• Applicants will receive an email confirmation when application is received.
• Prospective members are asked to submit applications for consideration. All membership applications must be reviewed for recommendation by the Premier Group Membership Committee before being submitted to the Board of Directors for approval.
• Members must be approved by the Board of Directors.
• The total process takes approx 2 weeks to 1 month after application is received.

Established in 1997, Premier Catalog Group AKA Premier Group Network is 501(c)6 non-profit trade organization and an alliance of top industry suppliers and independent distributors that partner together to build their businesses. Our unique and successful group that is focused on improving business through shared experiences, close relationships and partnership, and great pricing/support programs. 

Premier Group Network is the leading supplier-distributor networking group in the promotional products industry and the only one that grants full and equal membership to both suppliers and distributors.  Membership is selective and based on a recommendation of the membership committee and approval of the Board of Directors. Read more or hear testimonials from members at www.premiergroupnetwork.com

DISTRIBUTOR MEMBER REQUIREMENTS 

The following outlines requirements  of Premier Group Distributors

•  Distributor Members applicants will be considered for membership if they have an annual sales volume of $3,000,000 or greater in promotional products sales. Should it be deemed advantageous to the association, the minimum company sales requirement can be waived by a two-thirds majority vote of the Board of Directors. 
• PG  distributors are encouraged to make Premier Group Network suppliers preferred vendors.
• PG  distributors are required to report total annual sales figures as requested by Premier Group Network staff. 
• PG  distributors are to allow up to two sales visits or other contacts per year by supplier members.
• PG  distributors are required to attend the Annual Meeting without missing two consecutive meetings. Any distributor member who misses two consecutive annual meetings is subject to exclusion from Premier Group Network. Additionally, a $500 commitment fee is assessed to any member that does not attend the annual meeting.
• PG  distributors must pay annual dues.
• PG  distributors are required Premier Group Network information in a timely manner.
• New members agree to an initial 2-year commitment.
• Membership Dues: $5,000 annually. Billed in January and July ($2,500 each). These amounts should be offset by the Frequent Buyer Program rebate earnings. (subject to change)
• Note: Travel and registration costs for PG Annual Meeting are the responsibility of distributor members.  Costs vary based on the location. Meeting locations are rotated annually.

OUR MISSION



• To contribute to the success and growth of individual member companies through a unique partnering     structure that promotes best industry pricing, encourages information sharing, and fosters strong business relationships.

  Distributors contribute to this mission by:

• Supporting other Distributor members of the group via the sharing of information, knowledge and buying power.
• Actively seeking opportunities to support our supplier partners whose products appear in the Premier Group catalog.

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  Suppliers contribute to this mission by providing sales support to all participating distributors, including:

• Nationwide competitive pricing support – offering Premier Group Network distributors pricing equal to or better that the best pricing offered to any group or individual company in the promotional products industry
• Active sales representative support
• Priority processing of distributor orders including informed and dedicated customer service
• A sample policy that provides an economical method for distributors to purchase or receive samples as needed to support the supplier

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