About GCA Membership

Are you a greeting card maker, supplier, or retailer? Ready to take your business to the next level?

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) is your partner in success. We understand the challenges of connecting with the right buyers, finding knowledgeable production and fulfillment partners, and navigating the complexities of the industry. Whether you’re an emerging business or an established company, GCA membership delivers the tools, connections, and support to succeed in the industry.

The GCA represents over 230 diverse businesses from the United States and around the world – ranging from young start-ups to established companies of all sizes, including suppliers that provide materials, services and product distribution at the wholesale level.

New companies need to do their homework, think long-term, and perhaps have a little luck, to achieve success. At the same time, established businesses need to reassess their offerings and explore new revenue-generating models to remain fresh and achieve success over time. GCA membership can be an important step in achieving that success. We help members explore a wide variety of topics, and keep up on the latest trends, in a friendly, creative environment.

Through member communications, exhibit opportunities, industry data, information exchanges, educational conferences and networking, the GCA supports the companies, business owners and “makers” who write, design, publish and distribute greeting cards. To find out more about the benefits of membership, click here. To view the different member types and to apply, click here.

When you join, register, attend, or participate in any GCA activity, you agree to abide by GCA’s Code of Conduct.

There are nice people in the group with an extensive amount of experience and knowledge. They are very helpful!

Annette Stewart

Co-Owner, Patent Press Greetings

Every step along the way, I (have) felt the camaraderie and support of fellow GCA makers and associates. Joining the GCA was one of the wisest early investments I made in my business!

Kerstin Rao

Owner, Vivid Cottage