NIFDA - where dealers and manufacturers meet, engage & prosper!
If you or your business take part in the flag and banner industry, you belong here.
Since 1988, the National Independent Flag Dealers Association (NIFDA) has been dedicated to the flag, banner, and flagpole industry. Seven founders set out to create a unique organization committed to the open sharing of information and ideas, the education of both our members and the public, and the promotion of patriotism and care for the most beloved symbol of our nation – the U.S. Flag.
Since then, NIFDA has convened and united flag dealers, manufacturers, and suppliers in order to benefit the common good of the industry, this organization, and our members.
Today, companies from across the U.S. and Canada have come together to form our diverse and knowledgeable membership. Everyone from one-person, family-owned shops to the largest manufacturers with hundreds of employees are united in the one organization that they call “home”.
NIFDA has become a family to our members and is a tight-knit community. We have always welcomed new members with open arms and strive to ensure the survival and improvement of every NIFDA member.
Benefits Of Membership
Convenes members in a casual atmosphere to connect dealers, manufacturers, and suppliers, offering opportunities to showcase new products, trends, and technologies within the flag industry and to learn from leaders.
Includes industry workshops & presentations, awards banquet, manufacturer expo, exhibitor opportunities & more.
Educational Webinars & Roundtables
Explores member-driven topics which affect the immediate needs of the flag industry (at least 4 times per year).
Provides sales and marketing ideas, business strategies, and relevant training to help you grow and maintain your business and market share.
Industry News & Manufacturing Updates
Communicates manufacturing updates, dealer best practices, and industry perspectives in monthly e-newsletter.
Compiles industry-related media articles and current headlines in a monthly members-only email blast.
Member Directory & Resource Library
Shares member contact information to facilitate referrals and new sources for flag-related products and services.
Links members to other organizations to expand knowledge and resources, including the Flag Manufacturers Association of America (FMAA) and North American Vexillology Association (NAVA).
Gathers webinars, member catalogs, sales flyers, flag history resources, and more – all in one convenient location.
Sourcing Solutions & Business Support
Serves as a resource for obtaining hard-to-find or specialty products by sending Dealer Request emails to the NIFDA network.
Supports members with promotional marketing (Member Spotlights), business recognition (Annual Awards), and leadership opportunities (serving on the Board of Directors).
Online Networking & Marketplace
Provides a members-only online forum for selling excess inventory, finding products or services, posting job opportunities, and connecting with fellow flag friends.
Facilitates industry-wide communication on a daily basis to ask questions, share advice, encourage collaboration, and promote the U.S. flag.
“NIFDA has been one of the greatest tools in my flag arsenal. From advice, to collaboration, to product sourcing, to new ideas, NIFDA’s network has helped me stay on top of my game, my industry, and my company. The endless dedication to promoting our noble industry is and should be a cornerstone for every dealer, supplier, and manufacturer. The members, Board, and other people involved have become an essential part of my business, and I’m proud to call so many of them friends.”
Carl “Gus” Porter III, WGN Flag & Decorating Co., Chicago, IL
“Membership has its privileges.”
– American Express
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
– Helen Keller
NIFDA Membership Categories
Dealer/Retailer ($325 per year)
Most NIFDA members fall under this category.
Year-round retail seller of U.S. flags and flag industry products
Located in the USA or Canada
Voting Member
Eligible to volunteer for Board of Directors
Associate ($325 per year)
If your business provides products or services to NIFDA’s Dealer/Retailer and/or Manufacturer/Supplier members, you may be eligible.
Non-Voting Member
Not eligible to volunteer for Board of Directors
Manufacturer/Supplier ($450 per year)
If your business manufactures or distributes a product utilized in the flag industry, this category is for you.
Voting Member
Eligible to volunteer for Board of Directors
Affiliate ($225 per year)
If your nonprofit organization (or similar entity) supports the purposes of NIFDA, you may be eligible.
Non-Voting Member
Not eligible to volunteer for Board of Directors