Discount Categories

This web page contains a summary of discounts available to NMU faculty and staff. Individuals should contact the companies directly for details. Please note the companies may have different discounts with various vendors.

The discounts listed herein are not guaranteed to be the best available, therefore; employees are encouraged to "shop around" to find the best rates.If you are a vendor reading this web page and have a promotional discount you wish to make available to employees of Northern Michigan University, please send a promotional package outlining the terms and conditions to:

Assistant Director of Human Resources
Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 227-2470


Insurance Discounts

Type of Discount: Auto, Homeowners, Executive Umbrella Insurance
Company: Elder Agency, Inc.
Address/Phone/Website:

300 South Third Street
P.O. Box 490
Marquette, MI 49855
Telephone: (906) 228-9292
Wats: 1-800-562-9773
Fax: (906) 228-5385

 

Supplier: Auto-Owners Insurance Company. 12% group discount for private passenger automobile insurance, 12% group discount on homeowners insurance, and 10% group discount on executive umbrella insurance. Auto-Owners is recognized as a leader in claims service and financial strength throughout the insurance industry. In addition to competitive rates for mature drivers, you may be eligible for several discounts including:

Private Passenger Auto Discounts

Multi-Policy
Multi-Car
Auto Airbag
Anti-Theft Device
Anti-Lock Brakes
Defensive Driving Course

Homeowners Discounts

Multi-Policy
Protective Device
New Home
Premises Alarm system
Dwelling Under Construction
Seasonal Dwelling
Mature Owner

Contact Person: Martha Rice


Type of Discount: Auto, Homeowners, Executive Umbrella Insurance
Company: Marquette Area Chamber of Commerce, GLAS-Hetrick & Associates Insurance Agency
Address/Phone/Website: 500 South Third Street
Marquette, MI 49855
Telephone: (906) 228-7500
Fax: (906) 228-4834
 

Supplier: Auto-Owners Insurance Company. 10% group discount for private passenger automobile insurance, 10% group discount on homeowners insurance, and 10% group discount on executive umbrella insurance. Auto-Owners is recognized as a leader in claims service and financial strength throughout the insurance industry. In addition to competitive rates for mature drivers, you may be eligible for several discounts including:

Private Passenger Auto Discounts

Multi-Policy
Multi-Car
Auto Airbag
Anti-Theft Device
Anti-Lock Brakes
Defensive Driving Course

Homeowners Discounts

Multi-Policy
Protective Device
New Home
Premises Alarm system
Dwelling Under Construction
Seasonal Dwelling
Mature Owner

As a member of the Marquette Area Chamber of Commerce, this outstanding discount benefit can be yours.


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Auto Rental Discounts

Type of Discount: Auto Rental
Company: E & I Cooperative Service, Inc.
Address/Phone/Website: 450 Wireless Boulevard
Hauppauge, NY 11788
1-517-273-7900
1-800-283-4544
 

Supplier: AVIS Rent-A-Car : For reservations, call the toll free number below and mention E&I Discount #A/A563100 to qualify for a minimum discount of 15% off current rates as well as unlimited mileage. You may be required to present the Avis identification sticker at the time of rental. If you do not have a sticker, you may pick one up from NMU’s Purchasing Department.

1-800-331-1212 (USA)
1-800-331-2112 (International Rates)


Type of Discount: Auto Rental
Company: E & I Cooperative Service, Inc.
Address/Phone/Website: 450 Wireless Boulevard
Hauppauge, NY 11788
1-517-273-7900
1-800-283-4544
 

Supplier: HERTZ Rental Car: For reservations call the toll free number below and mention CDP# 09755. You will need to present your Hertz Member discount sticker at time of rental. If you do not have a sticker, you may pick one up from NMU’s Purchasing Department.

1-800-654-2200


Type of Discount: Auto Rental
Company: E & I Cooperative Service, Inc.
Address/Phone/Website: 450 Wireless Boulevard
Hauppauge, NY 11788
1-517-273-7900
1-800-283-4544
 

Supplier: National Car Rental: For reservations, call the toll free number below and mention E&I ID# 5002341.  Rates (U.S. and Alaska) include unlimited mileage.

