Professional Picture Framer's Association
Texas Gulf Coast Chapter
************************************************************************************ PPFA - The Professional Picture Framers Association ************************************************************************************ Make the Most of Your Membership Looking for opportunity in today’s business climate? Need actionable ideas for running your shop efficiently or affordable solutions for bringing customers through the door? Take advantage of these great benefits and programs* to help your business thrive: Framers' Corner Forum (http://www.pmai.org/ppfa/forum) You're not alone! Ask for help, seek advice, or chat with colleagues.
PPFA Annual Conference Your biggest association event. Your greatest educational and social opportunity. Get discounted admission to PPFA 2010, February 20-23, in Southern California. Local Chapters (http://www.pmai.org/content.aspx?id=10604)
PPFA where you live and work; your local link to colleagues who share. Certification Programs (http://www.pmai.org/content.aspx?id=10574)
Personal marketing through professional achievement. News and Newsletters (http://www.pmai.org/content.aspx?id=10938)
The For Members Only monthly newsletter gives insight into frame shops, marketing ideas, technical updates, industry news, and more, while PPFA News Clips and PMA Newsline International cover imaging and framing-related news from around the world. Member Services (http://www.pmai.org/content.aspx?id=10648)
- Credit Card Processing Services - Check Verification Services - Business Insurance - Workers' Compensation Insurance - Bookstore – a library of "how to" publications
- Promotional Advertising Materials – can be customized for your shop
- PostcardBuilder - Shipping Discounts Framing Competitions and Awards (http://www.pmai.org/content.aspx?id=10608) Out-do yourself! Stretch your boundaries and exceed your own limitations.
Scholarships and Awards Provides industry recognition by your peers. Find a Picture Framer (http://www.pmai.org/ppfaconsumerhome.aspx)
Consumers can now locate PPFA members worldwide with this revamped website, designed to get people thinking about custom framing and to help them find a frame shop in their neighborhood. *Not all programs are available outside the United States. ************************************************************************************ PMA - The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations 3000 Picture Place Jackson, MI 49201 USA Tel: 517-788-8100 Toll Free: 800-762-9287 Fax: 517-788-8371 Web: www.pmai.org