The California Retailers Association team is excited to announce a new program designed specifically for Independent Retailers and Business Partner Affiliates that will further expand our advocacy and educational efforts. 

California represents the 5th largest economy in the world and is home to the largest retail market in the United States. Retail, and those associations that support the industry, contribute billions of dollars to California’s economy and provide millions of jobs for California residents. All in one of the most regulated states in the nation. 

Working together, CRA and small, independent retailers and business partners are a solid force when it comes to advocating to state and local elected bodies and regulatory boards on issues that could not just have significant impacts on business operations, but also significant impact on California’s consumers. By working together, this alliance can promote proposals that increase business growth in the state and proactively advocate for issues that can have a significant impact on California’s quality of life in their local communities. 

Please join us in strengthening the voice of Independent Retailers in California. Small Business is the backbone of California's economy.

Learn More. Download the Independent Retailer and 

Business Partner Affiliate Program Brochure Here.

The brochure includes a membership form.

Program Benefits Include:

✅ Discounted Membership Dues: A discounted investment that still provides California Retailers Association membership benefits, including: 

• Legislative and regulatory updates 
• Opportunity to participate in CRA policy committees and working groups 
• Monthly policy calls 
• Opportunity for advocacy roles, through CRA, at the state level (i.e., testify before committees, special hearings, etc.) 
• Opportunity to join statewide and regional coalition campaigns

✅ Opportunity to participate in the CalRetailers Asset Protection/Retail Theft committee 

✅ Opportunity to engage on CRA public outreach campaigns focused on impacting state and local issues affecting our business climate 

✅ Political Engagement: As part of the CRA Affiliate program, CRA members are part of a broad base network and can participate in CRA political activities. An additional contribution is required to the CalRetailers Political Action Committee or the CalRetailers Issues Committee 

✅ Access to CalRetailers MEMBERS-ONLY communications including newsletters, action alerts, political analysis and other member communication benefits

✅ Discounted tickets to CRA events and conferences

✅ Opportunity to participate in CRA update calls and issue specific events 

Membership with CRA also includes access to the California Organized Retail Crimes Association (CalORCA). CRA and CalORCA work together to develop new and innovative ways to combat Organized Retail Crime and other crimes impacting the business community. 

This Program is a win-win partnership for our independent retailers and other affiliates as we advocate for a better business environment in California. 

For questions and to additional information, please email cra@calretailers.com.