MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

The AWSI is a trade association representing the business interests of manufacturers, distributors, retailers, schools, and resorts in the wind sport industries.  Our primary goal is to provide trade-related information and services to the members and to promote industry growth.  Your support of the AWSI ensures the continued development of resources to deliver real member value.  The AWSI is creating a dedicated, proactive association focused on efficiency, growth, and success. 

 

As the official wind sport association, AWSI benefits its members through a wide variety of resources and assistance.  AWSI highlights and accomplishments include:

Distributor and Manufacturer Membership 

  • Newsletter to communicate industry updates

  • Consolidated Wind Industry marketing opportunities

  • Reduced rates for Surf Expo exhibitor fees and drayage fees

  • Promotion of Surf Expo to our Retail Members

  • Hosting of annual industry demo and Retailer Symposium

  • Maintaining the FORUM, a direct source of information for all of our members

  • Undertaking a complete industry survey of statistics and sales trends

  • Freight Savings Plan available to members via Siriani & Associates

  • Negotiated a reduction in drayage fees/weight minimums for trade show

  • Annual Distributor Membership Meeting

  • Retail Member benefits are available at a reduced rate.

Retailer and Resort Membership

    • Newsletter to communicate industry updates
    • Consolidated Wind Industry marketing opportunities
    • Hosting of annual industry demo and Retailer Symposium
    • Maintaining the FORUM, a direct source of information for all of our members
    • Freight Savings Plan available to members via Siriani & Associates
    • The BRA Retail University – Online retail training for your sales force and retail employees

               The AWSI has negotiated retail member discounts with the following service providers.

    • ActionWatch - ASI is a leader in driving consumers to local stores

    • Allodic Marketing, Inc - multi-media digital advertisements

    • American Health Value - AHV provides Packaged Discount Programs related to Health Savings Accounts (HSA). 

    • Dell Small Business - 20% Discount off Hardware and software solutions

    • Heartland Payment Systems - Providing credit and debit card, payroll and related processing services to retail merchants.

    • Intermarket Insurance Agency - Intermarket has a strong presence as a provider of PERSONAL (auto/home/umbrella/life /long term care and disability) and BUSINESS insurance products and services.

    • Open To Buy Retail Systems - Open To Buy Software helps to reduce markdowns and stop overbuying. The affordable and complete software solution has helped thousands of specialty retailers.

    • PayChoice Payroll Processing - PayChoice provides AWSI members direct deposit, omni checks, payroll cards, time clocks and more.  PayChoice also helps AWSI members with tax filings and ensuring protection from penalties. 

    • POS Software Buyer’s Guide - Use this guide to learn how to quickly find and choose reliable Point of Sale Software and avoid costly mistakes.  Whether you are upgrading your current system or buying an entirely new system, the guide is equally beneficial.

    • Quickbooks - One of the most popular Point of Sale Software Systems including customer management software, basic accounting software and great consulting and expertise.

    •  Sage Island Interactive Marketing Agency - Sage Island provides strategy, design, development and marketing services to businesses. Whether it's a single graphic design or an integrated campaign that spans multiple media, our exceptionally creative team of marketing professionals collaborates to deliver the Ultimate Design.

    • Trio Displays - Retail Design, Equipment and Graphics. Trio Displays supplies retail displays and fixtures as well as consulting with clients on retail planning issues.

    • Valutec Card Solutions - Valutec is the largest company providing gift cards and customer retention solutions.

 

We look forward to your participation and a long and rewarding partnership.  If you have questions on the benefits and initiatives of the AWSI, please feel free to contact the AWSI at info@awsiwindsports.org

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