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Uniting Equestrian Trade

Member Benefits

Overall Member Benefits

 

Your AETA membership supports the equestrian trade community and promotes growth and collaboration in the industry. It helps assure membership guided trade shows and activities.  Your membership demonstrates your commitment to supporting the industry to all of your stakeholders.  (Determine your category)

 

Retailer Member Benefits

AETA Retail Members who attend our Trade Fairs have an opportunity to gain financial benefits that far exceed their investment in dues. 

▪  AETA Bucks Program: Cash Discounts on trade fair orders

▪  Golden Ticket Program One free night at the host hotel. (1 room x 2 shows @ $124 /night = $248 annual benefit)

▪  Raffle Prizes: Retailer members receive double chances to win major prizes (like an all-terrain scooter, big screen TV, I-Pod touch, Digital Camera and Netbook Comuter) when they make purchases from AETA member exhibitors.

▪  Member On-Line Community Leverage the knowledge and experience of your peers and stay connected with industry issues. Help other members. Brainstorm.

▪  Member Discounts click for details

▪  Membership Listing: Your listing on AETA's on-line directory makes your business more accessible through search engines.

▪  Industry Networking and Educational Resources

 

In the Works:

▪  Industry Research

▪  Future Seminars, Webinars and Videos

▪  Merchandising

▪  Trend Reports

▪  Store Management Education

▪  Labor and Regulations Assistance

Retailer's Online Application  | Download Paper Application

Manufacturer Member Benefits

AETA Manufacturer members that exhibit at AETA International gain profitable advantages over non-member exhibitors.

▪  AETA Bucks: Attract more buyers to your exhibit by offering discounts at no cost to your company.  

 AETA reimburses member exhibitors for giving AETA Bucks discounts to retailer members. You will receive special signage identifying your company as a participant in the AETA Bucks program. Buyers get discounts, and you gain goodwill --- and potentially larger orders.

▪  Raffle tickets for big prize drawings are distributed only to customers of AETA member exhibitors – a little extra way to thank them for their orders. AETA  provides raffle tickets and signage.

▪  Mannequin Merchandiser Program for Trade Fair


▪  Member On-Line Community  On-line networking 365 days per year.

▪  Executive Networking

▪  AETA Member Recognition

▪  Newsletter updates of new retailer members

▪  Member Discounts

▪  Membership Listing: Your listing on AETA's on-line directory makes your business more accessible through search engines.

▪  Survival Bag Donation program allows additional promotional opportunities.

In the Works:

▪  Industry Research

▪  Customer recognition for supporting the industry

▪  Opportunities for high profile volunteer positions

▪  Participation in Retailer Education Programs

 

Manufacturer's Online Application  | Download Paper Application

 

Sales Rep Member Benefits

▪  Attract new lines

▪  Industry Status

▪  Golden Tickets for trade fair lodging

▪  Member On-Line Community with Lines Wanted/Reps Wanted

▪  Member Discounts

 

Sales Rep Application Now  | Download Paper Application

 

Associate Member Benefits

Member Category Includes Industry Partners, Suppliers, Affiliates (definitions)

▪  Enhanced Status within the community.

▪  Member On-Line Community

▪  Member Discounts

▪  Membership Listing: Your listing on AETA's on-line directory makes your business more accessible through search engines.

▪  Access to members only information

 

Associate Member's Online Application  | Download Paper Application

 

Explore these Member Discount Programs for all AETA members

Staples Business Advantage

Chase Paymentech

Merchant Services

Intercall

Teleconferencing

Member Categories and Dues

Size Category

(Annual Sales)

Retailer Manufacturer Sales Rep

Affiliate

Member

Industry

Service Provider

Industry

Partner

Small= Under $500K Small $125 Small $250 $100 $50 $150 $100
Medium= $500K to $1 million Medium 175 Medium $350
Large= Over $1 million Large $225 Large $450

 

 

Apply for Membership Online  or  Download and Print Your Membership Application 

 

View A List of Current Members

 

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