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National Independent Nursery Furniture Retailers Association

In 1973 a group of independent juvenile retailers, realizing the need for an outlet in which they could share ideas with each other, formed the National Independent Nursery Furniture Retailers Association (NINFRA). Their vision and foresight grew into a dynamic industry that allowed the family of independent retailers to benefit greatly from one another's knowledge and expertise. Today, the need for a well-established, cooperative business organization like NINFRA is at an all time high. Considering today's economic unrest and uncertainty, it is more important than ever to have experienced minds as well as buying power and general support of peers to help through the difficult journey we call retail sales. Most importantly, NINFRA is a source of strength for its members. The organization is strictly run by the membership and managed by a Board of twelve.

The members of NINFRA soon realized the invaluable partnerships that developed between vendors and retailers. Business relations and friendships emerged between the two eventually leading to the formation of the annual Business Building Conference (BBC). This event is held each year at a different resort destination allowing vendors and retailers to come together in a casual, relaxed environment to share trade secrets. Because the meeting is restricted to NINFRA members exclusively, the invited manufacturers are allowed to meet one on one with independents. This intimate, three day setting sets the stage to solve problems and overcome obstacles that face both retailers and manufacturers. The experience is one of education and growth for all parties involved.

If NINFRA is an organization you are considering as an aid with the growth of your business, please feel free to contact Rafael de Castro, NINFRA's Executive Director, at Rafael@ninfra.com or visit our website, www.ninfra.com Together we can help boost the independent retailers, personally and economically.