1-800-CAR-RENT (227-7368)
For all questions and concerns, call Jenee Nash at 1-800-288-7397


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Type of Discount: Auto Rental
Company: Budget Rent-a-car of Marquette
Address/Phone/Website: 225 Airport Road
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-6480

As a special courtesy to NMU staff members, Budget Rent a Car of Marquette is offering a special discount on rental cars. They are located at the Marquette County Airport and their business hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Their fleet consists of 1997-98 model Tracers, Mystiques, Taurus, Windstars pickups and Explorers.

Present your NMU I. D. card at the time of pickup, and Budget will grant a 10% discount off whatever you rent. This can be used for personal, business, or individuals you are inviting to the university.

Please call Budget directly for current rates.


Type of Discount: Auto Rental
Company: Budget Car and Truck Rental (Gwinn)
Address/Phone/Website: (906) 316-8480
(800) 287-1859

Mid-sized vehicle - $40.50 + 10% discount = $36.45/day
Full-sized vehicle - $45.50 + 10% discount = $40.95/day

200 Free miles/day
$0.25 each mile over


Type of Discount: Auto Rental
Company: Budget Rent-a-Car Nationwide
Address/Phone/Website: River Drive Center 1
619 River Drive
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407-1360
Phone: (201) 796-7577
Fax: (201) 796-2247
Website: http://www.budgetrentacar.com

For reservations and current rates call toll free: 1-800-527-0700 and mention CD# V000960.


Type of Discount: Auto Rental/Lodging
Company: Hospital Purchasing Service (HPS)
Address/Phone/Website: For additional information, call HPS office of agreements:

1-800-632-4572 (Mich.) or
1-800-253-9225 (outside Mich.)

 

The Hospital Purchasing Service (HPS) travel program allows any employee at an HPS
member/participant facility to utilize corporate-rate discounts when traveling for business or
pleasure. Just follow these steps to receive discounts when traveling:

1. Make your own reservations by using the toll-free telephone number. Advise the person in reservations that you have a corporate rate and give them the identification number.

2. Arrange for your own method of payment to guarantee reservations. Do not bill the Hospital Purchasing Service. The HPS does not accept responsibility for payment.

3. Some corporate rates do not apply for company conventions, group meetings and/ or suites.

It’s that simple! After following the above steps you’ll be on your way...and you’ll receive some additional savings at the same time! Bon voyage!

HPS Automobile Rental Program:

Name of Company Identification Number Phone Number
Alamo BY93088 1-800-354-2322
AVIS AWD#: A848900 1-800-331-1212
Hertz 083932 1-800-654-2200
HPS Hotel/Lodging Program:
Name of Company Identification Number Phone Number
Holiday Inn 000-939021 1-800-465-4329
Quality Inn 021554 1-800-221-2222 or
1-800-258-2847
Ramada Inn 9048410001 1-800-272-6232

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Lodging Discounts

Type of Discount: Auto Rental/Lodging
Company: Hospital Purchasing Service (HPS)
Address/Phone/Website: For additional information, call HPS office of agreements:

1-800-632-4572 (Mich.) or
1-800-253-9225 (outside Mich.)

The Hospital Purchasing Service (HPS) travel program allows any employee at an HPS member/participant facility to utilize corporate-rate discounts when traveling for business or pleasure. See HPS entry under Auto Rental Discounts for complete details.


