NBMDA is the premier association of wholesale distributors, representing over 125 firms operating 900 distribution centers in North America. These distributor decision-makers primarily participate in NBMDA to interact with their distributor peers, supplier trading partners and service providers. They attend our events in order to source new products and services to help their distributorships grow.
Tap into a cost and time-efficient network of leaders and innovators in the distribution channel
In bringing together this executive-level interchange, NBMDA has created an extremely focused audience for service suppliers. NBMDA makes it very easy and cost-effective to connect with the movers and shakers in distribution.
Why Should a Service Provider Join NBMDA?
NBMDA means a great deal to its distributor members. Having their service providers actively involved and supporting their organization means alot to them and delivers a great deal of value to you.
Hear From a Service Provider
One of the main struggles we all face is TALENT, and the educational opportunities that are provided for leadership development are just fantastic.
— Will Quinn, Director, Industry Solution & Strategy, Infor
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In a Word... It's ACCESS
We unite the leading distributors from across North America and provide access to them. If your products and services are designed for distributors, active participation in NBMDA is a cost-effective and time-efficient means of building distributor relations, gaining knowledge about distribution needs and ultimately growing your distributor sales.
Developing strong relationships with your distribution partners and fully understanding their needs today as well as in the coming years is vital to your success. Communication is key. Information is invaluable. Personally getting to know the players in the distribution channel will make a significant impact on your business.
Welcome to NBMDA
NBMDA is an efficient conduit from your firm to the distribution channel. We make your life easier. We save you money. We educate your distributor customers so that they are stronger. We create an environment which is conducive to effective communication between trading partners. We stimulate innovative thinking, solving your most challenging distribution challenges.
NBMDA Service Provider Membership Application
Annual Convention & Tabletop Networking Forum
The most highly anticipated and effective means of directly tapping into the community of NBMDA distributors is to participate in the Annual Convention & Tabletop Business Session held each fall. As NBMDA's flagship event, the convention features countless opportunities for suppliers to efficiently interact with a large number of distributor members, all in one setting.
This is not a trade show! Instead, we develop an environment which is conducive to executive interchange between current and potential trading partners.
2023-2024 Rate
The rate for a full year of membership is $795.