MEMBERSHIP

NAMA promotes and protects the advancement of the convenience services industry.

The Value of Membership

NAMA members receive exclusive benefits to help you grow your business. Join NAMA today to start taking advantage of resources, like on-demand education and access to industry experts.

Click here to download the Value of Membership overview. 

What does my company gain through membership?

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VOICE

Stand Up for Convenience Services Year-Round with NAMA Voice 

NAMA is the universally recognized and influential advocate of the industry, working with officials at all levels of government to promote policies that save members time, money and frustration. A single win in the policy arena can save an operator thousands of dollars, and NAMA makes it easy for members to get more involved. Leverage NAMA Voice to engage in advocacy efforts, quickly, year-round and easily. Learn more about NAMA Voice here.

CONNECTION

Community 

Make the most of your NAMA membership and join one of NAMA’s member communities! Whether you’re a newcomer or veteran to the convenience services industry, these networking opportunities offer a chance to connect with like-minded individuals and share knowledge, develop relationships, serve as a mentor/mentee, build leadership skills and more.  

  • As a member-based association, member volunteers like you drive NAMA into the future. Get involved with NAMA Committees and explore leadership opportunities available to members. 

FORESIGHT & INSIGHT

Discounted Courses in the NAMA Knowledge Center  

Joining NAMA provides exclusive access to the full range of educational content generated by the association. Get NAMA-certified with discounted rates on NAMA Education Courses like Technician Training and Route Driver Training or build your industry knowledge with the “Essentials of Convenience Services” course. Operators can leverage discounted resources like the recently-published Unattended Retail Design Guide to plot the next level of your vending and micro market operation.  

Free Registration to the Annual NAMA Fly-In and Advocacy Summit  

Share your story and advocate for convenience services on Capitol Hill at the NAMA Fly-In and Advocacy Summit. Attendees have the opportunity to hear from experts about legislation and topics that impact their business as well as visit with members of Congress and staff to address issues of importance to the industry. Learn more about the Fly-In here.  

Membership Directory 

Discover peers in your area or reach out to prospective collaborators in the annual membership directory. This member-exclusive publication equips members to connect with colleagues across convenience services, forging new partnerships and developing current connections. 

Free On-Demand Content on Everything Convenience Services   

Members receive free entry to every live NAMA Education webcast held year-round. Membership also grants access to the full archive of webcasts for year-round learning and development to answer the questions you need answered to thrive in the industry.

Understand the Economic Impact of the Industry 

NAMA’s vital research on the economic impact of the convenience services industry provides a real-life snapshot of how your business fits into the U.S. economy. You can investigate the most recent numbers here to situate your business in the big picture, track industry trends and make informed decisions for your company’s future. 

Members also receive NAMA’s Economic Trends Tracker, an exclusive monthly dashboard breaking down economic trends in the industry to help you make informed business decisions and adapt for the future of the industry now.  

Discounted Access to NAMA’s Biggest Events 

Discover the cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of convenience services and connect with industry peers and pioneers at NAMA events throughout the year. Join us at CTW in the fall and The NAMA Show in the spring with an exclusive discounted rate for NAMA Members. 

Free Access to NAMA Publications   

NAMA Members gain free access to NAMA publications, such as InTouch Magazine and the Industry Census Report.  

  • The Industry Census is a biannual comprehensive report evaluating the state of the convenience services industry. Funded by the NAMA Foundation, this research tracks industry trends, examines the current size and composition of the industry and generates definitive metrics for business growth. Click here to read more about the most recent report.

Knowledge Source Partners  

Our Knowledge Source Partner program has been developed with the "knowledge" that employees of convenience services companies need to build upon their existing job skills and learn from others. NAMA Knowledge Source Partners are on call to provide you with real solutions to real problems.  

Current NAMA Knowledge Source Partners cover topics, including: 

  • AI-Generated Trend Tracking and Audience Demographics from Placer AI 
  • Employment & Labor Law 
  • Family Business Leadership 
  • Financial Planning 
  • Health & Safety 
  • Health Insurance 
  • Marketing, PR, Digital & Social Media 
  • Profit Improvement 
  • Technology Solutions 
  • Training & Development 
  • Wealth Management Strategies