Membership Benefits

Why become a member of your local NACE Chapter when you can just attend monthly events?  Joining NACE offers a variety of benefits for personal and professional growth, as well as an opportunity to become part of an incredible national organization!

• Network with other Catering and Event professionals locally and nationally.  You will have access to the national database to assist you both locally and in expanding your business across the country.  With over 40 Chapters nationally and 5000 members you have access to resources and information to help grow your business and your career!

• Become a Sponsor!  What better way to promote yourself and your business?  NACE members have the opportunity to host events or showcase their services to their colleagues and potential customers at monthly meetings.

• Enhance your Career!  Being a member of NACE showcases your dedication to your field and participation in the industry.  Businesses want to invest in those that invest in their futures.  Just ask some of the current members who have gained employment and career advancement through their participation in NACE.

• Grow your business!  We all know the power of networking and that we do business with like minded individuals.  NACE Members like to do business with other NACE Members, because we want each other to succeed.  

• Meeting registration is offered at a discounted rate for monthly meetings!

• Earn scholarships to attend NACE Experience! Each year, Experience! is hosted in a different city offering four days of networking opportunities and educational sessions.  As a NACE member and participating at meetings with donation of services, raffle prizes, volunteering for Community Service, and attending events you are eligible to earn a scholarship toward attending the conference.

• Participate in monthly webinars hosted by professionals in the Catering and Events Industry!  Each month, free webinars are offered for members to continue their education from the convenience of their computer.  Learn about current topics and have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with your counterparts across the country!

• Get recognized!  Each year both the local and national chapters offer award opportunities to showcase your work.  Join a list of other professionals who have been recognized by their peers as the best in the industry!

• Earn your CPCE.  It isn't just a catering thing.  Becoming a Certified Professional in Catering and Events showcases your commitment to the hospitality industry and allows you to become a part of an elite group.  Show your expertise and continue your professional growth.  For more information on earning your CPCE visit the national website.

• Discounts!  We know it is all about business and providing an ROI as a business.  While there are the previous benefits are great, I am sure you are asking, how is it supporting the bottom line.  By joining NACE, you have access to a variety of discounts with business partners, including shipping with UPS!

NACE offers many members-only benefits in partnership with companies that can help improve your business.

• BizBash – Discount on directory listings. Tell them NACE sent you.
• CORT Event Furnishings – Members receive 20% discount off all orders. Simply identify yourself as a NACE member when placing the order with your local CORT rep.
• Industry Events – Registration discounts to BizBash, Catersource and the Special Events Show. Just mention that you are a NACE member! 
• Hertz Rental Cars – Members receive various discounts on car rentals. Use our members-only discount code online, on the phone, or onsite when making your reservation – #1605259.
• ThriveHive – $49/mo marketing value—FREE for NACE members! Improve your local presence and attract more customers with the marketing tool Forbes calls a “must have” for local businesses. Learn more now.
  TSYS – offers members discounted credit/debit/purchasing card processing services. Discounted processing rates range from 1.59% to 2.16% depending on the transaction type. Visit http://tsysmerchantsolutions.com/lp/associations/nace or call 1-888-749-7860.
• UPS – members save up to 34% on shipping. Visit http://www.savewithups.com/nace/?
• Verterra – Save 10% on sustainable ware for your special events

NACE National offers a variety of additional discounts and benefits.