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iHobby Expo™
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NEW MEMBER BENEFIT!
Discounted Testing Services |
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 HMA Members may exhibit and demonstrate their products at the leading international products marketplace. More info here! |
NEW MEMBER BENEFIT!! HMA has partnered with STR to offer discounted testing services to all HMA members! STR is an independent global provider of quality assurance testing, product development, and supply chain support services for major consumer product retailers, manufacturers, importers, and raw material suppliers. STR's broad range of services helps companies ensure the quality, safety and integrity of their products before they reach the market. They have sophisticated laboratories and inspection offices in over 30 countries across five continents. STR's experts have been helping companies achieve product success in the world marketplace for over 60 years. Click here to access necessary forms for testing and inspection of your product and/or manufacturing processes. If you do not have you login information, please contact HMA. |
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Retailer Education
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HMA Member Benefit
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| Industry Promotion |
Legislative Advocacy
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These include media relations, brochures for retail distribution and a consumer website. HMA will continue to promote the World's Greatest Hobby campaign. More info here! |
HMA Communicates with local and federal agencies, as well as legislators, to bring members updates information on current issues and trends that impact the hobby industry. | |||
| The Model-Hobby Industry Credit Association |
Research Vehicle |
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Making good decisions about extending credit to customers is important to the survival of every business. Getting timely, reliable credit information can be time-consuming and expensive. This page will introduce you to the Model-Hobby Industry Credit Association (MICA). Fpr more information please click here.
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HMA maintains a consumer website at, www.hobbyseacrh.org that serves as a research vehicle for consumers and industry members to identify hobby retailers and products related to their favorite hobby activities.
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Bank Services
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Insurance Programs
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| Bank of America offers services through HMA including credit card processing (Visa/MasterCard discount rate 2.33%), equipment rental and purchase, and business credit cards. | HMA association health programs include enhanced insurance plans for association members, their families, and employees. Including health insurance (including dental and vision), long term care insurance, life insurance, disability income and critical illness coverage, retirement and estate planning, health savings, and cafeteria plans for your company. More info here. |
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HMA Freight Savings Plan
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Networking Opportunities
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| HMA members have access to discounted shipping programs from the world's leading carriers including: FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight, Roadway, New Penn Motor Express, Central Freight Lines and OIA Global Logistics. |
The wealth of experience in HMA's professional membership is a unique and valuable resource for members of the hobby industry. HMA encourages networking by connecting members through our member diecrories, events, websites and publications. | |||
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Credit Reporting
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Industry Research
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| Members are invited to join and participate in a credit reporting system which allows members to make sound credit decisions based on information that is updated monthly. | HMA conducts research specific to the hobby industry. Size of industry research as well as studies of consumer buying habits provide members with valuable and comprehensive statistical information on the industry. |
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Professional Education
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Communications
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| HMA sponsors seminars and workshops at the iHobby Expo™, bringing in leading experts on a variety of business topics. | HMA communicates with its members and the industry at large through a variety of media including a quarterly membership-memo, tax updates, our website and email communiques. |
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