The Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY) invites you to join us - the largest regional trade association of its kind. SAAGNY is an organization of over 900 firms engaged in the specialty advertising and promotional products industry in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Within our membership are Distributors, Suppliers and Multi-Line Representatives
and Business Services companies.
SAAGNY is Education
SAAGNY is dedicated to the education and increased professionalism of its membership. Every year, SAAGNY offers scholarships for continuing education programs.
SAAGNY also sponsors educational seminars throughout the year and an Education Program at PROMOTIONS EAST, our annual convention and trade show where top professionals from around the nation address attendees. SAAGNY's educational forums are excellent opportunities for professional growth.
SAAGNY is Information
SAAGNY keeps members up-to-date and well informed. The Lending Library is a complete library of industry related educational books, tapes and videos available to members on loan at no charge.
SAAGNY publishes an informative newsletter, the SAAGNY News, eight times a year
and sends an electronic newsletter four times a year. Filled with information about SAAGNY programs and events, the SAAGNY News serves to inform members of industry news.
Distributor members have the opportunity to examine supplier operations and procedures first-hand when attending SAAGNY sponsored factory visits. SAAGNY keeps you in touch!
SAAGNY is Networking
SAAGNY members gather regularly during the year for general membership meetings that rotate throughout the tri-state area. Both social and educational, these dinner meetings are a terrific opportunity to network and relax with your peers. Distributors, suppliers and multi-line reps join us for cocktails, dinner, exciting door prizes, table top displays and informative speakers.
October is highlighted by The SAAGNY Fall Show with more than 250 Suppliers exhibiting new products and ideas. An Education Program completes the day.
SAAGNY is Support
SAAGNY's hard-working volunteer committees serve the membership through their development and administration of association programs and services.
- The Annual Membership Directory and the Annual Wall Calendar are great resources.
- Our competent Arbitration Committee can settle the occasional supplier/distributor dispute.
- From discounts on office equipment and supplies to travel and health care, Group Purchasing offers opportunities for members to save money.
- Membership Services is there to assist you in taking full advantage of your multi-faceted SAAGNY membership.
SAAGNY is Fun
SAAGNY is serious business, but no one throws a better party! Our Annual Holiday Party finds SAAGNY members joined together in celebration of the holidays and the New Year. This gala affair features live music, dinner and dancing.
SAAGNY is Exposure
Every Spring, over 4,000 Distributors and their salespeople are exposed to the products, services and staff of some 900 Supplier firms at PROMOTIONS EAST, the largest convention and trade show east of the Mississippi! Located in Atlantic City, New Jersey, it's the perfect place to bring the entire family.
Often called the best regional trade show in the country, PROMOTIONS EAST offers a full education program, a value filled National Coupon Book, cocktail parties, sports tournaments and entertainment. There's simply no better way to get exposed to so much so quickly - while having such a wonderful time. See you there!
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