What are the benefits of belonging to RIA?

Members of the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) receive discounts on a variety of products and services, as well as access to proven cost-saving benefits. The time and money you’ll save with your RIA membership will far outweigh your annual investment in membership!

RIA delivers value—both tangible and intangible— that will drive benefits-savings to your company’s bottom-line. From business insurance programs, international networking and technical research to professional development and advanced certification, RIA delivers over 60 years of industry assistance. There’s no better place to see your dollars at work than by investing in your company’s future through RIA!

• Members may brand their company with a sign of quality assurance by using the RIA Member Logo on their websites, vehicle(s) and consumer-based marketing materials. Members-in-good-standing may download this valuable awareness tool and assure the consuming public of the company’s commitment to strong business ethics and fair business practices.
• We provide members a full company listing via RIA’s searchable online directory, guaranteed to be easily accessed by potential customers, media, and other professionals.
• Members increase their bottom-line profit through significant discounts on useful items found on RIA’s e-commerce website. The site includes items such as books, consumer flyers and vehicle decals.
• Advance your career opportunities though RIA’s Advanced Certification Program. Geared for those who desire a higher level of mastery and knowledge, you can choose from many unique certifications to expand your professional growth and development.
• As part of RIA’s membership package, members receive our “monthly” award-winning publication, Cleaning & Restoration. This industry-leading publication contains engaging features on restoration, carpet & rug cleaning, finances, business management, marketing and more.
• Vendor Members (Associates) receive considerable discounts for booth space rentals in addition to priority booth space selection.
• Associate members also receive a 10% discount on display ads in Cleaning & Restoration.
• Employees of member locations may take an active role in defining RIA’s evolution through the participation of RIA sanctioned Planning Task Forces.
• RIA offers powerful professional services through our Preferred Vendors
  • 3MOn-line Respirator Medical Evaluation: Low cost, convenient method for you to quickly obtain medical evaluation of respirator wearers as required by OSHA standard 1910.134.
  • ARMAC Receivables Management Solutions: For fees starting at 5%, ARMAC will collect any delinquent account, bad check or write-off.
• RIA offers industry certification in restoration, cleaning, and oriental rugs.
• Members receive member pricing to RIA educational programs, which is an approximate difference of $200 on most courses.
• Members will experience camaraderie with other professionals in the industry.
• RIA offers the largest warehouse of shared information in the industry.
• Members receive a discount on most items in RIA's Catalog of Materials.
• RIA publishes the industry standard, RIA Guidelines for Fire & Smoke Damage Repair.
• Members will have access to NewsBreak, RIA's monthly e-newsletter, an executive summary of articles pertaining to the cleaning and restoration industry. Web-sites, national and international wire services, periodicals, and other significant articles are summarized into brief points.
• Member pricing for those attending the annual RIA Convention & Exhibition and/or the RIA Fall Conference.
  

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