In 2009 the American Society of Association Executives indicated that there were over 90,000 trade and professional association in the United States. With so many organizations that represent literally billions of people’s interests, you may ask yourself what is the purpose and how can this benefit me? The North American Power Sweeping Association (NAPSA) is the organization representing the power sweeping industry and if your company is not a member, it should be and here’s why.
Associations are organized for a variety of reasons but there is always one commonality. Associations create benefits for the membership and provide opportunities to improve the industry. By providing services that improve the bottom line for its members, the result is growth and stability for the member as well as the industry. These services can include discount programs, education and professional development, information, standards and certification, forums for problem discussion and much more.
An example of a member benefit that NAPSA is bringing to its membership would be the free seminars available at Pavement LIVE. The savings for the individual attending member is approximately $300 each on this one tradeshow alone and NAPSA members will also receive this savings at NPE in Memphis as well! Take a look at the schedule of free NAPSA events at Pavement LIVE:
Thursday, December 1
10:00am – 11:30am
Seminar B-16, Sweeper Regulatory Update: How to Comply with California’s Recently Amended
On-Road Regs
FREE to NAPSA members
2:30pm – 5:00pm
Live Equipment Demonstrations
FREE
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Sweepers Roundtable
FREE
Friday, December 2
10:00am – 11:30am
Seminar C-24, Rely on “Systems” to Improve Sweeping Profit & Operations
FREE to NAPSA members
1:30pm – 4:00pm
Live Equipment Demonstrations
FREE
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Network Night on the Exhibit Floor
Exhibit Floor – FREE with Exhibit Floor Passes
Saturday, December 3
10:00 -11:30
Seminar D-29, Taking Your Presentation Skills to the Next Level
FREE to NAPSA members
Other benefits to NAPSA members include a free listing on the contractor locator on the NAPSA website at www.powersweeping.org. There are additional benefits which include discounts on supplier and manufacturer products, fuel, credit card processing, insurance, employment law counseling and much more.
If you haven’t considered membership in your industry’s association, visit the website and look at the opportunities available or call the NAPSA headquarters at (888) 757-0130. Find out today what you are missing!
The North American Power Sweeping Association (NAPSA) is a nonprofit association made up of 300+ contract sweepers, service providers and sweeping equipment dealers, manufacturers and suppliers. NAPSA is dedicated to providing beneficial support to the membership and enhancing services to the sweeping industry.
NAPSA is committed to promoting and educating the power sweeping community while enhancing the environment. For more information on NAPSA membership, please visit www.powersweeping.org or call (888) 757-0130.
