Growing Green Businesses

When you join the Nursery and Garden Industry Victoria, you will gain access to resources that will enable you to improve your business operations and overall profitability.

There are many reasons why a retailer should join the NGIV, but the most important of these is the effect it may have on your bottom line. With resources to aid in business development, such as retail focused workshops and Accreditation, you will be better informed to implement positive change within your business, to give you the edge you need to perform against your competitors.

Lobbying

The Nursery and Garden Industry works closely with government on related issues such as water security and climate change. This in the past has had significant outcomes, with excellent benefit to the trading of retailers with the implementation of Stage 3A water restrictions.

Core Benefit

Networking

The Nursery and Garden Industry has some of the country’s leading professional horticultural retailers. The opportunities to learn from these other members are significant. The networking opportunities available to any new or developing business are of high tangible valuable in this regard. Such networking aids in building a stronger professional industry based upon quality standards and sound businesses skills.

Technical Advice and Support

NGIV offers a gateway to the most effective industry training available. Membership provides access to a variety of tailored training, retailing advice and direct assistance. Topics include merchandising, customer service, quality control, retail systems and business management.

There are also Industry Development Officers dedicated to helping you improve your business. Our Development Officers are highly respected throughout industry, holding a wealth of experience that will assist you. This is typically all just a phone call or email away.

Trade Day

As a member of NGIV you gain access to the largest horticultural trade day in the Southern Hemisphere. Each month, no other event in the country better illustrates the colourful variation in seasons, demonstrating the roots of our industry. Gain access to the highest quality stock in season each month, available from some of the finest growers across Australia. This is an unrivalled opportunity to selectively hand pick quality stock, forge relationships with growers, consult with NGIV staff and network with other retailers.

Website Promotion

As a retailing member, you will be placed on the NGIV website with access to information on your nursery via the front page in the ‘Find a Garden Centre ’. This gives you premium promotion to a vast audience with opportunity to link back to your site and capitalise on potential custom.

Add On Benefit

> Accreditation – The retail Accreditation scheme is the best development tool for horticultural retailers available across industry. It is designed to raise the professional standards across industry, with the benefit of enhancing your retail operations, and ultimately the profitability of your business. > 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 will profile you as a ‘New Member’ when you join. There is also opportunity for further exposure with the aim of Groundswell to feature members.

> Cost effective access to the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show – NGIV members who wish to sell product at MIFGS are given a 20% reduction in site charges; typically more than the cost of membership. Members also receive two free tickets to the event.

> On Site Visits from our Development Officers, or over the phone assistance.

> Industrial Relations Advice – Access to timely advice and updates on relevant awards, all free of charge.