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GCA was established in 1973 and has been actively supporting the garden center industry for over thirty years. The membership represents independent garden centers of all sizes from all areas of the country. GCA is proactive in issues and challenges that face the industry. To insure all aspects of the industry are heard, constructive dialogue from its members is encouraged.
If you are interested in becoming a member of this dynamic organization, please complete an application located under the "Join GCA" link on the left of this page or call the GCA office at our toll free number: 888-648-6463.
Our Mission
GCA's commitment is to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of independent retail garden centers of North America. GCA will accomplish this by being the primary forum for information, education and training that promotes the exchange of ideas, profitability and positive consumer awareness of the individual member firms.
Our Goals
GCA's commitment is to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of independent retail garden centers of North America. GCA will accomplish this by being the primary forum for information, education and training that promotes the exchange of ideas, profitability and positive consumer awareness of the individual member firms.
Communications and Industry Relations
- To keep our members aware of GCA's activities, encouraging their support and participation.
- To improve the position of those in the independent garden center industry with suppliers and allied industries supporting all aspects of the garden center industry, by representing our collective interests and needs.
Education/Information and Networking
- To assist those involved in the independent garden center industry achieve their business goals by increasing their knowledge of business principles and practices.
- To increase the knowledge level of those employed in independent garden centers about all the aspects of the retail garden center industry, including a focus on merchandising, marketing, and management.
- To provide opportunities for sharing of information, ideas, experiences, and knowledge among those in the garden center industry
Career Development
- To increase interest in the garden center industry as a career option, and assist those in our industry to acquire the skills and credibility to pursue a career in garden retailing.
Promotion
- To increase the industry's ability to promote the purchase of plants and related products and services to enhance the consumer's quality of life
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