Why belong to NGMA?

The National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association (NGMA) is a professional trade organization for the manufacturers and suppliers of greenhouses and greenhouse components. NGMA members are committed to building greenhouses with a level of professionalism not found anywhere else. When a company becomes a member of NGMA, it receives the following benefits:

Website Promotion, Information and Advertising
An alphabetical listing of each NGMA member is listed on the association’s website, www.ngma.com. This list includes contact information and is available by member category. The website also includes “Helpful Hints,” which may be printed and distributed to clients along with copies of NGMA standards and guidelines. NGMA also offers its members a discounted website Banner Advertising Program.

“Members-Only” Section
Members obtain access to the “members-only” section of the website, which includes presentations from past conferences, meeting minutes, conference photos and other pertinent information that only members can access. This is a growing area of the organization.

E-Newsletter
This quarterly publication contains useful information for NGMA members. The e-newsletter also presents an opportunity for member companies to submit news for distribution to other NGMA members and to publish articles about industry trends.

Educational Conference
NGMA provides an opportunity for networking, education, business and fun at its annual conference. Up-to-date information is available from top-notch speakers and networking opportunities between members abound.

Legislative Awareness
NGMA is committed to meeting with legislators and policy-makers on a regular basis to educate them about the greenhouse industry. In addition, periodic information is made available in the e-newsletter and on the website for members’ use when contacting their legislators.

Public Relations
Routinely, NGMA and its members are promoted in industry trade magazines. This activity puts association members in front of various industry segments and promotes membership in NGMA. In addition, NGMA sponsors an exhibit booth at the OFA Short Course promoting membership in the organization and provides “Member of NGMA” signs to companies that exhibit at industry trade shows.

Industry Survey
Periodically NGMA surveys its structural members for data that is then shared with participating companies. This information assists member companies with developing their marketing strategy for the upcoming year, and also helps these companies know where they stand in comparison to other structural manufacturers in the industry. The survey results are compiled by an independent third-party auditor so each participating company’s information is not compromised and is kept confidential.

ECHO Credit Card Processing
Accepting credit cards can be an expensive proposition, given the fees charged for processing. NGMA has negotiated phenomenal rates with ECHO, available only to association members. This program directly impacts the bottom line of member companies in a positive way.

Social Networking
In addition to the networking opportunities that the educational conference offers, NGMA provides its members with a virtual networking opportunity on its Facebook page.

Industry Leadership
As a member, representatives of participating companies have the opportunity to serve on the NGMA Board of Directors and chair the committees that steer the organization and guarantee its future as a leader in the greenhouse industry.

For more: National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association, (800) 792-6462; www.ngma.com.