| Recognition Review
subscription |
ARA’s monthly industry magazine,
filled with news, tips, expert business advice, member features
and the latest product news. Written by members, for members. |
| Award Shows |
The best trade shows in the industry.
Retailer and non-exhibiting supplier members receive free admission
to all US based awards shows. Supplier members receive discounted
exhibit space. |
| Educational Seminars |
Members receive free access to seminars
on business topics and industry fundamentals. Members also receive
discounts on Tech Track workshops and Special Presentation seminars. |
| Membership Directory &
Buyers Guide |
Available to members only. Includes
listings of all retailer and supplier members as well as a buyers
guide, components index and cross reference index. The most
important reference book in the industry. |
| ARA Supplier Coupons |
Retailer members receive dozens of
coupons from ARA member suppliers in their annual Membership
Directory and Buyer's Guide. This year, the coupons were worth
over $6000! |
| Product Locator |
Unlimited access to a program that
helps locate hard-to-find products, components or services. |
| ARA Shipping Program |
Members can receive exclusive discounts and preferred pricing on all types of shipping services with the leading providers in the industry. www.1800Members.com/ARA
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- Save up 25% with DHL on Express Air and Ground Shipping
- Save at least 52% with Roadway Express on North American Freight Shipping
- Save at least 52% with Yellow Transportation on North American LTL Freight shipping
- Save 20% with UPS Supply Chain Solutions on International Air Freight and 45% on North American Air Freight Shipping
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| Nova BankCard Processing
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Discount rates on Visa, MasterCard,
Discover, American Express, Diners Club, Debit/ATM and private
label cards. |
| Hertz Car Rental |
Member Discount and coupons for car
class upgrades and additional $10 off a weekly rental. |
| Certification Program |
Members have the opportunity to earn
the industry’s recognized marks of distinction, Certified
Recognition Specialist (CRS) and Certified Recognition Master
(CRM) designations through ARA’s education programs, home
study videos, Approved courses at other CEU-granting agencies. |
| BranchPlus! Program |
A volunteer run program that brings
the educational and award show benefits of ARA to local areas.
Great venue for networking and chatting with your fellow professionals. |
| Educational and Business
Building Products |
ARA members receive discounted costs
on all ARA educational and business building products including,
video tapes, CorelDraw manuals, CorelDraw Click’n Learn
CD’s, Marketing Tool Kit, Award Shop Design Manual, Business
Operations Manual. |
| ARA Web Site |
The "Members Only" page
allows members to:
- access the online buyer's guide to find products and services
- check on membership status
- change address/phone information
- locate suppliers via a "hot links" page which
offers a link to suppliers web sites and a "Catalog
Request" function
- link to ARA Product Locator
- order materials
- register for trade shows
- renew membership
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