Our Core Values

We believe that an Association is only as strong as its members and can only grow with the contributions and participation. We ask that our members contribute in an optimistic and beneficial manner within the organization.

We believe that ethics are the key to a successful organization. We drive our decisions based on ethical business practices. We expect our member companies to operate in an principled manner conducive and supportive of the Association, we do not tolerate any disruption to the directives of the Association by a member that will cause harm. Membership may be revoked should disruption occur.

We believe to succeed in business we must remain progressive and on the leading edge of the latest in product design, production equipment, technology and business practices. To grow we and our member companies must embrace learning and appreciate the knowledge provided by our vendor partners and our members.

We believe in the principle that if one gives… one will receive 10 fold. Our members share immeasurable knowledge and each will continue to be the benefactor of such knowledge if they also reciprocate in kind. It has been proven the group provides a springboard for success. All members need to do is embrace the offerings and become active members.

We are a family; we protect and watch out for our own. We advise members of changing issues in the operating environment and keep members abreast of things they should watch for in their business. We do this with the participation of our members; as it is often a member that uncovers a change that is deemed critical for our members businesses.

Purchasing -our founding core value, our mission, our vision. Combined purchasing in an ethical and reputable manner to benefit both our shareholders and our stakeholders –our vendors.