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	Membership Services The National Office Products Alliance (NOPA) is the industry association for independent office products dealers and the manufacturers, wholesalers, technology vendors and other diverse service providers who support the success of the independent dealer channel.   NOPA membership is for office products industry professionals who are looking for a community of their peers with common business interests.  The independent office products dealer relies on NOPA as their loyal advocate before the U.S. government, and only NOPA is in the best position to foster collaboration on projects that affect us all, such as industry data standards and other important issues.   When you join NOPA, you’re not just joining an association, you’re joining a professional network of independent office products dealers and their business partners from across North America committed to the ongoing vitality of the independent channel.    NOPA currently offers these valuable programs and services:   Government Advocacy Research Education and Networking Discount Programs and Services Marketing and Communications     Government Advocacy   There is only one office products association fighting for independent dealers in Washington and that’s NOPA.  From such urgent issues as stopping the Small Business Pass-Throughs that give the independents’ business to the power channel, to the ongoing need for affordable small business healthcare options, NOPA continues to fight for its members.      Research   The industry relies on NOPA’s research findings to find new areas of business opportunity and to stay competitive.   Our Dealer Financial Comparison and Dealer Compensation & Benefits Survey reports are the industry-standard independent source of financial benchmarking data.  Education and Networking   Our many education and networking tools bring dealer principals and key sales, marketing and operations managers the practical information they need to thrive in today’s highly-competitive office products industry. Our Webinars are a convenient way to gain information from select industry experts and consultants on important and timely topics affecting your business.  (members-only benefit!)  The Total Training Network Learning provides members with instant, online education on nearly 300 management and skill-specific topics. (members-only benefit!) Our annual Dealer Strategies Conference & Expo is the premier education, networking and leadership event in the commercial furniture industry.  This is a definite must-attend for all office products dealers who sell furniture!     Discount Programs and Services Our association Group Insurance Trust plan includes Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance, both key elements in any employer benefit strategy. (members-only benefit!) Since 1962, our association Scholarship Program has helped hundreds of students and their families ease the burden of the high cost of education.   Best in class industry experts and consultant services are available at considerable discounts in areas including sales training and more. Other discount services include Roadway Express freight and FedEx shipping services discounts, sales leads and more. (members-only benefit!)   Marketing and Communications   Taking advantage of these additional services to complete your marketing plan is encouraged to help you keep your company visible in the industry.  NOPA provides the tools to promote your business and share your expertise in three effective formats: Weekly NOPA members-only Connecting eNewsletter, a great place for share your industry information.     Bi-monthly Office World News magazine, the official publication of NOPA and the source for information on the industry and those people who keep it moving forward.   The annual OFDA Dealer Strategies Conference & Expo exhibition and the effective and creative company promotion opportunities.   NOPA members have access to so many programs and services not available to non-members.  Some of our services are free for members, and members always receive the very lowest pricing on conference attendance and other programs, so join today!   Or if you have more questions about membership, contact us at 800.542.6672 to get the answers.  We’d love to welcome you to NOPA!   Member Testimonials