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•Network with other professionals in the Flag industry including dealers, manufacturers and suppliers.

•Members helping members with current projects, joint ventures, and resources allowing you to accommodate your customer's needs without having to refer them elsewhere.

•A resource for finding hard to find or specialty products as well as solutions to issues affecting our industry.

•Be the fir

st to know about upcoming issues such as supplier and dealer acquisitions/market positioning before those outside the membership/industry.

•Sales and marketing ideas, strategies, and training opportunities to help you grow and maintain your business and market share.

•Helping dealers in the flag industry gain more power over sections of the supply chain, primarily the supplier section, but also the customer and logistics sections.

•NIFDA's tie-ins with other organizations to expand knowledge including
1. North American Vexillology Association (NAVA)
3. Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI)

•Opportunity to see and understand how other businesses operate in our industry; meet with owners, CEOs, CFOs, and other business leaders in the industry to ask questions and discuss issues in a friendly and professional environment.

•Learn from the senior members of the organization/industry how things used to be to give a better perspective and understanding of where things are heading.

•A collective group of individuals and businesses that understand our country's symbol: what it means, its importance, and its history. NIFDA members understand that the flag will forever wave as long as Americans continue to appreciate what it stands for.

•Discounted pricing for specific products (varies by vendor).

•Advice forum for various topics to include , but not limited to, appliqué flags, flagpole installations, maintenance issues, etc.

•Customer referrals from association members and our newly revamped website: www.nifda.net

•Annual Trade Show & Convention allows a casual atmosphere to interact with dealers and manufacturers as well as offers the opportunity to see new products and technologies in the industry

•Publicity opportunities for members.

08/17/2026

Flags.com is headed to Milwaukee too! 🇺🇸 Nikki will be joining us at the 2026 Convention & Expo for the second year in a row.

⏳ Registration closes September 11th

08/15/2026

After joining us in 2024, we’re glad to have Nick and Barb making their way back to the NIFDA Convention & Expo this October.

Welcome back, Western Reserve Flag & Sports Ltd!

⏳ Registration closes September 11th

08/14/2026

We’re excited to welcome Eagle Mountain Flag & Flagpole back as an exhibitor at the 2026 NIFDA Convention & Expo! 🇺🇸

We’re glad Dan Pitcher will be making it back to convention this year, and thrilled for you all to have the opportunity to connect with Nathan, who will be joining the NIFDA Board of Directors in November!

⏳ Registration closes September 11th

08/13/2026

It wouldn’t be a NIFDA Convention & Expo without Dixie Flag & Banner Company! 🇺🇸

Rudy and Vanessa are back for another year (and we can always count on them to bring the fun!), and this time they’re bringing Albert along for his first NIFDA Convention & Expo.

We can’t wait to welcome all three of you to Milwaukee this October!

⏳ Registration closes September 11th

08/12/2026

We’re excited to welcome Austin Flag and Flagpole back to the 2026 NIFDA Convention & Expo! 🇺🇸

Dale and Tanner will be joining us again in Milwaukee this October, along with Marlena, who will be attending her first NIFDA Convention & Expo!

We love seeing familiar faces return year after year, and adding some new ones to the mix. We can’t wait to see you all in Milwaukee!

⏳ Registration closes September 11th

08/11/2026

🚨 Just a heads-up: we’re almost at capacity for the Eder Manufacturing facility tour!

If this is one of the things you’re looking forward to at this year’s Convention & Expo, now is the time to get registered. Tour space is limited, and we don’t want you to miss it!

Register online: nifda.net

08/03/2026

Curious about AI but not sure where to start? Already experimenting and wondering what's next?

Join us on August 20 at 2:00 PM CT for a live webinar with Emma Beckett, where she'll show you practical ways to bring AI into your business – no tech background required.

Learn how AI can help you:

✅ Save time on repetitive tasks
✅ Create marketing content faster
✅ Improve customer communication
✅ Free yourself up to focus on growing your business

Then, don't miss Part 2 at the NIFDA Convention & Expo in Milwaukee this October, where Emma will take it even further. She'll demonstrate how to build AI-powered workflows that can help streamline everyday processes like quotes, orders, invoicing, sales, marketing, and more.

Whether you've been using AI for months or haven't tried it once, these sessions are designed to meet you where you are.

📅 Live Webinar: August 20 | 2:00 PM CT
📍 Free for NIFDA Members
📌 Registration required; link in comments

What's one task in your business you wish you could hand off to someone else? 👇

07/30/2026

After an incredible year for the flag industry, what's on the horizon?

Join dealers and manufacturers for an open discussion about what's working, what's changing, and how to prepare for the years ahead.

Together we'll look at:
📈 Industry trends
💡 Sales strategies
🇺🇸 Opportunities beyond major patriotic events
🤝 Ideas from businesses across the country

The businesses that thrive aren't simply reacting to change, they're planning for it.
Come be part of the conversation in Milwaukee, WI.

➡️ Registration is open on our website

07/25/2026

Every successful business has a story.

Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds founded AmericanFlags.com | Online Flag Retailer in the wake of 9/11 and grew it into one of the industry's most recognized online retailers. But his story goes far beyond business.

In his keynote, "Every Mile Matters: Lessons in Resilience, Business & Life," Jeff shares the lessons he's learned through entrepreneurship, leadership, serious illness, endurance sports, and overcoming challenges that tested both his business and his character.

Whether you're leading a team, navigating change, or simply looking for fresh perspective, this is a session you won't want to miss.

📍 Tuesday, October 13 @ 10 AM
➡️ Registration is open on our website

07/23/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Freedom Flag and Pole back to the 2026 NIFDA Convention & Expo! 🇺🇸

After a three-year hiatus from NIFDA, we’re excited to have them rejoin the association and head to Milwaukee this October.

Nate and Mariena will be joined by first-time attendees Peter and Elise, and we look forward to welcoming the entire team to convention!

➡️ Registration is now open at NIFDA.net

Address

7984 S South Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL
60617

Telephone

+19167985730

Website

http://www.nifda.net/

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