Distributor Membership
Distributor Membership - is open to any business entity whose primary business is to sell to companies other than principles in the corporation The company must meet the following requirements:
• Has been in the business of selling greenhouse and nursery hard-good supplies for at least 2 full calendar years preceding application for membership.
• Annual sales of greenhouse and nursery supplies to commercial growers exceed $1.5 million.
• Employs at least 2 full-time outside sales representatives calling on the commercial greenhouse or nursery market, and/or promotes their products through a catalog.
• Maintains an inventory level of nursery and greenhouse hard-goods of at least $200,000 in a warehouse that is at least 5,000 square feet, that adheres to all State/Federal and/or provincial requirements.
• Makes deliveries from their distribution center.
• Extends credit to regular customers.
• Assets exceed liabilities at the close of their most recent fiscal year.
• Download Distributor Application
Member Benefits
Annual Meeting: providing distributors and manufacturers a forum to exchange ideas, explore opportunities, and increase profitability through roundtables, panel discussions, and professional presentations.
Bar Code Standard: industry standards NAHSA members were closely involved in developing, designed to improve efficiency in warehouse operations.
Contact Booth Program: a unique industry event allowing members the most economical and expedient way to strengthen relationships with their partners in the industry.
Discount Programs: through special partnerships with vendors, NAHSA members are able to take advantage of discounts through Yellow Transportation, Office Max, and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors.
Education: access to industry experts and NAHSA hosted speakers that provide valuable business content to help you improve operations, sales and management within your company.
Governmental Power and Information: giving you a say in the laws that will affect your business and the information you need to adhere to the changing regulations in the industry. Through membership in National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, (NAW) and established partnerships with affiliate organizations, NAHSA maintains a pulse on the most important legislation that can affect your business.
Newsletters: Click here for the most recent issue!- NAHSA’s quarterly publication, The Landscape, keeps members informed on current Association activity and the most pertinent industry information.
Membership Directory: currently under production for the year, the Membership Directory is a reference of the leading full service distributors and manufacturers in the industry as well our newest Associate Members- providing you the identity of being a member of this prestigious group.
NAHSA's Website: New and improved! NAHSA's expanded website gives members access to information on-line. We are constantly updating information to keep you up to date and informed.
What do NAHSA Distributor Members Have to Say?
"BWI is one of the founding members of NAHSA. The founders saw a need to put together an organization that would bring together the principals of horticulture distribution companies in a cohesive group with manufacturer principals to work together for the betterment of the horticulture industry and all concerned.
NAHSA has accomplished this mission. A better working relationship exists between manufacturers and distributors than ever before. NAHSA has promoted the horticulture industry and has been a leader in training and providing industry information.
BWI is pleased to be a member of NAHSA and will continue to support it 100%."
Bob J. Bunch
President
BWI Companies, Inc.