Programs & Services
There are many reasons to join a business or trade association, but the WMDA offers the most compelling and practical one – a money back guarantee. WMDA is so sure that your membership will pay for itself that the Association is offering to refund your annual dues if it doesn’t. Simply participate in all of the programs for which you are eligible and you will save or make enough to pay for your membership in the WMDA—guaranteed!
Benefits of Membership (Endorsed Programs)
WMDA’s endorsed programs are designed to improve your profitability and decrease your costs. Representatives from individual programs will contact you to show you how you can benefit.
- ATM Services
- Auto Parts
- Bulk Oil
- Credit Card Processing – Repair Work
- Credit Union
- Electricity Discount
- Used Oil Pick-up
- Tires
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Insurance
The WMDA business insurance packages are among the most competitive on the street. Most stations and shops will be able to recognize enough on the dividend return on workers’ compensation insurance and liability insurance to pay for a year’s membership dues.
- Workers’ Compensation
- Underground Storage Tank
- Property and Casualty
Training
A vast variety of technical classes, business management seminars, and environmental updates are offered throughout the year as well as opportunities to get together with other owners and operators in your industry at area meetings.
- Business and Management Classes
- Annual Training Day for Techs and Execs
Events
- Area Meetings
- Fall Golf Tournaments
- Convention & The Mega Trade Show (The Mega Show Information)
Legislative Representation
WMDA serves as an advocate for your business by monitoring all proposed legislation and regulations and offering protections through lobbying and testimony.
- Federal Representation through Service Station Dealers of American and Allied Trades(SSDA-AT)
- Lobbying in MD, DE, & DC Legislatures
- Political Action Committees
- Lobby Day
Business Services
Business consultations and legal guidance are the cornerstones of the WMDA’s services to members. A full service credit union is also available to members and their employees.
- Business Consultations
- Federally Insured Credit Union
- Full-Time Staff
- Law Firm on Retainer
- Zoning Consultations
Publications / Communication
WMDA members are kept informed of industry trends and business updates by the monthly publication, WMDA News. The annual Membership Directory and Buyers’ Guide provides a directory of goods and services to members as well as a listing of all members. WMDA also provides information on its website.
- Annual Directory and Buyers’ Guide
- Website – www.wmda.net
- WMDA News
- Weekly email membership blast
- Advertising in WMDA Publications
- Website Advertising
For further information contact
Marta Gates
301-390-0900 or 1-800-492-0329 ext. 115
email: mgates@wmda.net






