Grower Member Benefits
WHEN YOU JOIN THE NURSERY & GARDEN INDUSTRY VICTORIA YOU'LL DOUBLE YOUR CHANCES OF PROFITABLE TRADING COMPARED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS
There are many reasons a grower should join NGIV and the most important is that it increases your chances of continued profitability. It's a fact that grower members trade at significantly higher volumes and with significantly higher returns than is typical in our industry.This in not a coincidence!
There are plenty of other benefits too:
Networking
This is one of the most effective ways to create new business. The leads NGIV members get provide them with the inside running in Business to Business selling.
Join NGIV and expand the opportunities for your own business to effectively network with the best the industry has to offer.
If you're in the business of selling plants, then joining NGIV may be the best way to secure your future in the industry.
Technical Advice and Support
NGIV offers a gateway to the most effective industry training available. Membership provides access to a huge variety of tailored training, technical advice and direct assistance. Topics include water use and treatment, bio security and the latest pest and disease issues.
We also have Industry Development Officers dedicated to helping you improve your business. Our development Officers are highly respected and have a wealth of experience that will assist you. And typically all this is only a phone call away!
Trade Day
As a member your business is able to sell its products at the largest horticultural trade day in the Southern Hemisphere.
Gain monthly access to literally hundreds of retailers from four states. Casual or Permanent stand holders enjoy a direct marketing opportunity that's:
- Cost Effective
- Targeted
- And directly supported by a dedicated staff at minimal cost to you.
Check Out The Add On Benefit
- Accreditation: NIASA is recognized as delivering an effective Best Practice scheme with real, tangible benefits for production nurseries
- Member discounts to training: All training events are offered to members at a substantial saving
- Profiles in Groundswell, the best horticultural trade magazine in Australia: Groundswell features profiles and informative articles on NGIV members and their businesses.
- Eligibility to join the Tree & Shrub Growers group. This dynamic organisation meets monthly to discuss the latest industry issues, often at member nursery businesses
- Cost Effective access to the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. NGIV members who wish to sell product at MIFGS are given 20% reduction in site charges; typically more than the cost of membership.
- Site visits from our Development Officers or immediate, over the phone, assistance
- Industrial Relations Advice: Access timely advice and wages updates free of charge.
Testimonials
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Being a member of the NGIV has been as asset to our business. The benefits available to members have helped our business considerably. Through the NGIV we get access to up to date industry matters, advice and technology support from our Industry Development Officers. We have gone down the path of NIASA Accreditation which is invaluable for producing a high quality product. Robert Harrison Greenhills Propagation Nursery Pty Ltd |
Membership of the NGIV has provided us with endless resources of information and unrivalled networking opportunities. The positive impact on our business has been tremendous. Peter Wilkins TGA Australia |
