ASLRRA supplier membership provides a valuable connection to short line and regional railroad industry decision-makers, offering a myriad of networking and business development opportunities. As members, suppliers can fully engage in Association activities, including exhibiting at the annual Conference & Exhibition, sponsoring at ASLRRA events, and advertising in ASLRRA publications and products.
Don’t just take our word for how valuable ASLRRA membership is to suppliers; see what some of our members have to say:
ASLRRA provides indispensable opportunities for industry vendors and contractors to promote their brand before the rapidly growing and changing short line industry. ASLRRA membership makes it possible for suppliers of all size to reach short lines across North America in a very cost-effective way with exposure on our website, in our publications, in our expo hall, and on our sponsorship rolls.
ASLRRA provides vital information you need to know to stay current in the industry. We stay on top of the latest short line acquisitions and mergers so you don’t have to. Members gain access to our annual Fact Book, an essential industry data publication revealing important business development opportunities and market trends. You’ll also receive our weekly newsletter, Views and News, filled with the latest industry developments and essential information.
ASLRRA suppliers can participate in our member discount program, which leverages the buying power of the entire membership and secures "big company" discounts for even the smallest members. ASLRRA actively promotes its member discount partners to the membership, essentially becoming an extension of your salesforce and helping to grow your business in a cost-effective manner.
ASLRRA represents and promotes the industry's interests on Capitol Hill with lawmakers and regulators, working to eliminate unfair taxes and promoting common-sense regulation. ASLRRA's full-time, active lobbying team deals with issues that are critical to our industry, such as implementation of Positive Train Control and extension of the 45G tax credit, that impact millions of dollars of orders and investment by railroads with suppliers and contractors. They also coordinate grassroots outreach and on-site events on railroad properties or facilities of our suppliers with legislators and member organizations.
For more information, please contact Kathy Keeney, Senior VP of Membership, at (202) 585-3439.
