregon as a production
   location
• Representation to other trade and industry groups

Business Advisors

OMPA Business Advisors are OMPA members offering services to help other members build & protect their business.

Health Insurance: Dennis Noreen of Strategy Insurance offers OMPA members their own dental & vision association plan along with personalized advice comparing private and group health insurance benefits, with no fees for service.  There are many options and everyone should discuss their plans to make sure they best meet their situation.
Call:  503-667-0500

Financial Planning:  Andrew D. Pollack, Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. offers OMPA members the following free services: an introduction to financial planning strategies; recommendations for integration of planning strategies into their lives as creative professionals; needs analysis for life, disability and long-term care insurance; education on the different types of investments commonly used to fund retirement plans for self-employed professionals.
Contact: 503-473-8180, andrew.d.pollack@ampf.com

Life Insurance:  Eric C. Maher, Financial Representative of Northwestern Mutual offers OMPA members free, no obligation personal needs analysis.
Call:  503-223-7335

Supplemental Insurance:  AFLAC offers OMPA members discounted rates for supplemental health and disability insurance. AFLAC will pay you cash if you are sick or injured.
Call: 503-320-4941

 

Wellness Benefits

OMPA wants you to stay healthy and insured. We continue to lobby for affordable health care particularly for individual freelancers.

Dental Plan:  Dennis Noreen of Strategy Insurance offers OMPA members their own dental & vision association plan.
Call: 503-667-0500

Mana Massage:  See discount listed below.

 

Event Discounts

Event & ticket discounts are publicized as they become available to OMPA members.  Ongoing discounts include:

WebVisions - use code OMPA at www.webvisonsevent.com

Portland Creative Conference - use code OMPA at ww.cre8con.com

 

Other Benefits

Unless otherwise noted, contact OMPA for discount certificates.

Arabella Salon & Spa offers OMPA members $10.00 off any service over $45.00.

Costco offers OMPA members a discount on Costco membership purchased in April through OMPA.  Members receive their Costco card for $4000 as well as a "spouse" card free of charge.

Dollar Rent A Car members will receive 5% off of time and mileage on car rental in the Seattle and the Portland area through May 14th, 2011.

Mana Massage offers OMPA members 10% discount on any of my On Site On Set On Tour and Private Practice Massage Therapy Sessions.

MovieMaker Magazine offers OMPA members a discounted subscription of 1 year (6 issues) for $6.00.

NW Film Center automatically enrolls OMPA members in program guide subscription.

Portland Business Journal offers OMPA members 52 issues subscription discounted to $70.

Portland State University/Multimedia Professional Program offers OMPA members 10% discount on most classes.

Red Lion Hotel offers OMPA members a "Local Negotiated Rate" at the Convention Center. This includes discounted room rates and complimentary room up-grades when available, and last room availability.

The Mark Spencer Hotel offers OMPA members the discounted Artist rate plus Free Parking.