HMA MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Connect. Save. Learn. Grow.
Your HMA membership connects your business with an association dedicated specifically to serving the model hobby industry.
Members gain access to business resources, industry information, networking opportunities, advocacy and programs designed to strengthen both individual companies and the hobby industry as a whole.
JOIN HMA
SAVE MONEY & OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY
Freight & Shipping Resources
HMA members have access to shipping and transportation services through HMA’s transportation partner.
Services can include:
- LTL freight
- Partial loads
- Full truckloads
- Expedited shipments
- Trade-show freight
- Transportation-management services
Members can explore competitive transportation options and receive assistance managing their shipping needs.
Business Banking & Financing
HMA’s business banking relationship gives members access to commercial banking resources that may include:
- Business lines of credit
- Working-capital financing
- Equipment financing
- Business acquisition financing
- Commercial real-estate financing
- Letters of credit
- Treasury-management services
- ACH and wire-transfer services
- Fraud-prevention tools
- Merchant-processing services
These resources are designed to help member businesses better manage growth, cash flow and day-to-day operations.
MAKE BETTER BUSINESS DECISIONS
HMA Credit Watch
Extending credit is an important part of doing business for many companies in the hobby industry.
HMA Credit Watch gives members access to industry credit information that can help them make more informed decisions and reduce unnecessary financial risk.
LEARN MORE ABOUT HMA CREDIT WATCH
STAY INFORMED
Legislative & Regulatory Advocacy
Government policies can affect product costs, imports, manufacturing, distribution and retail operations.
HMA follows issues affecting the hobby industry and communicates relevant information to its members.
HMA also works with industry partners to help communicate the concerns and interests of hobby businesses.
VIEW LEGISLATIVE & INDUSTRY UPDATES
HMA Member Communications
HMA keeps members connected through communications that may include:
- Industry news
- Legislative updates
- Association announcements
- Business-benefit updates
- Member information
- Industry statistics
- Newsletters and email communications
BUILD VALUABLE INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIPS
Networking Opportunities
One of HMA’s greatest resources is its membership.
Members can connect with experienced professionals throughout the hobby industry, including:
- Manufacturers
- Distributors
- Retailers
- Manufacturer representatives
- Publishers
- Importers
- Service providers
- Industry leaders
These relationships can lead to new ideas, new opportunities and better understanding of the challenges facing the industry.
VIEW HMA MEMBER DIRECTORY
PROMOTE YOUR COMPANY & THE HOBBY INDUSTRY
Industry Promotion
HMA promotes the positive benefits of hobbies and works to increase awareness of hobby products and activities.
HMA supports consumer outreach through programs including MyHobbyFun.org and other industry promotional efforts.
Hobby Merchandiser Advertising Benefit
HMA members currently receive a 10% discount on published advertising rates in Hobby Merchandiser.
This gives members another opportunity to reach retailers and professionals throughout the hobby and toy industry.
RETAILER & INDUSTRY EDUCATION
HMA supports educational efforts designed to help companies throughout the hobby industry better understand changing market conditions, business practices and industry opportunities.
Education and information sharing are important parts of building a stronger hobby business community.
HELP GROW THE NEXT GENERATION OF HOBBYISTS
HMA believes hobbies provide important creative, educational and social benefits.
Through consumer outreach, HMA works to introduce more people to activities including:
- Plastic modeling
- Model railroading
- Radio control
- Tabletop gaming
- Building and collecting
- Creative hobby activities
Growing participation benefits the entire hobby industry.
WHY JOIN HMA?
Membership gives your company more than a listing in an association directory.
It gives you a connection to the people, resources and issues shaping the hobby industry.
Join HMA to:
- Build stronger industry relationships
- Access valuable business programs
- Stay informed about important issues
- Participate in industry discussions
- Promote hobbies to new consumers
- Support advocacy efforts
- Help strengthen the future of the hobby business
Our industry is stronger when we work together.
BECOME AN HMA MEMBER
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HMA Freight Savings Plan
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| Freight Management Logistics (FML) is proud to become the Transportation and Shipping Partner for HMA. To receive immediate quotes and first class savings, simply call 877 610- SHIP (7447). FML works with over 125 LTL Carriers to insure you get the best price, the right transit time and the carrier of your choice. By working with FML, you will experience transportation cost savings, a dedicated account team to help with your customer service, access to an extensive transportation network, and if desired access to your own online TMS (transportation management software) program that addresses the entire shipment order and delivery process. Whether you need an LTL, large partial, truckload, expedited or trade show shipment, the FML Team is ready to help. FML is so excited to be working with our Association! | |||
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| HMA’s partnership with American Commercial Bank & Trust (ACB&T) is a new, valuable member benefit that offers lending solutions including but not limited to: lines of credit to support growth and working capital needs; term loans to support equipment/capital expenditures; office build-out and in-organic business growth via business purchase acquisition loans; construction and development loans; real estate loans; letters of credit, etc. ACB&T offers customized Treasury Management Solutions including but not limited to: online banking (including bill pay) with advanced security features; remote deposit capture; ACH origination via multiple methods; wire transfer initiation both in US dollars and foreign currencies; automated sweep and investment accounts; fraud prevention tools such as Positive Pay; lock-box services; merchant/credit card processing services; business credit cards, etc. Contact Jonathan Rothstein at 312-213-6142 or |
HMA maintains a consumer website at, www.myhobbyfun.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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Legislative Advocacy
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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. | ||
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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!
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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 directories, events, websites and publications.
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HMA CREDIT WATCH
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Hobby Merchandiser Benefit
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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. For more information please click here. | HMA members will receive a 10% discount on the published rate card advertising rates in Hobby Merchandiser. Hobby Merchandiser is the only trade magazine being published for our industry. | ||
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Communications
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HMA communicates with its members and the industry at large through a variety of media including a monthly membership memo, our website and email newsletter.
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