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Membership Advantages

NWGA provides priceless membership benefits and services including:

  • Government relations - NWGA is continually lobbying for fair industry regulation and legislation agenda items that include food safety, labeling, container redemption, OLCC issues, workers' compensation, labor laws and lottery, tax issues. NWGA is keeping the best interests of its members at the forefront of lawmakers' minds.
  • Partnering Members with Decision Makers - NWGA believes in bringing its members face to face with key decision makers, allowing the citizens who make the grocery industry work at the street level every day, deliver accurate data, testimony and debate. Whether it's a large group of members that blitz the Capitol on a particular issue, or a series of one-on-one meetings as part of a comprehensive strategy, NWGA customizes each lobbying effort to meet the politics of the day. NWGA is there to guide and help members every step of the way.
  • Political Action Committee (PAC) and NWGA Operations - NWGA is committed to electing legislators that are supportive of progressive policies that promote the Northwest's economy and demonstrate sound financial stewardship.
  • NWGA Annual Events - Face-to-face interaction with grocery industry leaders at NWGA events such as the Annual Dinner and Auction, & AKO Golf Tournament.
  • The Express Lane - Features important legislative and regulatory information and timely industry news pertinent to Pacific Northwest's grocery industry.
  • NWGA Website "Member's Only" Section - Valuable information available to NWGA members such as:
    • Current NWGA Legislative Issues
    • Full access to NWGA Publications including, The Express Lane articles and the President's Message
    • NWGA Legislative Accomplishments
    • NWGA Legislative Committees
    • Board of Directors
    • Membership Information
    • Buying Groups and Ad Offices
    • Fast State & Federal Agencies Links
    • Oregon Legislature & Government Offices
  • NWGA InfoNet - This is an Internet tool that is used to relay time-sensitive information to members. Participation is voluntary and messages are categorized by interest areas (i.e. food safety, mandatory labeling, alcohol and tobacco, etc.) Sign up for one item, all items, or none of the above.

Member Programs:

  • The NFM Coupon Redemption Program – A wholly owned subsidiary of NWGA. NWGA has teamed with Redemption Processing Representative, Inc (RPR), Mandlik & Rhodes Information Systems, Inc. (MRIS), and TK Manufacturing Services, Inc. to offer this solid member program. For program benefits click here.
  • The NFM Cart Retrieval Service (888-55-CARTS) - In a proactive approach, NWGA has worked with city governments to find a solution to the growing problem of abandoned shopping carts. NWGA and Northwest Cart Retrieval (NWCR) have partnered to form this member program. NWGA strives to provide the tools each of our member retailers need to minimize losses in cart inventory due to stolen property, and to prevent assessed fines through city ordinances. Please contact Sandra Wilken at 503-685-6293 or sandra@nwgrocery.org for more information. For service benefits click here.

Membership Eligibility

Membership in the Northwest Grocery Association (NWGA) is open to all industry retailers, wholesalers, brokers, manufacturers and suppliers. Contact NWGA at 503-685-6293 / 800-824-1602 or info@nwgrocery.org to join today. Click here to fill out a membership application.