NCWA Benefits Sheet

Dual Membership

NCWA represents Region 4 of ASA and is a proud partner providing service to the PHCP and Industrial PVF industries.

NCWA is an integral partner with the American Supply Association. Regional associations like NCWA provide a vital link in delivering programs, services, education, and networking opportunities to members on a local and regional level.

Membership

Membership in NCWA automatically provides you with a membership which includes full membership in the American Supply Association (ASA) at one low price.

Meetings, Seminars & Workshops

NCWA Annual Convention NCWA’s Annual Convention provides an unparalleled opportunity to meet face-to-face with top level personnel from wholesaler and manufacturing firms.

The location and program are structured to provide ample time to network with key people both on a formal business level and on a more informal, personal level.
The Conference Business Meetings Program, Industry Forum, and Keynote Addresses have gained a reputation for being among the industry’s best programs.
The June time slot affords a balanced combination of business, social, and recreational sessions offered in a family friendly setting.
Your first year as a new member, you are extended a complimentary delegate and spouse registration, providing hundreds of dollars worth of immediate return on your dues investment.

Seminar & Training Programs

NCWA offers inexpensive, high quality training for a wide range of personnel levels, including CEO/top management, branch management, sales, financial, warehouse personnel, and more through a variety of program formats, including CDs, workbooks, manuals, and live seminars ranging from one to three days in length. Regional Meetings – Spring and Fall Series of one and two day seminars on a variety of topics including Inside/Outside Sales, Counter Sales, Warehouse/Inventory Management, Personnel Training, Financial Operations, Evolving Technologies, Freight Training, Safety & Loss Prevention, and more. Workshops and Best Practices Sessions – Educational and Best Practices sessions offered during the Annual Convention on topics such as Succession & Estate Planning, Negotiation Strategies, Managing the Showroom, Time Management, Effective Leadership, Changes, Challenges & Trends in the Industry, Financial Strategies, & Making Technology Profitable.

Information

NCWA prides itself on providing timely information and industry updates to its members through a comprehensive communications network that includes:

Newsletter
Membership Directory
Cross-Industry Compensation Survey
Legislative Updates
Industry Confidence Index
Quarterly Business Conditions Report

Networking

Networking is clearly at the hub of association value and these opportunities play a key element in NCWA activities throughout the year.

The Convention Conference Booth Program sets the stage for face-to-face business discussions with top level vendor personnel, as well as independent reps.
Sales Meetings held during the Convention further facilitate business-to- business dialog.
Social and business functions encourage strengthening personal relationships and building new ones.

And Much More!

Wholesaler members know that they are receiving not only quality educational programs, training, and networking opportunities, but also a wide array of insurance offerings, car rental discounts, overnight & shipping discount programs, legislative and regulatory compliance information, and much more through their membership in NCWA and ASA.