Membership
Retail Membership
Supplier Membership
Retail Membership
Why Join?
The New England Convenience Store Association (NECSA) gives members
the information they need to prosper in today's busy, competitive
marketplace.
What You’ll Gain
Access to industry leaders and knowledge. NECSA not only protects
its members legislative interests, it also conducts networking and
educational events that give members the chance to learn from one
another.
Stay Informed
During association events, members talk to each other about what's
hot, what's new and what's the top new seller that's bringing new
customers into their stores. Plus, members receive publications
that provide them with vital industry and legislative information.
Expand Your Knowledge
NECSA's continuing educational programs provide members with cost
effective ways to train management staff to become better decision
makers, independent thinkers and powerful leaders. Plus, with NECSA's
Loss Prevention and Human Resources Share Groups, members learn
about the latest technology available to protect their stores and
to make sure that they are in compliance with state and federal
labor laws.
Get Connected and Protect Your Business
The "Members Only" section of the association's new website
gives members a place to turn to find out about laws, regulations
and legislation that impacts the industry.
NECSA Works For You
The NECSA staff works for its members. We are always ready and available
to answer questions or conduct research to help a member get the
right answer.
NECSA Membership Benefits
Business Contacts & Networking
NECSA business meetings and seminars bring together suppliers and
wholesalers with retail members to exchange information on topics
of mutual concern. In addition, social events such as the annual
golf tournament and holiday party provide opportunities to meet
with colleagues in an informal setting to expand valuable business
contacts.
Coupon Redemption
With NECSA’s hassle-free coupon redemption program, there
is no red tape, no counting and no sorting. Just send your coupons
in and collect the cash.
Education Programs
You can attend educational programs as a NECSA member where you
will learn how to increase profits, gain new insight on new merchandising
trends, and train and retain employees.
On an annual basis NECSA conducts The Leadership Series, a continuing
education program that helps management staff become better decision
makers and independent thinkers. NECSA also takes this educational
experience to the next level by offering the Advanced Leadership
Seminar. This program covers new territory and provide employees
with the tools they will need for their next career step.
Executive Leadership Conference
The Executive Leadership Conference provides more opportunities
for members to interact and network. The agenda includes programs
designed to provide vendors and retailers with opportunities for
one on one communication, interaction, and education. The program
also incorporates social and sports activiies as well as optional
events for family members.
First Data Credit Card Discount
NECSA partnered with First Data / Sovereign Merchant Service (FDMS)
to provide members the most competitive MasterCard & Visa rates
available. FDMS specializes in tailoring credit card acceptance
programs to the specific needs of the convenience store business.
Advanced solutions include online debit, electronic check acceptance,
EBT, and high-speed, customer activated terminals.
In addition to merchant processing, FDMS offers a product, which
allows merchants to take advantage of the fastest growing payment
option – Gift Cards! Merchants can choose standard or custom
cards to begin a program and start increasing incremental sales.
As the recognized industry leader, FDMS provides the best products
and services at the most competitive rates.
Average.
Member Savings - $30 - $80 / month
Legislative Protection
NECSA’s number one priority is to protect the legislative
interests of c-stores within each state house in New England. Whether
it’s restrictions on tobacco sales, increases in taxes, or
the expansion of the bottle bill, NECSA keeps you up-to-date and
makes sure that your interests are represented.
Publications
As a NECSA member you will receive the membership directory, as
well as legislative updates, alerts and newsletters that keep you
up-to-date on issues that can affect the convenience store business.
Share Groups
In today's ever changing times, it is more important than ever to
stay up to date and on top of today's challenging issues. NECSA's
Loss Prevention or Human Resources Share Groups give members the
chance to meet with industry professionals who are dealing with
the same challenges that they are.The goal is to provide NECSA's
professional members with an opportunity to network with colleagues
and take advantage of the expertise within our industry to learn
from one another.The Share Groups are free, informal and informative.
They last just two hours and are held at the NECSA office in Stoughton,
MA.
Tobacco Sales Training
NECSA regularly sponsors We Card Tobacco Training classes. During
the FREE seminars employees learn how to prevent underage tobacco
sales in their stores. The seminars include a summary of each state’s
law, the fines, penalties and other sanctions for illegal sales,
how to spot fake ID’s, how to handle difficult carding situations,
how to handle second party sales, and how to provide effective,
regular in-store training for your employees.
Trade Show
The NECSA Trade Show is an outstanding opportunity for retailers
to:
Learn about new products and take advantage of the best deals in
today's market; and
Find out how to increase your bottom line — not just that
day, but also every day.
