BSA Membership InformationBackground
BSA stands for the Business Solutions Association. BSA is a not-for-profit trade association for organizations or individuals who are engaged in the manufacture, production, wholesale distribution and representation of business, office and related products or services or organizations or individuals whose activities or specialized services support the Association's basic purposes. The Business Solutions Association is comprised of wholesalers, manufacturers and manufacturer representatives whose mission is to affirm the concept of distribution within the business products industry. BSA promotes the growth of the industry, fosters communication and observes fair practices and ethical conduct within the business products industry. MissionThe Business Solutions Association provides a forum for the development of strategic and synergistic solutions to enhance the sale and distribution of business related products and services. VisionBSA strives to develop high industry standards, best practices and technological advances to promote the growth and success of its members through networking, education and innovative ideas.Goals1. Provide a forum for networking
2. Develop member education 3. Establish a platform for creating innovative ideas 4. Foster industry standards Membership TypesTo apply for membership, please select from the following membership types.
Manufacturer A Manufacturer member is a manufacturer firm which distributes its products through wholesaler firms in the business, art, and educational products industry.
Organizations who are engaged in the manufacture, sale and distribution of business, art, and education products or services or organizations, trade associations, or individuals whose activities or specialized services support the Association’s basic purposes, are eligible for membership in this Association.
Wholesaler A Wholesaler member is a firm which buys business, art, and educational products on its own account for resale to re-sellers in the course of which it warehouses the merchandise and provides other wholesale distribution and service functions for which it is recognized as a wholesaler in the industry. Wholesaler ApplicationCompanies and individuals providing services to the Business Solutions Association or its members are eligible for Affiliate Membership. Affiliate members may participate in BSA activities and events. Affiliate Application
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