NEPPA MEMBERSHIP
NEPPA represents over 300 promotional products companies throughout
New England and beyond.
We invite you to participate in association activities and take advantage of
member benefits.
Why Become a Member?
PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS
- High quality education programs with topics relevant to your business and the industry
- CEU credit toward your CAS/MAS designation
- NEPPA Beacon Awards – recognition of outstanding NEPPA members
COMMUNITY
- Trade shows and networking events – opportunities to come together with other industry professionals, develop strong relationships and open doors to new business
- Resources for the latest news and updates – The Beacon, NEPPA’s newsletter, our website and social media
- Support for charitable causes through NEPPA Cares fundraising
- Relationships that grow you as a person and your business
COLLABORATION
- Collaboration with Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) on:
Legislative Advocacy – alerts of legislation that may impact our industry - Participation in the development of NEPPA programs and services through board service and volunteering on committees
Join your peers in their quest for industry excellence
by becoming a member of NEPPA!
How Members Save
- Coupon program savings for distributors – Value $2,000+ PromoHunt & ZOOMcatalog
- FREE admission to NEPPA’s trade shows (all distributor company personnel); discounted rates for exhibitors
- Discounted rates at networking events
- CAS/MAS certification subsidies
- Discounted newsletter advertising for supplier members
- Collegiate scholarship program for children of NEPPA members
- Savings Programs:
Constant Contact – 20% / 25%
Distributor Discounts on SAGE, ZOOMcatalog
Current Members: Go to Member Login
for details on savings programs.
CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP
DISTRIBUTOR: A distributor is a company located within the United States or its possessions, Canada or Mexico, whose primary business includes developing ideas for the use of promotional products, buying such products from suppliers and reselling them to end buyers.
SUPPLIER: A supplier is a company within the United States or its possessions, Canada or Mexico, that manufactures, converts, warehouses or decorates promotional products for sale to promotional products distributors.
BUSINESS SERVICES: A company that sells services, information or products (other than promotional products) that support the normal conduct of business in the promotional products industry. The company does not sell or lease machinery or equipment used in manufacturing or decoration of promotional products.
MULTI-LINE REPRESENTATIVE: Independent and contracted by one or more suppliers to market their products and services to distributors.
DUES FEES
DISTRIBUTOR: Dues amount is based on the number of associates in your company – for companies with multiple branch locations, independent contractors, franchise type companies, etc., it is based on the number of associates in New England.
Annual Dues – January 1 – December 31:
1-Year Dues
1-10 Associates: $150.00
11-20 Associates: $225.00
21+ Associates: $275.00
2-Year Dues
1-10 Associates: $275.00
11-20 Associates: $425.00
21+ Associates: $525.00
SUPPLIER,
MULTILINE REPRESENTATIVE, BUSINESS SERVICES:
Annual Dues – January 1 – December 31:
1-Year Dues
$165.00
2-Year Dues
$305.00
MEMBERSHP RENEWAL
Existing members wishing to renew their membership:
Distributor Renewal
We welcome you to participate in YOUR association through volunteering on a committee
or sharing a special talent or expertise!
From being involved from start to finish on a show committee or volunteering for an hour,
we’ll work together to match the right event / volunteer opportunity that works for you.