Benefits of Membership

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• At complimentary monthly programs, hear speakers on a variety of organizing and business topics. [link to current program]
• Utilize the chapter’s library of educational materials, including books, CDs and DVDs.[link to library]
• Are you new to the industry?  Several NAPO Minnesota members offer professional organizer training. [link to people who offer training, or link to “search” with instructions about how to find a trainer]

COMMUNITY & INVOLVEMENT

• Success Group – held at individual members’ homes on a monthly basis, Success Group allows members to share business ideas & resources, and strengthens professional support. [link to success group page]
• Socials – held twice yearly, in July and December.  Get to know you colleagues in NAPO! [link to upcoming social]
• Opt-in to the NAPO Minnesota Group on LinkedIn.  Share ideas and give advice using our chapter listserv.  Follow us on our Facebook Fan Page. [links to all of these]
• Access the contact information of other chapter members via the online member roster. [link to member roster]
• Get involved as an officer or director on the NAPO MN board.  Sharing and developing your leadership skills increases visibility and lends credibility to your organizing business.
• All members have voting privileges at chapter meetings and are eligible to seek board positions.

MARKETING

• Participate in GO (Get Organized) Month in January.  Increase the visibility of your business by purchasing an exhibitor opportunity or presenting a 5-minute organizing tip.
• Members are automatically given a public presence via a directory listing on the chapter website. [ link to directory listing so they can edit it]
• Purchase an enhanced listing on the chapter website to increase your visibility with potential clients.
• Spread the word about your organizing business through exposure in the monthly e-newsletter – publicize your event or write an article.
• Display your business card and marketing materials on the members-only table at monthly programs.
• Use the NAPO Minnesota chapter logo on your marketing materials to demonstrate your commitment to the organizing industry.

COMMUNICATIONS

• Monthly newsletter via email.
• Access to chapter LinkedIn Group.
• Events calendar & chapter information via the chapter website.

DISCOUNTS

• Present your NAPO national ID card for a permanent discount on all product purchases at both Storables (20%) and The Container Store (10%) in Edina, MN.
• Don’t forget about other discounts we receive through our national NAPO membership:  Attic Trac Plus systems, Franklin Covey products, Organize.com, Office Max “Retail Connect”… and many more.