Distributor Membership
Distributor membership is open to any corporation, partnership, or proprietorship, whose primary business is to sell to companies other than principles in the corporation that meets all of the following requirements:
- The firm or corporation is involved in warehousing distribution and selling products to the green industry horticulture business.
- Employs at least 2 full-time salesmen 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 and adheres to all State/Federal and/or provincial requirements, and makes deliveries from their distribution center.
- Extends credit to regular customers.
- Every Distributor Member is expected to attend the Annual Meeting and participate at the committee level.
*Any company meeting these requirements will be accepted as a Distributor Member upon payment of dues*
• 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.
Weights and Measures Standards for Containers: industry standards NAHSA members were closely involved in setting the ground rules for horticultural container weights and measures labeling and dissemination of this information to their customers.
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.
Membership Directory: 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. The Directory is available online in the members only section.
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.