Join as a Retailer/Vendor
The North American Celtic Trade Association (NACTA) is a non-profit organization that currently counts approximately 200 businesses among its members. Membership offers a unique opportunity to be a part of an inclusive networking group that allows members to grow their business, educate and communicate collectively within the Celtic Marketplace.
Why Join NACTA?
Retailer Benefits
Vendor Benefits
Build connections with tried-and-true vendors who are purveyors of award-winning products
Have your business listed on our website’s Vendor Member Directory
Have your store published in each issue of The Spirit of Ireland Magazine with directory listing and featured article
Networking events, seminars, educational workshops @ trade events both in the US, Ireland and Scotland
Targeted educational and networking workshops throughout the year
Join our Members-only NACTA Facebook Forum Page to share ideas, products & events
Access to our newsletter and the members-only area of our website, which includes industry news, sponsorship opportunites, and surveys. Join our Members-only Facebook Forum Page
Submit articles, product launch(es), and events for our quarterly Newsletters & Blog posts
Advocacy on behalf of our Members, with opportunities for access to grant-funded marketing & digital initiatives
Avail of our joint advertising opportunity with Irish Central News at significantly reduced advertising rates
Avail of our revenue generating NACTA Travel program, in collaboration with CIE International Tours & G Golf Ireland
As a NACTA Member, you can avail of reduced exhibition rates for US-based Trade events
Participation on discounted rate packages to attend international trade events and inward trade mission to Ireland & Scotland
Opportunities to participate in our Annual ‘Meet the Maker’ Tour of Ireland and inward trade mission to Scotland in coordination with Scottish Enterprise International
Full-time administrative support
NACTA Member discounted packages for B2B online trading platform
Participation & nomination in our Annual NACTA Awards night
Participation & nomination in our Annual NACTA Awards night
Benefit from travel! Partnering with CIE Tours, NACTA has a unique travel affiliation program (www.nactatravel.com), to share the best pricing and details on tours to Ireland, Scotland and England. We offer competitive pricing for group shop tours, and we provide free promotional material. Enjoy an annual opportunity to visit Ireland/Scotland on our #meetthemakers tour at low cost to you to see the product in the making by our manufacturer members. Listen, learn and retell the creative stories as you share the products with your customers.