Any independent retail nursery of sound credit and industry standing can apply. Members are required to attend two meetings per year, currently in February and October. There is also an optional summer program and tour.
Members are required to purchase a minimum of $50,000 per year through the Association.
How it Works
NNBA is a buying cooperative. By pooling the purchases of all our members we are able to obtain better volume discounts from our vendors. These discounts are passed through directly to the members bottom line. Since the cooperative is member owned, any profits generated by the cooperative are distributed to the members.
Because purchases are central billed and the cooperative guarantees payments for members’ purchases, vendors do not need to run credit checks on each member. Vendors are assured payment on time according to terms for all of the members.
Members can purchase from any NNBA vendor with the assurance that the vendor has met strict guidelines for product quality, pricing and service. The NNBA office provides a single point of contact to aid in resolving any issues that might arise between member and vendor.
Why Be a Member?
NNBA will save you money. Day in and day out, belonging to NNBA adds more money to your bottom line. NNBA is committed and focused on the Northwest and is dedicated to serving the needs of Independent Retail Nurseries in the region. We are member owned and member driven, our only reason for being is to improve our members’ profits.
Vendors and vendor programs are carefully selected by NNBA staff and reviewed by the NNBA board to insure the program benefits the bottom line of the membership. Being a member gives you access to a list of vendors chosen for their quality, service, and pricing.
Benefits for Members
NNBA also provides networking and educational functions for our members. These are invaluable opportunities to share ideas and learn from other nurseries that face the same problems every day.
Our Fall convention combines educational seminars with an opportunity to meet NNBA approved vendors in a relaxed environment.
Our Winter meeting features a one day format that combines an educational session with the cooperative’s annual business meeting.
Our Summer tour visits independent nurseries in the Northwest. There is no better way to improve your own business than visiting your neighbors.
Apply for Membership
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