About

Founded in 1989, the National Club Industry Association of America (NCIAA) is the official advocate and trade association of Professionals in the Nightlife & Club Industry. The only recognized Professional Club DJ Licensing Bureau in the world resolving DJ name use disputes. The NCIAA needs your help and support to keep our nightlife culture alive and combat unjust laws.

MISSION

NCIAA's mission is to represent, preserve, protect, educate, promote and support the economic, social and cultural contributions that provide a safe and vibrant nightlife & club industry community.

AGENDA

• Combat unjust and unproductive laws being threatened by special interest groups against us.
• Protect member's intellectual, property and First Amendment rights and promote responsibility.
• Serve as federal, state, municipal "legislative watchdog" to review laws, regulations & policies.
• Respond to proposals impacting our industry through policy consensus from experts in our field.
• Advocate our values, ideas or opinions as a liaison with regulatory agencies governing industry.
• Curb Abuse and Coordinate Safety & Security between clubs, law enforcement and City officials.
• Protect, represent and educate our members to serve the industry through coordinated activities.
• Educate our members, media, elected officials, civic and community leaders on industry issues.
• Awareness of the economic, social and cultural contributions of establishments and employees.

MEMBERS & ALLIANCES

 

Advocates:	Nightlife coordinators and associations; Public, private and government entities that advocate on behalf of nightlife.
Community:	Residential, retail, social advocacy and university interests in mixed-use districts.
Development:	Public, private and government agencies and organizations that plan, develop and manage hospitality zones.
Entertainment:	DJ’s; Musicians, Artists, Producers and Record Labels; Music & Entertainment Programmers; Performers, Models and Dancers.
Establishments:	Restaurant, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, Tavern, Pub, Theater, Live Music Venue, Event Center, Hotel & Casino business owners and managers.
Hospitality:	Designers and Developers; Hosts, Bartenders and Wait Staff; Food and Beverage Managers; Catering & Purchasing Directors; Lighting/Sound & Video Directors; Security & Loss Prevention
Marketing:	Marketing & Promotions Directors; Promoters and Booking Agents; Public Relations & Advertising Agencies.
Media	Photographers and News, Print, Broadcast, Internet, Media and Public Relations Organizations.
Research:	Researchers who investigate and analyze trends in nightlife relating to social and economic impacts of nighttime activity in communities, districts and cities.
Safety:	Regulatory, enforcement and code compliance agencies responsible for protecting public safety to ensure continued vitality of the nighttime economy.
Suppliers:	Buyers & Sellers of Goods and Services in the Hospitality & Entertainment Industries; Beverage, Beer, Wine, and Spirits Manufacturers and Distributors; Professional Equipment Dealers, Distributors and Merchants.

 

 

 

LEADERSHIP

NCIAA is overseen and governed by its Executive Board and is locally governed by Regional, State and Chapter Boards of Directors. Activities are coordinated by Executive Committees, Advisory Boards, Volunteer Member Committees and Research Groups that provide input for public relations activities and event participation.

 

NCIAA meets new industry challenges by enabling professionals to increase legal revenues and profits, using management & marketing programs and employment & development opportunities. NCIAA participates in public relations activities such as education, publishing, advertising, politics, networking, standardization, and discounts.

 

POLITICS

NCIAA attempts to influence public policy and the activities of regulatory bodies in a direction favorable to members. This can take the form of contributions to "issue" campaigns, not tied to a specific candidate or party, to support or oppose particular legislation at the local, state, and national level.

NETWORKING

NCIAA creates communication opportunities for government, members, the public, media, customers, suppliers, and vendors; to meet and discuss mutual problems and solutions, possible industry innovations and new ideas.

EDUCATION

NCIAA provides insight into new markets for present and future trends and open up a world of invaluable peer friendships. NCIAA offers other resources, such as classes, seminars, workshops, presentations, educational materials, conferences, competitions, networking and charitable events.

PUBLISHING

NCIAA.biz (industry newswire) Covering newspapers, magazines, blogs, websites
NCIAA.info (electronic monitoring) Charts of Clubs, DJs/VJs, Record Pools, Remix Contests
NCIAA.mobi (location-based info) City Guide to nightlife, restaurants, shopping, accommodations

 

NCIAA.tv (content syndication) Videos from professional sources
NCIAA.fm (broadcast distribution) DJ audio streams and music mixes

 

ADVERTISING

NCIAA evolved from improving a favorable public image of the nightlife industry, to advocating positive views on issues that protect our businesses. NCIAA sponsors competitions, event promotions, social media and participatory media.

STANDARDIZATION

NCIAA collaborates between companies and works together so we can ensure our industry remains a cornerstone of the economy. To protect members and to regulate the industry, all of our partners are certified through our PEER - Peer Evaluation Endorsement & Review program.

DISCOUNTS

NCIAA supplies the industry with many other products and services relative to our industry.