Benefits of Associate Membership
As a supplier, printer, service provider, or business supporting the greeting card industry, being part of the Greeting Card Association means connecting with the companies and people who drive our industry forward. GCA Associate Membership is designed to help you build valuable relationships, showcase your products and services, stay informed, and discover new opportunities to grow your business.
Whether you’re looking to reach new customers, strengthen existing partnerships, or become more involved in the greeting card community, GCA provides the connections, resources, and visibility to help your business thrive.
If you are a greeting card publisher, designer, or maker, check out a list of our Regular Member benefits here.
Build Your Industry Network
Connect with the companies and people who need your services.Build meaningful relationships with greeting card publishers, fellow suppliers, and industry professionals through our members-only GCA community, Member Meet-Ups, Coffee Chats, Town Halls, and annual Conference. Connect with potential customers, exchange ideas, and become part of a supportive industry network.
Get Your Products Seen
Put your business in front of the right audience.Increase your visibility among greeting card publishers and industry decision-makers through the online Supplier Directory, Digital Holiday Gift Guide, and promotional opportunities in GCA’s Card Talk newsletter. Expand your reach even further through exclusive sponsorship packages that showcase your company at signature events.
Gain Knowledge & Industry Insights
Stay informed. Discover trends. Make smarter business decisions.- Access valuable industry data, trends, statistics, and professional decelopment opportunities to better understand the evolving marketplace. Learn from industry leaders through GCA’s annual Conference, virtual discussions, and networking events, while gaining insights that help you anticipate customer needs and identify new opportunities.
Grow Your Business
Turn industry connections into lasting business opportunities.Connect directly with potential customers and partners through GCA events, Associate Speed Dating, sponsorship opportunities, and year-round networking. Whether you’re introducing new products, expanding your customer base, or strengthening your presence in the greeting card industry, GCA helps you build relationships, demonstrate your expertise, and create opportunities for business growth.
Save Money
Get more value from your membership.Take advantage of exclusive member discounts on registration at GCA events, including Noted and the annual Conference. Associate Members can also use the “Proud Member of the Greeting Card Association” logo in business materials and access valuable member services, including the Thrive Pooled Employer Plan through Finway Group, designed to simplify retirement benefits for businesses.
Shape the Future
Have a voice in the industry you help support.Play an active role in strengthening the greeting card industry through GCA committees, leadership opportunities, and advocacy and legislative efforts. Share your expertise, collaborate with industry leaders, contribute to important conversations, and help support a thriving future for greeting card publishers, suppliers, and the businesses that serve them.
Join GCA Today
Become part of a community dedicated to connecting businesses, creating opportunities, and supporting the future of the greeting card industry.