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our vision
To be one of the leading business corporations in the United States and to make a real difference in the communities we serve by adhering to a code of ethics and encouraging the highest levels of integrity and business practices. We also aspire to attain wide recognition among many government agencies and various corporate partners. We are aiming towards our core mission by developing and executing programs in areas that impact the holistic quality of life and standard of living of our members, their families, and the communities in which they live.
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Brief History
The South Texas Merchant Association (STMA) was originally founded in the early part of the year 2000 to provide an enabling environment for local retail businesses to work cooperatively at improving the welfare of the group and for the protection and promotion of business interests of its members. About 80 different business owners in San Antonio came together to cater to the growing needs of the people in their local business communities.
The association is controlled by a board of directors elected by members of the association. Even today, an elected board of directors governs STMA on a Volunteer basis.
The founding members of STMA were mainly owners of convenience stores and gas stations. They were able to lay the firm foundation on which our association is thriving today.
The association is controlled by a board of directors elected by members of the association. Even today, an elected board of directors governs STMA on a Volunteer basis.
The founding members of STMA were mainly owners of convenience stores and gas stations. They were able to lay the firm foundation on which our association is thriving today.
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Achievements
Our association has made giant strides in the last decade. We have been able to expand the productivity of store operations through the timely training and different professional educational programs we provide to our members.
STMA has also been able to build a relationship with many government agencies to partner on industry-related issues. We have also negotiated numerous mutually beneficial contracts with our vendor partners over the years. LEARN MORE...
STMA has been able to record outstanding growth and success. We believe in a win-win situation where not only our members win but our vendor partners realize the value in working with a group like us and see growth for their companies also. We are committed to providing a platform to help our members continue to grow and prosper in their day-to-day operations. We encourage our members come together to work for the benefit of the communities in which they live and work. Furthermore, STMA generously donates on members behalf for the purpose of charity. These donations have helped to improve the quality of life of people in our local and surrounding communities. STMA Wholesale, one of our subsidiary associations, was established in 2017. STMA Wholesale has proven to be an indispensable business enterprise for retailers and consumers at large. We have brought in a volume of shipments from suppliers and efficiently delivered items directly to many different retailers. STMA Wholesale has been helping its customers to improve efficiency in delivery and pick-up services. STMA Wholesale also provides warehouses for the effective storage of products for our customers. STMA Wholesale reduces the number of intermediaries in the distribution pipeline and improves the flow of information between operators, thus reducing uncertainty concerning supplies and completion of sales transactions. STMA Printing was formed in 2006 to meet the growing needs of our members and vendors. This subsidiary specializes in printing posters and banners. STMA Printing also renders services such as email marketing, writing newsletters, just to name a few. We render all these services at great and affordable prices and provide a one-stop-shop for all marketing needs for its customers. STMA digital media: Provide great value to our vendor partners to advertise and market the products and bring brand awareness to consumers and also serve as community announcements and information. Furthermore, Quest —one of our biggest subsidiaries was formed in 2011 to cater to the fuel needs of our customers in Texas, Georgia, and Florida. Quest has lived up to its objectives by becoming one of the largest independent fuel distributors in Texas. Quest fuel delivery operations have been optimized to meet our customers' growing demand but also allow them to purchase fuel at the optimum price to improve the profit margins in a highly competitive environment. STMA has been able to record outstanding growth and success. We are committed to providing a platform to help our members continue to grow and prosper in their day-to-day operations. 2000STMA Co-operative. 2006STMA Printing 2011Quest Distributors LLC 2013Quest Fuel and Quest Market brands 2015STMA digital media 2017STMA Wholesale |
ABOUT US
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Established in the year 2000, our association has raised the bar in providing real and sustainable value to our members through partnerships with big private companies and relative government agencies.
STMA provides unique opportunities for professional growth through educational and service-oriented training programs. It builds effective partnerships with many government agencies to collaborate on industry issues, organizes safety programs, fosters business compliance initiatives, and improves certification and licensing efficiency. Today, our association is well known by merchants, elected officials, and other trade groups as an influential and effective representative of small local businesses. Today, STMA is a highly successful business enterprise and a respected advocate for merchants and the payments field as a whole. STMA places great priority on giving back to the communities in which we work. Our association has demonstrated this by partnering with various non-governmental organizations like the American Red Cross, Focus Humanitarian Assistance, Christian charities, Hispanics Scholarship Funds, San Antonio Food Bank, Local School Districts, and Aga Khan Foundation to improve the quality of life of people in our local and surrounding communities. We understand that community involvement is an easy and effective way to increase brand awareness, establish a positive reputation, and grow our business. We are fully committed to giving back to our local communities by donating and supporting local charity organizations. |
