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A membership that helps you grow... Professionally, Personally, and Financially 888.298.9222

WCAA Membership Benefits

When you join us and pay your dues, you become part of the fastest growing part of your industry. Your continued support will be rewarded through many innovative programs designed by the WCAA Board of Directors. Below you will find the many programs that are now available to our members.


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The WCAA offers an extensive library of reference books available for purchase. One benefit of membership is a substantial discount on your purchases.

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What Can WCAA Do For Me?
  • FREE monthly members only webinars covering topics that will inform you and help build your business.
  • Web-Listing: Potential clients can easily find WCAA Members in their geographical area by using WCAA's searchable Member Directory. Members can add to or edit their personal Member Information web page using our member update feature. 
  • Hot link from our site to yours:  Members who maintain a website have the ability to create a hot link to from their page on the WCAA website to their own site.  Drive more business to your door!
  • Members maintain their own information:  Update your listing with your headshot, logo and photos of your work.  If you don't have a website for your business yet, your listing is like having a mini website!
  • Bankcard (credit card) Processing: Home based businesses have the same opportunity as the larger storefronts to provide their clients with charge card services for a payment alternative. All businesses are eligible to receive competitive discount rates as low as 1.76%.
  • Car Rental Discounts: Hertz® is offering WCAA members special year-round discounts on your daily, weekly, weekend, and monthly rentals for business or pleasure; traveling in the U.S. or worldwide.
  • Education & Certification: As a WCAA member, you have the opportunity to enroll in and achieve the industry's only accredited home study courses.  You may enroll in one or both of our courses and earn your Certified Window Treatment Consultant and/or Certified Workroom Professional designations.
  • Partner Discount Program: Members enjoy discounts ranging from 5-20% from our valued Industry Partners.  These discounts can defray or completely pay for the cost of your membership when used throughout the year.
  • VIP discount cards for retail outlets:  Both JoAnn Fabric and Hancock Fabric offer WCAA members a VIP discount.
  • Discounted merchandise in the WCAA store: Members receive a 10% discount every day on books, videos, seminars and WCAA sponsored trade shows. Simply sign in to save. WCAA is helping its members build their businesses through education, experience and confidence. 
  • Discounted Business Liability Insurance:  Our Partnershp with State Farm Insurance means members may be eligible for discounted business liability insurance.  More information about how to apply for your discount is provided when you join.
  • Discounted shipping:  WCAA members and Industry Partners can save up to 29%* on select FedEx Express services and up to 20% on select FedEx Ground services. At least 70% discount is offered on less-than-truckload shipping.     Click here to enroll or call the service provider, Siriani & Associates, at 800.554.0005 for more information.  Be prepared to provide your member number.
  • Forum: Learn and help others to learn by participating in our free window coverings question and answer forum. Located on the WCAA Website.
  • GE Money Program: Build your Business with Financing Tools from GE Money - We provide financing options that make it easier for your customers to say YES... Contact info@wcaa.org
  • Industry Partners: Associate members, or Industry Partners, are suppliers, distributors and affiliated organizations that are active in our association for the benefit of our members. We have an Industry Council Forum that consists of a mix of associate members and WCAA Board Members. The forum continues to conduct meetings and brainstorm for ways we can all can make this a more profitable and professional industry.
  • Life and Health Insurance: WCAA members can obtain a free no obligation insurance quote.  Click here to be redirected to the application page and be prepared to provide your WCAA member number
  • Local Chapter Network: Monthly chapter meetings in your area give you face to face networking opportunities.
  • Magazine Subscriptions: Receive discounted subscriptions to various trade journals and industry magazines.
  • Newsletters: For no additional charge, WCAA offers our bi-monthly newsletter, "Cover Story", featuring articles geared towards the window covering retailer and workroom.
  • Toll Free Communication: Communicating with our association headquarters is easy and convenient with our toll free number: 888/298-WCAA (9222).
The above list of benefits for WCAA members is growing with every new member and with your participation we have... POWER IN NUMBERS.
 
Don't be afraid of your competition -- come LEARN with them.
 
Become a WCAA Member TODAY... CLICK HERE to join WCAA NOW!


COMMENTS

I am very, very, very (did I say very?) impressed and excited about this as well!

Let me just back up a minute. I just joined in Orlando, FL and just met you and am new to the WCAA. I received my welcome packet last week (maybe 2 wks ago). Before I received my packet I received e-mails with great info. Then the packet had more great benefits. Then to keep getting e-mails with great info and more benes!! I'm excited about being in WCAA!!!

I'm still pretty new to this industry and I am so grateful and excited to be a part of a growing and dynamic industry. I was concerned about the economy but was very encouraged by your words of advice.

Keep up the good work! And thank you very, very, very much!!!

By: Valencia | Date: Sep 29, 2010


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