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The Professional Picture Framers Association, or PPFA®, is the international trade association for the art and framing industry. Supporting a membership of more than 3,000 custom picture framers, art galleries, manufacturers and distributors, the association provides its members in North America and overseas with the most advanced educational workshops, business programs and technical and marketing support designed to help cut costs and boost bottom-line profits.
For a small membership investment, PPFA provides you with access to a wide range of valuable services and programs.
- Business Programs
- Tremendous savings potential on business insurance, bankcard processing and more.
- Workshops and Seminars
- Seminars, lectures and hands-on workshops are offered at the PPFA annual convention and at 23 local chapters throughout the U.S.A. and Canada.
- Monthly Newsletter
- Must-read information on how-to hints, industry trends and association news.
- Conventions
- The PPFA Annual Convention offers it all. Reasonably-priced educational seminars, workshops, business clinics, print and open competitions, all certification testing, recertification, Face-to-Face Showcase, and the PPFA Annual All Member meeting.
- Certification
- Achieve recognition for your professional skills by earning the CERTIFIED PICTURE FRAMER® (CPF®) and MASTER CERTIFIED PICTURE FRAMER™ (MCPF™) designations.
- Consumer Marketing Materials
- Suggestions for advertisement, clip art and copy, and promotional ideas to help market your business.
- Members-only HelpLine
- Answers to framing questions are just a toll-free call away! Get assistance with technical problems or source questions.
- Resource and Membership Directory
- A listing of all members with a special resource section for supplies and equipment.
- Local Chapters
- Educational seminars, framing competitions and social events with professionals in your region. Gather with people who understand small business and picture framing.
- The Online Exchange
- Available to PPFA members only, The Online Exchange is the way that members can share ideas, discuss issues and network via the Internet.
- Neat Stuff
- Instructional books and videos, pins, pre-printed brochures and more!
For more information on PPFA, send an e-mail to: ppfa@ppfa.com, or visit the PPFA Web Site at www.ppfa.com.
PPFA is a registered trademark of the Professional Picture Framers Association
CERTIFIED PICTURE FRAMER and CPF are registered certification marks of the PPFA Certification Program
MASTER CERTIFIED PICTURE FRAMER and MCPF are trademarks of the PPFA Certification Program
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