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SAVE MONEY & OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY<\/h1>\nFreight & Shipping Resources<\/h2>\n
HMA members have access to shipping and transportation services through HMA’s transportation partner.<\/p>\n
Services can include:<\/p>\n
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- LTL freight<\/li>\n
- Partial loads<\/li>\n
- Full truckloads<\/li>\n
- Expedited shipments<\/li>\n
- Trade-show freight<\/li>\n
- Transportation-management services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Members can explore competitive transportation options and receive assistance managing their shipping needs.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/div>\nBusiness Banking & Financing<\/h2>\n
HMA’s business banking relationship gives members access to commercial banking resources that may include:<\/p>\n
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- Business lines of credit<\/li>\n
- Working-capital financing<\/li>\n
- Equipment financing<\/li>\n
- Business acquisition financing<\/li>\n
- Commercial real-estate financing<\/li>\n
- Letters of credit<\/li>\n
- Treasury-management services<\/li>\n
- ACH and wire-transfer services<\/li>\n
- Fraud-prevention tools<\/li>\n
- Merchant-processing services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These resources are designed to help member businesses better manage growth, cash flow and day-to-day operations.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/div>\nMAKE BETTER BUSINESS DECISIONS<\/h1>\n
HMA Credit Watch<\/h2>\n
Extending credit is an important part of doing business for many companies in the hobby industry.<\/p>\n
HMA Credit Watch gives members access to industry credit information that can help them make more informed decisions and reduce unnecessary financial risk.<\/p>\n
LEARN MORE ABOUT HMA CREDIT WATCH<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\n<\/div>\nSTAY INFORMED<\/h1>\n
Legislative & Regulatory Advocacy<\/h2>\n
Government policies can affect product costs, imports, manufacturing, distribution and retail operations.<\/p>\n
HMA follows issues affecting the hobby industry and communicates relevant information to its members.<\/p>\n
HMA also works with industry partners to help communicate the concerns and interests of hobby businesses.<\/p>\n
VIEW LEGISLATIVE & INDUSTRY UPDATES<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\n<\/div>\nHMA Member Communications<\/h2>\n
HMA keeps members connected through communications that may include:<\/p>\n
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- Industry news<\/li>\n
- Legislative updates<\/li>\n
- Association announcements<\/li>\n
- Business-benefit updates<\/li>\n
- Member information<\/li>\n
- Industry statistics<\/li>\n
- Newsletters and email communications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n<\/div>\nBUILD VALUABLE INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIPS<\/h1>\n
Networking Opportunities<\/h2>\n
One of HMA’s greatest resources is its membership.<\/p>\n
Members can connect with experienced professionals throughout the hobby industry, including:<\/p>\n
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- Manufacturers<\/li>\n
- Distributors<\/li>\n
- Retailers<\/li>\n
- Manufacturer representatives<\/li>\n
- Publishers<\/li>\n
- Importers<\/li>\n
- Service providers<\/li>\n
- Industry leaders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These relationships can lead to new ideas, new opportunities and better understanding of the challenges facing the industry.<\/p>\n
VIEW HMA MEMBER DIRECTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\n<\/div>\nPROMOTE YOUR COMPANY & THE HOBBY INDUSTRY<\/h1>\n
Industry Promotion<\/h2>\n
HMA promotes the positive benefits of hobbies and works to increase awareness of hobby products and activities.<\/p>\n
HMA supports consumer outreach through programs including MyHobbyFun.org<\/strong> and other industry promotional efforts.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/div>\nHobby Merchandiser Advertising Benefit<\/h2>\n
HMA members currently receive a 10% discount on published advertising rates in Hobby Merchandiser<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
This gives members another opportunity to reach retailers and professionals throughout the hobby and toy industry.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/div>\nRETAILER & INDUSTRY EDUCATION<\/h1>\n
HMA supports educational efforts designed to help companies throughout the hobby industry better understand changing market conditions, business practices and industry opportunities.<\/p>\n
Education and information sharing are important parts of building a stronger hobby business community.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/div>\nHELP GROW THE NEXT GENERATION OF HOBBYISTS<\/h1>\n
HMA believes hobbies provide important creative, educational and social benefits.<\/p>\n
Through consumer outreach, HMA works to introduce more people to activities including:<\/p>\n
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- Plastic modeling<\/li>\n
- Model railroading<\/li>\n
- Radio control<\/li>\n
- Tabletop gaming<\/li>\n
- Building and collecting<\/li>\n
- Creative hobby activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Growing participation benefits the entire hobby industry.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/div>\nWHY JOIN HMA?<\/h1>\n
Membership gives your company more than a listing in an association directory.<\/p>\n
It gives you a connection to the people, resources and issues shaping the hobby industry.<\/p>\n
Join HMA to:<\/p>\n
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- Build stronger industry relationships<\/li>\n
- Access valuable business programs<\/li>\n
- Stay informed about important issues<\/li>\n
- Participate in industry discussions<\/li>\n
- Promote hobbies to new consumers<\/li>\n
- Support advocacy efforts<\/li>\n
- Help strengthen the future of the hobby business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Our industry is stronger when we work together.<\/h2>\n
BECOME AN HMA MEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n
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