discounted rates,
as much as 65%

One of the benefits of an association is the ability to expand the negotiating power of its members and SCAA has secured some highly favorable rates with respected service providers including FedEx Express®, YRC (Yellow), Bank of America, UPS, and more. Covering shipping, credit card processing, and insurance - including business, health, and supplemental -- membership can save you money.

membership options
Coffee-Oriented Retailers | Dues starting at $195. ($35 for each additional location up to $1105)

Coffee Carts / Kiosks/ Drive Thurs | Dues starting at $195. ($35 for each additional location up to $1105)

Roaster Wholesalers | Dues starting at $405 up to $1175, based on the number of bags roasted coffee per year

Roaster Retailers | Dues starting at $405 up to $1175, based on the number of locations

Allied Products and Services | Dues starting at $405 up to $1175, based on size of company

Office Coffee Services / Vending | Dues starting at $405 up to $1175, based on size of company

Associate Members* (includes press, trade, and non-profit associations, government agencies) | $285

Growers | Dues starting at $195 up to $695, based on the number of bags per year

Exporters | $695

Producer Associations | $1055

Importers / Green Brokers | Dues starting at $405 up to $1175, based on the number of bags per year

Distributors | Dues starting at $405 up to $1175

Culinary Professionals | $215

Restaurants | Dues starting at $405 up to $775

*non-voting

professional development
& networking

As complex as business can be, particularly in the current environment, we believe if you deliver (or help deliver) a really great cup of coffee the rest will fall into place. By taking advantage of the variety of lectures, labs, and training opportunities offered throughout the year, taught by credentialed instructors with carefully designed curriculum, our members do in fact deliver. And, they make valuable business connections through our many events - exchanging new ideas, learning best practices (also learning what not to do), and developing partnerships. We are a community of value.

information and
resources

We have the tools you need to be successful in specialty coffee.  From the latest facts and figures to proprietary research studies to free subscriptions to mailing lists -- if it’s about specialty coffee, we have it.  We are the leading resource for the industry and our members are offered direct access, discounts, and a variety of sponsorship and advertising opportunities to plan and promote their businesses.