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The Only Association

The Only Association

The Only Association

dedicated to the retail technology industry,
since 1948

dedicated to the retail technology industry, since 1948

dedicated to the retail technology industry, since 1948

Linda Sudderth Testimonial

“RSPA is simply a place where relationships and partnerships are made.”

“RSPA is simply a place where relationships and partnerships are made.”

“RSPA is simply a place where relationships and partnerships are made.”

Linda Sudderth, North American Sales Manager at EPSON

Linda Sudderth, North American Sales Manager at EPSON

Linda Sudderth, North American Sales Manager at EPSON

Rick Feuling Testimonial

“The RSPA is my GPS for navigating the evolving world of POS. The community is a generous group of experts from all facets of the ecosystem. Invaluable.”

“The RSPA is my GS for navigating the evolving world of POS. The community is a generous group of experts from all facets of the ecosystem. Invaluable.””

“The RSPA is my GPS for navigating the evolving world of POS. The community is a generous group of experts from all facets of the ecosystem. Invaluable.”

Rick Feuling, CEO at Cloud Retailer

Rick Feuling, CEO at Cloud Retailer

Rick Feuling, CEO at Cloud Retailer

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Our Mission

Our Mission

Our Mission

accelerate the success of our members in the
Point of Sale ecosystem by providing
knowledge and connections

accelerate the success of our members in the Point of Sale ecosystem by
providing knowledge and connections

accelerate the success of our members in the retail technology
ecosystem by providing knowledge and connections

Paul Leduc Testimonial

“The RSPA has provided the networking and long-term relationships that allowed us to show the world our transformative solutions.”

“The RSPA has provided the networking and long-term relationships that allowed us to show the world our transformative solutions.”

“The RSPA has provided the networking and long-term relationships that allowed us to show the world our transformative solutions.”

Audrey Hogan, COO at TimeForge, Lubbock, TX

Audrey Hogan, COO at TimeForge, Lubbock, TX

Audrey Hogan, COO at TimeForge, Lubbock, TX

Paul Leduc Testimonial

“The RSPA community is a support group at many levels. The support and knowledge are priceless.”

“The RSPA community is a support group at many levels. The support and knowledge are priceless.”

“The RSPA community is a support group at many levels. The support and knowledge are priceless.”

Paul Leduc, President of VAR Globe POS Systems

Paul Leduc, President of VAR Globe POS Systems

Paul Leduc, President of VAR Globe POS Systems

Matt Dockrell Testimonial

“The #1 benefit of joining RSPA has been the networking opportunities. Pre-acquisition, RSPA team introduced Pointy from Google to some of the biggest players in retail tech, helping our company to significantly grow our channel in a very short timeframe.”

“The #1 benefit of joining RSPA has been the networking opportunities. Pre-acquisition, RSPA team introduced Pointy from Google to some of the biggest players in retail tech, helping our company to significantly grow our channel in a very short timeframe.”

“The #1 benefit of joining RSPA has been the networking opportunities. Pre-acquisition, RSPA team introduced Pointy from Google to some of the biggest players in retail tech, helping our company to significantly grow our channel in a very short timeframe.”

Matt Dockrell, Head of Partnerships Pointy from Google

Matt Dockrell, Head of Partnerships Pointy from Google

Matt Dockrell, Head of Partnerships Pointy from Google

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Trusted Thought Leader

Trusted Thought Leader

Trusted Thought Leader

driven to professionally serve our members
as they thrive.

driven to professionally serve our members as they thrive.

driven to professionally serve our members as they thrive

Tim Shein Testimonial

“The RSPA provides the vehicle, the venues, and network to achieve growth. You won’t feel alone in the sea of IT small businesses.”

“The RSPA provides the vehicle, the venues, and network to achieve growth. You won’t feel alone in the sea of IT small businesses.”

“The RSPA provides the vehicle, the venues, and network to achieve growth. You won’t feel alone in the sea of IT small businesses.”

Tim Shein, President of VAR King Business Services Corp.

Tim Shein, President of VAR King Business Services Corp.

Tim Shein, President of VAR King Business Services Corp.

Why RSPA?

RSPA is North America's largest community of VARs, software providers, vendors, and distributors in the retail, restaurant, grocery, and cannabis verticals. We're a fit for any organization that's serious about growth in those markets.

  • VARs join for guidance from our General Counsel, our community, and the RSPA Academy.
  • ISVs join to develop strategic relationships with community members who can expand their reach.
  • Vendors and distributors join simply because they need to be where growth-oriented VARs and ISVs congregate.
  • All members receive White Glove Service from our happy-to-help-you Member Services Team.

Many companies have been members for decades – and we frequently add startup tech companies – because we accelerate their growth and they see the massive ROI RSPA membership offers. If you’re ready to accelerate your success, contact the RSPA Member Services Team of Peggy Fry, Nicole Greene, and Ashley Naggy at Membership@GoRSPA.org or 804-678-8978.

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