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Member Services

NYACS provides a variety of services and programs for its members to help keep them informed, maximize profitability, reduce costs, access industry contacts and resources, and solve operational problems. Click on any of the following to learn more about that service or proram.

Trade Show & Convention
The annual Convention and Trade Show is the biggest NYACS event of the year, attracting retail operators of all sizes and leading C-store suppliers and service providers from throughout the region. The 2012 edition is May 16-17 at the OnCenter in Syracuse.

Fall Conference
The annual Fall Conference is an opportunity to examine future trends in the C-store industry, make and renew contacts between retailers and suppliers, and salute vendors for their ongoing support of the association. It does not involve trade show exhibits. This year's Fall Conference -- which will also be a celebration of NYACS' 25th anniversary -- is Tuesday and Wednesday, September 13-14, in Alexandria Bay NY, with the Chairman's Open Golf Tournament on the 13th.

Publications
NYACS members receive a free copy of, and free listing in, the annual Membership Directory, published in the spring. They also receive a complimentary subscription to the NYACS newsletter STOREfronts, which is printed six times a year, and a free subscription to our weekly STOREfronts Online newsletter.

Education and Training
NYACS provides a variety of learning opportunities for store owners, managers, and employees throughout the year. Presented as stand-alone seminars or as part of the Trade Show or Fall Conference, they cover topics such as technology, human resources, food service, motor fuel operations, customer service, and compliance issues. In addition, NYACS and the Food Industry Alliance of New York State have jointly formed "Responsible Retailers of New York" to provide certified tobacco sales training and alcohol sales training to retail personnel statewide.

Credit Card Acceptance

Members are eligible for discount rates on credit card processing and equipment through Payment Processing Consultants Inc. of Pittsford NY. In addition to low transaction rates, the programs has no application fee, no reprogram fee, no annual fee, and no charge for supplies. Both Retail and Associate members are eligible.

Business Insurance
Controlling insurance costs while ensuring adequate coverage when you need it is a difficult balancing act for convenience store owners and operators. Bailey Haskell & LaLonde specializes in insurance counseling and risk management for the C-store industry. NYACS members can obtain a free survey and proposal in the areas of general insurance, bonds, liquor liability, underground storage tanks, alternative risk financing, and payroll deduction.

Compliance Checks
NYACS members qualify for discounts of 10% to 20% on mystery shopper and compliance check services provided by C-chex, The Compliance Company. Specializing in internal alcohol and tobacco sale compliance checks, they use a combination of an adult supervisor and minor as a shopping team and work closely with you to customize a program to fit your needs.

Scholarship Program
The NYACS Scholarship Foundation provides financial assistance to qualified undergraduate students who are employees or immediate family members of employees of NYACS member retail, wholesale, or supplier companies. The scholarships of $250 to $1,000 are payable directly to the accredited college, university or technical school. Click here for scholarship application.

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