Why Be a Member with Us?
Joining UMA has many benefits. We hope you will join us in our pursuit of creating a better business environment for all members and vendors.
UMA Preferred Vendor Endorsements, Prioritized Product Placement & Promotions
Every UMA Preferred Vendor will receive a UMA Preferred Vendor Endorsement. Every UMA member will honor the endorsement, and vendors will have preferred access to most of Alabama’s retail market share. The exposure you receive as a UMA Preferred Vendor will allow you to market new products, run seasonal product promotions, and acquire guaranteed shelf access throughout the Southeast. Vendors and members can initiate brand and marketing campaigns using our social media, website, and members services portal (currently in progress).
Access to Board Members, Town Hall, and Annual Meetings
UMA will organize monthly or quarterly town hall meetings and an annual General Body Meeting where vendors can access all of UMA’s advisory and members. Vendors will have the opportunity to voice their concerns in all aspects of the affected business, including market state, changes in policy, the performance of existing promotions, and strategies. Vendors and members will have the opportunity to network, discuss, and strategize for the future. We intend to initiate and build a longstanding and fruitful relationship using these networking opportunities.
Grow. Connect. Unite. Be UMA.
When you join UMA, you become part of the Hughes UMA family, a dynamic community where collaboration flourishes. Here, you can freely share your ideas, seek support, and tackle challenges together. Our extensive network of members in each city fosters meaningful connections, encourages the exchange of innovative ideas, and creates a powerful information network. Moreover, UMA stands as your strong voice for Unity, empowering you to make a greater impact within the community. Join us and unlock your potential!
Website Vendor Portal and Member Services Directory
Preferred Vendors have access to our personalized vendor portal. With the portal, vendors can view existing and new UMA members, initiate communication, and follow up with each member. Vendors can view and analyze the performance of each location and their verticals using our state-of-the-art analytical solutions. They can flag members for non-compliance, which then triggers a comprehensive review of that member’s area and practice.
Further benefits include:
- Better pricing, product positioning, and eliminating product blocking.
- Assisting members to buy and sell stores.
- Sharing ideas and expertise across our organization.
- Gain a competitive edge over our competitors.
- Get new business ideas, solve various business issues, and develop a strong relationship with vendors to get better prices.
- Bring the business owners closer to learn more from each other.
- Stay updated with new products and opportunities.
- Most importantly, unite and grow together.
Become a member. It’s Free.
Join the oppurtunity to work with us and collaborate with all of our members, Free of cost.
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