Our membership criteria helps to uphold a high level of quality within our organization. Individuals or businesses involved in manufacturing signage, or supplying materials to sign companies, are eligible to join if they meet the criteria. Key attributes include demonstrating sound ethical and honest business practices, industry experience and knowledge, a willingness to share knowledge and network with other industry professionals, and a commitment to participating in association meetings, events, and conferences.
Memberships are not granted lightly and with an approval process involving researching and reference checks, you can be guaranteed that all applicants accepted into the Association have met our standards. Display our logo proudly!
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An individual who is currently self-employed with no employees is of good character, industry qualified, and or qualifies for membership through time served in the industry.
A business that employs staff, with a total number of full-time equivalent employees or contractors (including the owner/operator, assuming he/she works in the business) of three or fewer.
A business that employs staff, with a total number of full-time equivalent employees or contractors (including the owner/operator, assuming he/she works in the business) of more than three.
A business franchise group or multi-sites that hold the same business name and employs a total number of full-time equivalent employees or contractors (including the owner/operator, assuming he/she works in the business) of more than three at each site. Note: There must be one main site that holds a full Category C Membership to be eligible for the Multi-Site membership.
Any individual or Business associated with the trade but does not fulfill the qualifications of the trade may apply as an associate member.
At the Executive Boards’ discretion, this membership may be given to an individual for outstanding service, and exceptional contribution and who is highly regarded by peers within the industry and whose contribution has been for an extended period of time.
At any time any member may nominate to the Executive Board consideration for a select individual to receive Honorary membership in recognition of their life-long commitment and contribution to the association and the industry.
