List of Endorsed Programs back  
Date of Record: April 3, 2008

The following companies are a part of AIC's Endorsed Vendors Program.  Select the link to learn more about each of these companies who provide a range of quality products and services to county government.
 

 
 
8500 Keystone Crossing, Suite 490
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 254-1600
Fax: (317) 254-1606
 
Contact: 
John Gause- President, Email: jgause@apexbenefitsgroup.com
 
Specializing in Employee Benefits, Brokerage and Consulting Services

 


 
2801 E. Empire                                                             

Bloomington, IL 61704                                                        

(800) 322-3391 extension 441                                                      

Fax:(309)663-1396                                                                               

 

Contacts:

Kris Andrews, VP Marketing, (800) 322-3391 ext. 441 

Tim "Bo" Collins, Marketing Specialist, (574) 834-4117

 

Representatives:

Mike Gunn, Marketing Specialist (812) 877-9219
Jack Josway, Marketing Specialist (317) 843-3800
 

Bliss McKnight offers high quality, broadly written property and liability insurance protection, as well as risk management services for Indiana Counties.  Provided through local independent agents, this special program has been endorsed by AIC and recommended by AIC to its members for every year since 1989.




 
750 Cross Pointe Rd., Suite S
Cayanna, Ohio 43230                                                       

(614) 575-0590                                                    

Fax:(614) 575-0794                                                                             

 

Contact:

Phil Cornell, Director of Sales 
Craig Klein, President 
 
Capital Recovery Services has a No Cost Court Collection Program available to all courts in Indiana and they perform other county collection services such as tax collections under the No Cost Program as well. Capital currently has 70 governement clients in Indiana & Ohio that are taking advantage of the program.
  


 

 

3340 West Market Street
Akron, OH 44333

(317) 876-8776                                                                      

Fax: (888) 780-2324

 

Contacts:

Kristy Kenna, Email: kkenna@firstcomm.com
David DeVincent, Email: ddevincent@firstcomm.com
 

Are you tired of shopping around to be sure you're getting the best rates on your telecommunications needs? Take a look at the only telecom provider that is endorsed by the AIC. First Communications offers a competitive rate of .069 cents per minute for traditional long distance both instate and state to state. There are no contracts, no monthly fees or minimum usage requirements. Toll free service is available to broaden your reach and increase convenience for your customers. First Communications will create a comparison of your current long distance to demonstrate your business projected savings. Call David at 888-627-1414 to start your savings today!

 


 

ICE MILLER

 
Indianapolis Office
One American Square
Box 82001
Indianapolis, IN 46282
 
(317) 236-2100
FAX (317) 236-5819 
South Bend Area Office
51323 Pebble Beach Court
Granger, IN  46530
 
(574) 271-3841
FAX (317) 592-4801
Chicago Office
500 West Monroe
Suite 1818
Chicago, IL  60661
(312) 726-1567
FAX: (312) 641-6263

                                          

Contact:

Thomas K. Downs, Partner and Municipal Finance Chair (Indianapolis) (317) 236-2339,

Email: thomas.downs@icemiller.com

 

Ice Miller is a law partnership with over 220 attorneys with a diverse range of expertise in virtually all areas of government law, including, but not limited to: environmental law; the operation and financing of solid waste districts; county road, jail, courthouse and juvenile detention center financing; economic development and tax increment financing; federal, state and local taxation; ADA compliance; collective bargaining and labor relations; personnel and employee benefits; land use, planning and zoning, and governmental relations.  The Firm has been ranked as one of the top bond counsel in the nation in approving bond issues for years.

