washington glass association

What washington glass association does

The Washington Glass Association (WGA) is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1983 and headquartered in Blaine, Washington. It serves as the official Washington State chapter of the National Glass Association and represents 88 member companies operating in the glass and glazing industry across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, Nevada, Michigan, and Texas. Its core purpose is to convene, advocate for, and provide benefits to industry professionals in the Pacific Northwest glass trade.

WGA's product surface is built around industry convening, education, and member benefits. Core deliverables include the "Clear View" newsletter (offering paid advertising slots priced from $50 to $700 per insertion), recurring educational dinner meetings, virtual "Noon Zoom" sessions, the long-running annual golf tournament (41st edition scheduled for September 11, 2026), the WGA/MBA Health Trust group insurance program operated in partnership with the Master Builders Association, and a scholarship program that disbursed $13,200 in 2026. Governance is led by Executive Director Shirley Walsh and President Rick Wakefield. The association operates on a not-for-profit basis, reinvesting surplus into programming, scholarships, and advocacy.

WGA's business model relies on three primary revenue streams: annual membership dues from its 88 member companies, advertising sales in the Clear View newsletter, and event registration and sponsorship revenue from dinner meetings and the annual golf tournament. Distribution is primarily direct to industry professionals via the website, email updates, and in-person events, with no evidence of third-party resellers or channel partners. As a small regional trade association, WGA competes for member attention and dues against national bodies (chiefly the National Glass Association) and adjacent construction-trade associations, but it occupies a defensible niche as the only glass-dedicated regional association in its core market.

Name

washington glass association

Legal name

Washington Glass Association

Website

https://wg-a.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Washington Glass Association is a 1983-founded, Blaine-headquartered nonprofit trade association serving 88 glass and glazing member companies across the Pacific Northwest and beyond, delivering the Clear View newsletter, dinner meetings, Zoom sessions, scholarships, and a group health insurance program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Glass & Glazing Repair (Single-pane, Insulated Glass Unit replacement) (HSAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Glass trade association
• Industry networking events
• Member benefits program
• Group health insurance
• Scholarship program

Headquarters

HQ city

Blaine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees provide access to networking events, educational meetings, health insurance group rates, member directory, advertising discounts, and scholarship opportunities.
2. Advertising: Revenue from advertising in the Clear View newsletter and on the association website. Newsletter ad rates range from $50-$500 per issue for members, with higher rates for non-members.
3. Event Registration: Revenue from educational dinner meetings and golf tournament registrations. Members receive discounted registration rates compared to non-members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Washington Glass Association is a nonprofit regional trade association that provides networking, education, member benefits, and advocacy to glass and glazing industry professionals in Washington State. Its offerings center on an annual membership program, the Clear View newsletter, in-person and Zoom educational dinner meetings, the Annual Golf Tournament, a group health insurance program through the WGA/MBA Health Trust Fund, and a scholarship program.

Product overview

Washington Glass Association (WGA) is a trade association, not a product company. It offers a membership-based service portfolio comprising membership access with directory and discounts, the Clear View newsletter publication, educational dinner meetings (both in-person and ZOOM), the Annual Golf Tournament, a group health insurance program through the MBA Health Trust Fund, and a scholarship program. These services are designed to support glass and glazing industry professionals in Washington State through networking, education, and member benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WGA Membership
• Clear View Newsletter
• Educational Dinner Meetings
• Annual Golf Tournament
• Health Insurance Program
• Scholarship Program

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• National Glass Association (NGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Washington Glass Association is an official state chapter of the National Glass Association. NGA serves the architectural glass, automotive glass, and window and door industries and is headquartered in Virginia. WGA benefits from this affiliation through access to industry resources, publications (Glass magazine, Window & Door magazine), and national networking opportunities.
• Master Builders Association Health Insurance ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWGA partners with the Master Builders Association to offer group health insurance through the WGA/MBA Health Trust Fund. This partnership provides comprehensive health insurance plans with group rates to member companies ranging from 2 to 500+ employees, featuring Regence BlueShield Provider Network and wellness-focused plan designs.
• 88 Member CompaniescoreOthersWGA membership directory includes 88 member companies from Washington State, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, Nevada, Michigan, and Texas representing all aspects of the glass and glazing industry including manufacturers, suppliers, installers, and service providers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Glass Association: The national parent trade association serving architectural, automotive, and window & door glass industries. WGA operates as an official state chapter of NGA, making it the most direct broader-scope comparable, although NGA operates at a national rather than regional scale.
• American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA): Long-standing trade association for fenestration product manufacturers (now part of FGIA). Comparable in serving glass-adjacent building products with similar member services, though broader in scope.

Direct peers

• Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA): Industry alliance formed from the merger of AAMA and GANA serving the fenestration and glazing industry. Highly comparable to WGA in mission (industry standards, education, advocacy) and target membership (glass and window/door professionals).
• Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA): Trade association focused on insulating glass manufacturing, certification, and education. Comparable to WGA as a niche trade body serving a specific glass sub-segment with technical education and member-driven standards.
• Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA): National trade association representing the window and door industry, with overlapping member companies to WGA's directory (e.g., Milgard). Similar non-profit trade association structure providing advocacy, education, and standards.

Others

• Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties: Regional building industry trade association partnering with WGA through the WGA/MBA Health Trust Fund. Comparable as a Washington-based construction industry association but broader in scope across all building trades.
• GlassBuild America: The largest annual glass, window, and door industry trade show in North America. Comparable as an industry-engagement channel for WGA's member base, though operating in trade media/events rather than membership services.
• USGlass Magazine: Trade publication covering the architectural glass and metals industry. Comparable to WGA's Clear View newsletter in serving the same professional readership, though operating as media rather than an association.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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