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What is The Western New Providence Association (WNPA)?

 

The WNPA is a business association. Business associations are organizations that bring together business owners from a specific area; in this case it is the Western New Providence area.
A business association can provide a number of benefits to business owners who elect to pay dues and participate as members.

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What are a list of benefits for joining The WNPA?

 

Why Become a WNPA Member?

Joining The WNPA gives you access to a group that is dedicated to cultivating businesses and the growth of its members in a number of ways. Take a look at some of the rationale provided by The WNPA, which highlights specific advantages of becoming a member.

 

Visibility
The WNPA provides a host of ways businesses and organizations can get noticed. This can range from grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies to inclusion in business directories. Also, it allows your business to be found by people looking for your goods or services online.

 

Knowledge
The WNPA will offer professional development programs and educational seminars that are complimentary with membership.

Some programs and seminars may be subject to a cost.

 

Networking
The WNPA agrees that "People do business with people they know." Joining WNPA can help grow your business, by taking advantage of the many networking opportunities provided; for cultivating and maintaining valuable business prospects and relationships.

 

Employee Assistance Program

The WNPA intends to offer an EAP (Employee Assistance Program). An EAP helps employees deal with personal problems that might adversely impact their work performance, health and well-being.

 

Membership Benefits

The WNPA members can also offer additional benefits to members. Such as discounts on particular services or products, or special promotional opportunities.

Affordable Group Health & Other Types of Insurance

The WNPA offers members access to affordable group health care benefits and other perks as a reward for your investment in number of ways. Take a look at some of the rationale provided by The WNPA, which highlights specific advantages of becoming a member.

 

This is only a start of what becoming a WNPA member can mean for you. You can become a part of an association that can develop to meet your needs.

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What is the cost associated with becoming a member of The WNPA?

Membership fees are charged according to the size of the business. BUSINESS SIZES (FULL TIME EMPLOYEES):

SMALL 1-5, MEDIUM 6-20 AND LARGE 21+

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SMALL BUSINESS                      $1,500
MEDIUM BUSINESS                   $2,500
LARGE BUSINESS                      $5,000

 

How do I join The WNPA?

• Contact the General Manager to arrange a meeting once you have decided to join.

• You complete The WNPA application.

• Your application is reviewed by the board for approval.

• Once approved you pay the initiation membership fee and then you become a member of the association.

How do I renew my membership with The WNPA?

The renewal of membership requires that you pay the annual renewal membership fee and to provide us with any changes in the number of full time staff.

 

What is the annual renewal membership fee?

The annual renewal membership fees are the same as the initiation membership fees.

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