2026 Associate Member Event & Engagement Guide
Make the Most of your NYACS Membership
• Plan your 2026 involvement with NYACS.
• Explore dues, sponsorships, exhibits, ads, and events.
• Select what fits or build a membership package with our team (see last page for exmample)
Membership Dues
NYACS Associate Member dues for calendar year 2026 remain at $840 per company.
Companies with a presence in fewer than 500 NY convenience stores pay $525.
Standard Benefits
• One-year STOREfronts Quarterly subscription
• Free listing in every STOREfronts Quarterly issue
• Option for member-only ads in STOREfronts Quarterly
• Company news featured in “Front & Center”
• Free online Associate Member Roster listing with website link
• Early trade show booth selection
• $500+ member discount on trade show booths
• $100 off each additional trade show booth
• Access to member-only trade show sponsorships
• One-year subscription to weekly STOREfronts Online e-newsletter
• Free electronic membership list on request
• Scholarship eligibility for employees and families
• Serve with retailers on NYACS committee
May 13, 2026
Welcome Party - $86 Cocktail supper Beverages
May 14, 2026 Chairman’s Banquet - $86 Reception Dinner Hall of Fame induction
Convention • May 13-14, 2026
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
Complimentary Attendee
Registrations (Golf, Welcome Party, Chairman’s Banquet)
Pre-Event Recognition
Acknowledgement in NYACS publications and at nyacs.org
Logo on all event communication
On-Site Recognition
Signage at sponsored event/activity
Logo on trade show floor welcome arch
Special event item (mobile app, totes, etc.)
Other Perks
Registrations handled by NYACS staff
Advanced selection of 2027 booth location
Other NYACS Events
NYACS Fall Conference
September 16, 2026
1000 Islands Harbor Hotel • Clayton, NY
Registration:
Individual Registration - $200
(includes Opening Luncheon and Reception + Dinner)
Sponsorship:
Fall Conference Lunch Sponsor - $1,500
Includes: 2 complimentary lunch registrations, recognition & exclusive signage rights at event, and acknowledgment in NYACS publications & at nyacs.org
Fall Conference Reception + Dinner Sponsor - $6,000
Includes: 4 complimentary dinner registrations, recognition & exclusive signage rights at event, and acknowledgment in NYACS publications & at nyacs.org
Chairmen’s Open Golf Tournament
September 18, 2025 • Location TBD • Benefitting Convenience PAC Chairmen’s Open registration fees and sponsorships are contributed to Convenience PAC unless otherwise directed.
Registration:
Golf Individual Registration - $175
Sponsorship:
Corporate Sponsor - $4,000
Includes: Four complimentary golf registrations, complimentary tee sponsorship, logo on souvenir given to all golfers, exclusive signage rights at tournament registration, and acknowledgment in NYACS publications & at nyacs.org
Putting Contest Sponsor - $1,500
Includes: Two complimentary golf registrations, complimentary tee sponsorship, exclusive signage rights at contest location, and acknowledgment in NYACS publications & at nyacs.org
Tee Sponsor - $250
Includes: Tee sign with your company logo on the golf course, acknowledgment in NYACS publications & at nyacs.org, and listing on all Fall Conference and Chairmen’s Open materials
August 2026 (date TBD) • Saratoga Race Track • Saratoga Springs, NY
Benefitting the NYACS Scholarship Foundation
Registration:
Individual Registration - $275
(includes admission, race day program, food & beverages)
Sponsorship:
Event Sponsor - $3,000
Includes: 2 complimentary registrations,exclusive signage rights in NYACS group area, and acknowledgment in NYACS publications & at nyacs.org
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