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5 business-building benefits of being an ATMIA member

ATMIA provides member benefits that are designed to help the ATM industry continue to grow and prosper, the organization says.

April 21, 2016

by Sharon M. Lane, Global Director of Member Services, ATM Industry Association

The ATM Industry Association works hard to advance the interests of the industry and provide real value for our members.

Whether it be a physical conference, webinar or digital resource, ATMIA is dedicated to providing members with the tools they need to succeed.

While the association has recently announced a new online member-to-member interface to help build relationships, we also have a wide array of additional resources, tools and activities specifically designed with our members in mind.

Bringing people together

Perhaps our most well-known and understood program, ATMIA industry conferences provide opportunities to network, conduct business, reconnect with old friends and, of course, to have fun.

"I look forward to attending ATMIA events every year," said Alicia Blanda, owner of Blanda Marketing, a firm that specializes in ATMs and payment technology. " ... my favorite part is seeing my clients and peers in the industry — many who have become good friends."

Addressing industry needs

"Prosperity Bank participates in various ATMIA events and committees," said Jamie Bigley, senior vice president with Prosperity Bank. "This has allowed us to become a part of a larger voice for important industry issues."

ATMIA volunteer-run committees work hard to address the concerns and issues facing ATM operators worldwide. Our groups have advised governments on legislation, developed guidelines and contributed to the adoption of many industry-friendly policies.

Building relationships

We have a number of tools available to help our members build relationships. Our vendor directory and our new member-to-member service help to bring members together to fulfill the needs of their business — whether that be obtaining information, or purchasing goods or services.

"ATMIA encourages its members to communicate and share their experiences for the good of the industry," said William Arnold, vice president of ATM operations, Iberiabank, "not just the good of one manufacturer like some other organizations that are heavily influenced by a single service provider."

Sharing knowledge

ATMIA strives to keep our members up-to-date and ready to achieve through continuing research and education. To meet this goal, we continue to provide a variety of white papers, best practices guidelines and webinars available in our intelligence library. We also offer a robust online training and certification program.

Providing marketing opportunities

In addition to a growing range of online resources, ATMIA helps members get the word out about their goods and services. We uses our wide social media and website audience to circulate member press releases, and we post member contributions to our blog.

Our white paper library also features a number of informative papers provided by knowledgeable partners, and our YouTube channel, ATM Tube, highlights educational content as well as member videos.

ATMIA provides wonderful member benefits designed to help the ATM industry continue to grow and prosper.

Our portfolio of tools and services is specially designed to celebrate and promote the industry — bringing you success by facilitating the right connections.

Not an ATMIA member? Check out our new Connections video and find out what you've been missing. Or you can contact your region's executive director, or get in touch with me at 1-605-271-7371 or by email at sharon.lane@atmia.com.

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ATM Industry Association (ATMIA)

The ATM Industry Association, founded in 1997, is a global non-profit trade association with over 10,500 members in 65 countries. The membership base covers the full range of this worldwide industry comprising over 2.2 million installed ATMs.

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