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NPMA Information Central Hotline - 800-678-NPMA(6762) or npma@pestworld.org
The Information Central Hotline provides member companies with instant access to a team of NPMA's staff experts. Developed to give practical solutions to pressing technical and operational issues, the hoteline provides members with outside expertise.
Your Voice in Washington & New Mexico
To ensure your concerns as a pest management professional are heard. NPMA is the only entity that represents our industry before the U.S. Congress and federal agencies. NPMA’s government affairs staff track New Mexico regulatory changes and policy-related media, and coordinate this information with NMPMA’s leadership. Working together, NMPMA and NPMA develop legislative strategy, talking points and position papers that members can use to communicate with state representatives.
Training, Education & Networking
NPMA represents the industry’s leading educational programs and workshops from specialty business meetings to Legislative Day to the PestWorld Convention & Exposition, the largest annual gathering in the world of PMPs and suppliers. In partnership with NMPMA, NPMA develops regional educational conferences offering CEUs, management training and networking opportunities.
NMPMA also hosts regional meetings that cover a variety of topics and offer educational credits – online registration is available and members receive significant discounts on NMPMA meeting registrations.
Presence on the Web
www.nmpma.org
NMPMA’s Web site keeps you informed and connected to the association. At www.nmpma.org you can find a calendar of regional and national events, online event registration, news articles, NMPMA board member listing, and a member’s only section that is password protected. The member’s only section includes a NMPMA member and committee listing, access to electronic NMPMA newsletters and NMPMA logos for download.
www.npmapestworld.org
NPMA makes pest management information available through its professional and member’s only Web site. NMPMA members have access to the Web-based search engine with exclusive technical materials, as well as industry news , model contracts, association and industry events, online event registration, resource center, legislative issues, a Who’s Who membership directory, and much more.
www.pestworld.org
Thousands of consumers regularly visit "Find-a-Pro" to locate a pest management professional that services the area near their home. The company name and contact information of all NMPMA members are listed and searchable by zip code for consumers to access. This is a valuable referral service.
Communicating with Our Members
Stay on top of the latest research and business trends with NPMA’s PestWorld, a bi-monthly newsletter, and ePestWorld, a weekly electronic newsletter. PestWorld features technical information, regulatory updates, business management articles, and association news. The ePestWorld contains the most current and timely industry and state news.
NMPMA sends out a monthly electronic newsletter featuring local news, a calendar of regional events, regulatory updates, and technical information.
Training Resources at The Bug Store
From the widely-acclaimed Pest Posters and the Second Edition of the NPMA Field Guide to Structural Pests to the NPMA-33 forms and the consumer-oriented brochures, the NPMA The Bugstore is NPMA’s resource center and has the finest and widest selection of technical and management training materials. NPMA leads the way in training, and for members, it's all available at discounted prices.
Pest Gazette Consumer Newsletter
The Pest Gazette is a quarterly, four-page newsletter that highlights seasonal pests and can be personalized to include your company’s information to market your services. PMPs purchase and distribute this educational piece so the consumer understands why it's important to hire a professional.
QualityPro
is an industry program designed to increase the professionalism of the industry through self-regulation; stimulate consumer demand through increased confidence and a higher public perception of the industry professionalism; and provide marketing opportunities to participating companies by recognizing commitment to excellence and higher performance standards. To find out more about this important program, visit www.npmaqualitypro.org.
Publicize Your Company’s Professional Commitment NMPMA
Members are entitled to display the association’s logos on business cards, corporate letterhead, vehicles, and advertisements, which reinforce the company’s professional image to customers and prospective clients. To download the NMPMA logo, click here.
Affinity Programs
NPMA members benefit from a variety of money saving deals through our Affinity Programs.
- NPMA Discounted Group Insurance Program Our partner, Weisburger Insurance Brokerage, provides members with competitive rates and excellent coverage on general liability, auto and truck, business property, crime, workers compensation, and more.
- Answers to Your Human Resource Questions A professional human resources consulting firm, Seawright & Associates, Inc., provides ongoing consultation to association members applying their knowledge of current industry HR challenges.
- Gasoline Discount Program NPMA has arranged a deal with Exxon/Mobil and Shell Gas Stations so that NPMA members receive a group discount for monthly gasoline purchases through this program.
- Pre-Paid Legal Services NPMA members who subscribe to the Pre-Paid Legal Services will have peace of mind knowing that legal assistance is at their disposal if a legal situation were to occur. For more information visit www.prepaidlegal.com/info/jimredson.
- FREE Electronic Check Recovery Service - ChecXchange™ Through NPMA's partnership with Kinetic Products Group/Money Transfer Systems, Inc (MTSI) you can have the FREE electronic check recovery service, checXchange™, the national leader in electronic check recovery. The checXchange™ system results in successful collections of 80-85% of all NSF checks, and you don’t have to do a thing. Furthermore, you will receive 100% face value of the check when collected! Enroll now by simply clicking here to complete the form and fax to MTSI at 727-499-7003. Click here for more information, click here for a list of FAQs or call 800-208-2964.
- NPMA members Save 70% with UPS Freight! As a new member benefit NPMA has partnered with UPS to offer up to 70% savings on heavy freight shipments (150 lbs to 10,000 lbs) to all member companies. Enrollment is free with no obligations and no minimum shipping requirements - simply complete the application to enroll in this exclusive program today! Click here for more information and here for the application.
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