Other Benefits of Membership
Top Reasons to Join the Maine Merchants Association
Legislative Representation
Protection of Maine’s merchants before state lawmakers is the Maine Merchants Association’s primary function. When you join the Maine Merchants Association, you hire a full-time, year-round lobbying team that develops legislation, provides expert testimony at legislative hearings, and works with government agencies to ensure fair treatment of your industry. When state or federal laws are enacted, the Maine Merchants Association will show you how to comply with new requirements or take advantage of changes in tax statutes. The Maine Merchants Association’s legislative efforts save Maine merchants millions of hard-earned dollars. Regulatory Representation
State boards, agencies and commissions regularly meet on issues that impact your operations. The Maine Merchants Association monitors these meetings, provides timely feedback to members, and testimony to these entities to help make sure your voice is continually heard. Communications
The Maine Merchants Association, created by merchants for merchants, keeps its members on top of business issues and trends through frequent emails from staff, weekly legislative email updates, action alerts and a monthly newsletter! We also organize a variety of events to help your network and grow your business. Increased Profits & Savings
The Maine Merchants Association researches and negotiates group-buying discounts on services that you may not be able to negotiate as an individual merchant, such as a low-cost workers’ compensation trust program (for qualified members), and discounts on credit card processing, shipping costs and much more! Full-Time Presence
Located in downtown Augusta, only a block away from the State Capitol, the Maine Merchants Association has a powerful and full-time presence before our state's lawmakers. More Experience
No other state business association is more qualified or experienced to serve you because no other group has all types of merchants as its number one priority. Protecting Maine retailers since 1933, we know how to get things done. Complimentary Use of Conference Facilities
Got a meeting but no place to meet? Members of the Maine Merchants Association can take advantage of our Augusta conference room for a meeting of up to 20 people for 2 hours per month. Conference table, chairs, podium, parking and high-speed internet connection included. Contact us to book the space. Immediate Answers
the Maine Merchants Association can help you understand the ever-changing laws and regulations that affect your business. When you have a problem with state government, the Maine Merchants Association gives you the freedom to run your business while we handle the bureaucratic red tape. Whether the question is about taxes, beer sales, gift cards, inspections, health care, transportation issues, or anything else, we are happy to call any government agency or department and ask your questions for you anonymously. Strength in Numbers
As a member of the Maine Merchants Association, you have joined hundreds of other businesses providing the strength to bring about change. The larger we get, the more influence we can exert to bring about the necessary laws that will help your business succeed. Personal Service You Expect & Deserve
the Maine Merchants Association strives to provide our members the same courteous and prompt service you extend to your own customers. Our members are our customers: we work for you! Participation with the Maine Tourism Alliance to encourage Maine’s visitors to SHOP, STAY and EAT!
In partnership with groups like the State of Maine, the Maine Tourism Association, Maine Restaurant Association, Maine Innkeepers Association and Maine Campground Owners Association and more, we work to promote Maine’s merchants to a diverse tourism audience. Exclusive advertising and sponsorship opportunities
The Maine Merchants Association offers creative, tailored advertising and sponsorship opportunities to help promote your business to our audience. Contact us to find out more.
