Member Benefits

DOLLARS AND $ENSE OF NECA MEMBERSHIP
Business Services Our group buying power can save you money and create efficiencies.

Why change now? To build show traffic so that everyone will have a good show.

• Cost effective credit card processing services that have no charge backs, minimums, statement fees or contract - contact John Larkin of Chase Paymentech 207/467-8017 for a rate analysis.
• Business insurance offerings and advice from our dedicated insurance representative,
  Mike Benmosche of Mang Insurance plus virtual HR Assistant and OSHA Advisor for
  those who participate in the car wash insurance program.
• Discounted web site development and management from Citadelnetworks. Speak with Jeff Lemire about their services.
• Payroll services from PayChoice at special rates for NECA members - Contact Patti Conville
• Staples Link, our co-op buying program that allows members to save 20% or more on
  products from Staples - Linda Rose will set you up.
• Windmaster sign program, custom designed for NECA and with special pricing for
  our members - NOW AVAILABLE!  Windmaster sign program – Eight brand new designs

Information/Education We are the region’s source.

• Northeast Carwasher, our quarterly regional magazine
• NECA E-News, our e-newsletter to keep you informed between magazines
• Re-designed! Informative, user friendly website – www.newenglandcarwash.org
• A dedicated Board of Directors who represents your interests and is ready to share
  their knowledge and expertise
• Business office managed by professional association managers to help you find the information you need
• Educational programs and problem-solving sessions at our dinner meetings
• Spring Table Top Show preceded by a tour of area washes, to spotlight the latest in
  business and car wash products, services and operations
• Market research (now available) , environmental and regulatory studies to help you address business challenges
• Discounted registration for the Northeast Regional Carwash Convention (NRCC)

Public Relations and Member Marketing We want you to prosper!

• Complimentary Mailing Labels for NECA Member Table Top Exhibitors
  NECA has a long standing policy to not send electronic membership lists nor sell its mailing list. In fact, there are a very limited number of instances when we provide mailing labels at all, specifically to tell you about member benefits.
  
  But, rules are made to change!
  NECA is a partnership of members so for the 2009 Table Top Show, NECA will provide a complimentary (free!) set of member mailing labels to each member company exhibiting at the Show. We will include all current NECA members, not just carwashes, since other industry partners can help spread the word about your company to their clients and may be interested in using your products and services in their non-wash facilities.  
• Initiatives to enhance the public's and decison makers’ understanding of our industry
• Ready for Use! Cable TV commercials developed by NECA that members can personalize and place in their target markets
• ”Hot links” to members’ web sites from the NECA web site: Log on to create a password. Update your company profile, register for meetings & renew your membership on-line
• “Members’ Marketplace” on our web site to help you clear out that storage room
• Discounts on exhibit space for the Annual Table Top Show
• High visibility sponsorship opportunities
• Initiatives to enhance the public's understanding of our industry
• Cooperative relationships with industry and related associations

Networking NECA’s membership is the best in the business. Get to know them!

• On-line membership directory to help you stay in touch with industry professionals throughout the region – Do not hesitate to call upon fellow members.
• Fall and Winter dinner meetings where you can share challenges and solutions
• NEW “On the Road” networking receptions near where you live and work
• Business-to-business networking and one-stop shopping at our Annual Table Top Show preceded by the annual tour of car washes
• Golf outing for fun and charity
• Leadership opportunities – Get involved by working on a project, joining a committee or becoming a Director

The Board of Directors constantly evaluates possible new services to our members.
Please feel free to make suggestions about additional benefits that may be
of value to you as a member.

NECA encourages members to do business with members