 

 
 

101 W. Ohio St., Suite 1515

IndianapolisIN 46204

(317) 575-4911 Ext. 101

Fax: (317) 575-4915

 

Contact:

Jeff Dossett, State Director, Email: jeffdossett@maximus.com
 

MAXIMUS (formerly known as David M. Griffith & Associates) is an international consulting firm specializing in services to the public sector.  Recognized as a leader in the field of indirect costs and specialist in related costs accounting services, MAXIMUS can provide a full range of services that include:

 

  • Cost Allocation Calculations
  • Title IV-D Claims Processing
  • Development Fee Calculation
  • Software Application 
  • Development of User Fee Studies
  • Utility Rate Analysis
  • Information Technology Services
                                       


 
   website: www.nrsforu.com
 
738 Edison Way

Carmel, IN  46032-8221

(317) 587-1940
Fax: (317) 587-1945
Cell: (847) 644-4719

 

Contact:

Paul Mollman - CRC, CRA, State Director, Email: mollmap@nationwide.com

 

Nationwide Retirement Solutions (NRS) is the leader in providing tax-deferred savings plans for public employees. NRS provides a complete spectrum of investment options, educational services and administrative/record keeping requirements to fulfill all public employer needs.  These services are available to Indiana public employers through a low-cost, turnkey approach.

 


 

 

7702 Woodland Drive, Suite 120                                      

Indianapolis, IN 46278                                                                        

(317) 874-0146

Fax: (317) 875-7700

 

Contact:

Jeff Taggart, Email: jeff.taggart@officedepot.com

 

Office Depot is the world's largest supplier of office products.  We offer substantial savings to counties through their relationship with the National Association of Counties and AIC.

 


  
 
 
Louisville, KY Office                                           Franklin, IN Office

11603 Shelbyville Road, Suite 10                        100 E Hospital Road                           

Louisville, KY 40243                                           Franklin, IN 46131               

(800) 676-4623                                               (317) 736-7275

(502) 244-4708                                                Fax: (317) 736-7275

Fax: (502) 244-4709                                                                                              

 

Contacts:

Larry Gray, President (Louisville), larry@public-finance.com                
Tim Holmes, Vice President (Franklin), tim@public-finance.com
 
Public-Finance.com offers equipment financing services to Indiana's Counties through LEAP IN - the Local Equipment Acquisition Program for Indiana.  LEAP IN can be used to finance ALL types of equipment necessary for governmental functions or provision of services to the public. LEAP IN can be used for small purchases, such as a single police cruiser, or large purchases such as a fleet of maintenance vehicles. Public-Finance.com also provides creative financial advisory services for Counties where there is a need to issue bonds for construction of infrastructure, including correctional / justice centers, public utilities, roads and bridges. The municipal leasing and bond financing experts at Public-Finance.com are available to meet your municipal financing needs.
 

  
 
P.O. Box 5685
Lafayette, IN 47903
(888) 624-5590
Fax:  (765) 807-0505
 
Contacts: 
Ron Robbins, President
Nathan Welton, Sales & Marketing, Email: nwelton@mail-inc.com
 
The M.A.I.L. Group is a service provider dedicated to helping the customer takes advantage of postal regulations, reduce overhead relating to mail processing and maintain good clean data for mailing tax, voter or jury notices. The M.A.I.L. Group develops programs to save customers postage budgets. The confirmdelivery.com program saves $1.75 compared to Certified Mail.


135 Montgomery St., Apt 21E
Jersey City, NJ  07032
Fax: (201) 356-9004
 
Contact: Alexis Turner, Market Manager aturner@uscommunities.org 
Mobile: (214) 629-2056

U.S. Communities currently offers a number of supplier contracts competitively solicited through lead public agencies to other government agencies nationwide. U.S. Communities will continue to add additional products and suppliers to assist local agencies nationwide reduce the costs of purchased goods and services. The suppliers currently under contract may be viewed at our website www.uscommunities.org.
 

 
 
12708 Stanwich Place
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 846-9823
Mobile: (317) 402-0524
Fax: (317) 846-9824
 
Contact: Jim Dittoe, President and Community Coach jim@winningcommunities.com
Mobile: (317) 402-0524
 
Winning Communities, Inc. is an Indiana-based community planning and consulting company established in 1994 to help communities and organizations envision the future and develop goals and action plans for achievement. The company, led by founder Jim Dittoe , has paved the way for the success and revitalization of more than a dozen cities, towns and counties across the Midwest. Please visit their website www.winningcommunities.com