Want to Become a Member?

Here are a few of the benefits we offer:

• Representation: We will lobby local and state representatives to provide favorable laws to local publishers.  As an organization will work in unity to influence political change to favor our membership.
  
  
• Education: We will strive to offer the best workshops, seminars, local meetings, general assembly (or city council) updates, informative website and a quarterly news magazine.
  
  
• Information: Our quarterly magazine, will keep you informed of the latest news. Our service provider directory lets you know about local businesses associated with APA, services they offer and how to contact them. We also coordinate with other state and national organizations to help promote publishing and to provide member benefits.
  
  
• Savings: A complete list of vendors is offered to members.  APA will strive to negotiate discounted prices and services.  As an organization, we will share the benefits of group purchasing and negotiations.
  
  
• Individual Help: You don't have to be alone in an ever changing and challenging industry. Qualified and experienced staffs giving you prompt attention and answers, not lip service.  The staff will help you work with other members to help promote your business and our industry.
  
  
• Distribution:  We will work as an organization to prevent legal or political restrictions on free speech.  As an organization we will work to reduce or eliminate distribution restrictions.  We will work with publishers to help reduce the problems associated with distribution.
  

Publisher Benefits

Information and Discounts on the
following services or products

• Industry Networking
• Industry News
• Political and Industry support
• Group discounts for business solutions
• Advertising & website solutions
• Accounting and legal service referrals
• Software and production advice
• Mentoring and partnership programs
• Discounts with key vendors
• Local distribution solutions and education
  

Vender Benefits

Product Exposure and access to independent Publishers. Product info included in all new and renewal kits mailed daily.

• Website link Listing in APA’s Provider Directory
• Solid business referrals and sponsorship opportunities
• Meeting exposure
• Advertise in APA’s quarterly new letter
• Exposure to new first time publishers
• New business consultation
• Networking opportunities, and more
  
  

And... There's More! Your membership will partner you with the most dynamic publishers in the Atlanta Metro area.  You will discover the power of an organization that is devoted to improving our business environment and helping members through a collaboration of the finest business leaders in Georgia.

APA Meetings Meetings for the APA occur every 30days, located at the 1818 Club in the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.

Please call and speak to any of our friendly staff if you still aren't convinced that membership
with APA is a smart investment. Membership only costs $289 per year! 
Join or Renew APA Membership by contacting:
Candy Little at: clittle@nci.com or 770.962.7220 Ext.24243