Our Members

Midwest Hardware Association is a not-for-profit, trade association proud to have been operating since 1896.

We began as the Wisconsin Retail Hardware Association, and today we operate as the Midwest Hardware Association. Our association members include hardware and other industry retail businesses located in the following states:

  • Illinois
  • Minnesota
  • North Dakota
  • South Dakota
  • and Wisconsin

Not in one of these five states? No worries, we provide financial services across the U.S.

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Reasons to Become a Member

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Accounting & Financial Services

  • Bank Card Processing
  • Business & Personal Tax Preparation
  • Gift Card Program
  • Monthly Accounting
  • Payroll Processing
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Employee Training

  • Access to NHPA Online Training Courses
  • Forklift Operator Training
  • Motorized Pallet Jack Training
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Other Member Benefits

  • Marketplace
  • eHELPS Newsletter
  • Gas & Electric Utility Program (Illinois Only)
  • Lobbying & Legislative Advocacy
  • State & Regional Sales Trends
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HR & Labor Laws

  • Access to Labor Law Attorneys in Your State
  • Attorney Review of Store’s Current Employee Policy Handbook
  • Background Screening
  • Employee Policy Workbook CD
  • Federal & State Required Labor Law Posters
  • Guide to Hardware Store Hiring CD
  • Professional Assistance for Most HR & Labor Law Questions
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Professional Services

  • Background Screening
  • Coupon Redemption
  • Delta Dental Insurance
  • Loss Prevention & Control
  • Physical Inventory Count
  • Store Promotions & Store Liquidations
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Products

  • Almanac Calendars
  • Business Forms
  • Propane Tank Stickers with Customized Store Logo & Imprint
  • Retail Fixtures & Accessories
  • Shoplifters - Free Ride in a Police Car Sign
  • Static Cling American Flag Decals
  • Yellow Plastic No Hunting/No Trespassing Signs
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