ISA Membership: Begin on the Road to Success Today!
When you become a member of ISA, you are joining the largest community of sign companies, service providers, and end-users in the world! You join others like you, driven to succeed and who together make the sign industry a vibrant, healthy, and exciting sector of our economy. ISA membership benefits include the following:
1) ISA International Sign Expo
Benefit from unparalleled networking, and significant trade show exhibiting discounts for suppliers, by participating in the annual ISA International Sign Expo, the largest platform in the world for sign industry professionals to conduct business. Be among the first to see the latest products, technology, and services at the International Sign Expo and ISA's regional trade shows. As a member, you are eligible to exhibit or attend at discounted rates.
2) Education & Training Programs
ISA has expanded our educational programs to meet the growing needs of the sign industry. Members are kept in the loop about upcoming educational programs and are encouraged to participate at discounted member-only rates. The International Sign Academy Seminars held at the International Sign Expo each year consistently provide first-class educational opportunities on a variety of topics relevant to today's sign industry. Programs are selected to fit the specific needs of sign company presidents, technicians, sign installers, and marketers. Get training year-round, cut down on expenses, and remain in your office for our webinars. Whether your field is digital printing, vinyl graphics, neon signs, custom signs, or architectural signage, you'll find courses designed to build your knowledge, increase your competitiveness and improve your bottom line! Each member receives one free webinar per year.
3) Industry Advocacy
ISA represents the industry before the United States Congress and federal regulatory bodies. It also tracks and responds to sign code issues at the local and state levels. ISA has successfully educated key members of Congress on the importance of on-premise signage to our economy and our society and has a political action committee to support candidates who are sympathetic to our concerns. ISA's Government Relations team is also active in improving local sign codes and reaching out to local and state officials to help them better understand the value of signs to small businesses and our communities. Our overall advocacy goal is to help create a legislative, regulatory and legal environment that is conducive to you growing and strengthening your business. For more information, contact ISA at (703) 836-4012.
4) Enhanced Business Exposure
ISA members will be listed in the online membership directory, exposing your company to thousands of prospective customers. In addition, ISA members can use ISA's Member Logo in their marketing collateral and stationery to help establish credibility and trust of quality workmanship with your customers.
5) Publication Discounts
ISA offers numerous sales and marketing tools, management materials, design resources, safety programs, and legislative resources. Many items are offered to members at discounted prices.
6) Sign Companies Online Advertising Discounts
ISA has combined with Sign Companies Online (SCO), an online search engine for both vendors and end user buyers within the sign and graphics industry, to offer a 50% discount for advertising to reach the more than 10,000 unique sign buyers who use SCO to find a local sign company. ISA member listings with SCO puts their business where buyers can find them. Contact kevin@signcompaniesonline.com; call (866) 368-7429, or visit www.signcompaniesonline.com/isa.cfm.
7) Customizable Health Insurance Benefits Program
ISA offers members a customizable health insurance program with a wide variety of affordable choices, so members can choose the program that best suits their business needs. All members receive a free prescription discount card. The health insurance program is developed by Mass Marketing Insurance Consultants (MMIC). For more information, please visit www.mmicinsurance.com/ISA/ or contact MMIC at (800) 349-1039.
8) Shipping & Office Solutions
Members can also now save up to 20% on select FedEx OfficeSM copy and print services and 10% off other select services at more than 1,900 FedEx Office locations.* Enroll in the ISA FedEx Advantage® Program today to upload, print and ship all in one place!
Members receive the following discounts on select FedEx Office business services:
- Up to 20% on select printing and copying services
- Up to 10% on select signs and graphics production and on select finishing services
- Plus, you may be eligible for savings up to 70% depending on your specific printing quantities.
To find a FedEx Office location near you, click here to use the easy FedEx Office locator. It's now even easier for you to save time and money with FedEx. For more information or to enroll in this program, please go to http://www.1800members.com/ISA or call 1-800-MEMBERS, your dedicated program administrator (8:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. ET, M-F).
9) Credit Card Processing Fee Discounts
ISA provides members with a payment processing solution that provides competitive rates and offers unparalleled customer service. Program highlights include online reporting, no monthly minimum processing requirements, check verification and guarantee solutions. Also included is an interest-bearing account option, which allows you to earn interest on your credit card deposits. For more information, call (800) 354-3988.
10) Business Insurance Policy Discounts
ISA provides our members with a wide variety of property and casualty, general liability, workers' compensation, business interruption and other general business insurance policies at extremely competitive group rates. For more information, visit www.locktonrisk.com/isa/. Questions? Contact Stacey Loflin at (703) 836-4012 or stacey.loflin@signs.org. Find Your Local Sign Association |