Join the GCA
Membership Information
Whether you’re a small publishing company, a market leader or a growing supplier to the industry…GCA membership will keep you competitive, knowledgeable, and abreast of marketplace, regulatory and business changes impacting the industry.
Here are just a few of the benefits you can expect from GCA membership:
The opportunity to network with key leaders and decision makers in all areas of the social expression industry.
A voice in forging GCA and industry positions through participation in
GCA’s committees and leadership structure.
Timely and insightful updates on postal regulations, rate changes
and issues being discussed in Washington, DC.
Obtain valuable knowledge, information and research data thru GCA convention presentations, e-updates and research information area in the website’s members-only section
Discuss industry trends and challenges with members who share similar circumstances and business concerns.
Make vital business contacts and learn about new opportunities, whether you’re a publisher seeking to learn more about the products and services of suppliers, or you’re a supplier seeking to expose your products and services to publishers.
Industry representation and advocacy on your behalf through
Washington’s recognition of GCA as the authoritative voice of the industry.
In addition to the advantages of membership discussed above, all GCA members automatically receive:
- A free copy of the Greeting Card Industry Directory – a $150 value – which gives prominent and expanded listings to all GCA members, and discounts on other GCA publications.
- A free subscription to, and discounted ad rates for, GREETINGS etc.
magazine-- the trade publication covering greeting cards, stationery
and party goods, and the official magazine of the GCA.
- A reduced rate on membership in GAIN, an industry group providing
an online credit database on retailers.
Free subscriptions to Party & Paper Retailer and Stationery Trends magazines, with a discount on advertising.
- Access to affordable insurance through GCA-negotiated rates with leading carriers.