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Health & Fitness

Type of Discount: Health and Fitness
Company: Tourville West Recreation Center
Address/Phone/Website: 1542 W. Ridge
Marquette MI 49855
(906) 228-7700
 

Five or more employees who sign up for a health club membership may be entitled to a corporate membership discount. Call Tourville directly to obtain current rates


Type of Discount: Health and Fitness
Company: Weight Watchers
Address/Phone/Website: 1021 Baraga Ave.
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 228-6123

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Apparel/Cleaners

Type of Discount: Footwear
Company: Lion Footwear
Address/Phone/Website: http://www.lionfootweardirect.com
Discount Code: (ALL CAPS)
User Name: SHOES1
Password: 8503B
 

Lion's NMU Employee Discount program allows NMU employees and staff to purchase Rockport Footwear from our internet store at 30% OFF RETAIL! Lion Footwear also offers Crocs the new footwear made with a space-age resin that mold to your feet and are extremely comfortable to wear!



Type of Discount:

Cleaner / Dry Cleaning
Company: Dallas Cleaners
Address/Phone/Website: 901 N. 3rd Street
Marquette, MI 49855
(906)226-7536

Call Dallas Cleaners directly for details.


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Miscellaneous Discounts

Type of Discount: Moving Boxes and Packing Supplies
Company: Moving Day Boxes
Address/Phone/Website:

www.movingdayboxes.com
(Mailing Address Only)
202 Willingham Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
Toll Free: 866-540-7283

 

Moving ? Need Boxes?

Moving Day Boxes ships moving boxes and packing supplies nationwide. Don’t waste your weekend searching for boxes.
Visit www.movingdayboxes.com and enter coupon code, nmu-vip at checkout and you will receive 10% off your order total.
(No Expiration)


Type of Discount: Slipcovers
Company: Sure Fit Slipcovers
Address/Phone/Website: http://www.surefit.com
Discount Code: V082
 

Sure Fit Slipcovers offers Northern Michigan University employees a 20% discount off all orders. Sure Fit is the leading manufacturer of ready-made furniture slipcovers in the United States. We have many beautiful, stylish slipcovers for sofas, loveseats, chairs, ottomans, dining room chairs, recliners, and wing back furniture. Pillows and fabric are also available. Call Sure Fit at 1-800-305-5857 to order a free catalog of visit our website at www.surefit.com. Orders may be placed by phone or on our website. Use discount code V082 to receive your discount.


Type of Discount: Warehouse Club
Company: Sam's Club
Address/Phone/Website: (920) 497-2112
 

Your membership fee allows Sam’s to pass on savings they negotiate for business and home. They have put your membership fee to work to enhance your buying experience at Sam’s Club.

Better Card means you can share the value of your membership card with additional family and friends through "add on" cards.

Better Benefits means access to outstanding merchandise and services at incredible savings, from health services discounts to internet access, available only to Sam’s Club members.

Better Prices means lower prices on hundreds of top-quality, name brand products throughout the Club.

The enhanced Membership program will provide your associates with a complimentary spouse card and up to three additional "add-on cards"–called secondaries. Your enhanced membership looks like this:

 

Advantage Membership and Complimentary Spouse Card

Membership includes the option of adding three additional cardholders for $15 each per year.

$35 per year

Type of Discount: Mortgage
Company: CitiMortgage
Address/Phone/Website: 100 Galleria Officentre, Suite 300
Southfield, MI 48034-8409
(888) 248-4684 x89755
Cell: (734) 673-0210
Fax (866) 303-7921
alexander.s.ross@citigroup.com

 

The CitiMortgage Advantage Program provides preferred rates and a discount on closing cost ($500 or more depending on the loan amount).


Type of Discount: Computer Products
Company: Apple Computer, Inc.
Address/Phone/Website: 1 Infinite Loop
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 996-1010
Fax (408) 996-0275
www.apple.com

Apple Computer offers discounts on Apple computers, software, iPods, etc. at Apple Stores (brick and mortar or online) with proof of university employee status. See www.apple.com/education/facultyandstaff for more information.


Type of Discount: Cellular Phone Service
Company: Cellular One
Address/Phone/Website: 2172 US 41 West
Marquette, MI 49855

Cellular One offers Northern Michigan University employees who are on the GSM satellite network at Cellular One a 12-15% discount off their calling plan. This pertains to current contract holders as well as new customers. Please email Mr. David Querfeld at david.querfeld@dobson.net or call 360-4878 for more information.

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