Electronic Merchant Systems recently attended the annual Northeast Acquirers Association (NEAA) conference in Uncasville, Connecticut. Founded in 1985, The Northeast Acquirers Association (NEAA) has been successful in serving and educating all distribution channels in the electronic payments industry in the Northeast.

From January 29-31, many key players from the payment industry gathered to learn more at the annual forum that covered current industry issues, trends, and topics. As a Platinum Sponsor of the Conference, EMS continues to display its commitment to being a leader in the payment industry.

The first night of the event kicked off with the Cocktail Reception and Exhibit Hall opening.

<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bel7c2Zg4OE/" data-instgrm-version="8" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"> <div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bel7c2Zg4OE/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">The opening cocktail reception has been a blast! Be sure to stop by Booth 75 to learn more about our EMS Agent Program #EMSatNEAA18</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emscorporate/" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;" target="_blank"> EMScorporate</a> (@emscorporate) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2018-01-30T23:49:27+00:00">Jan 30, 2018 at 3:49pm PST</time></p></div></blockquote> <script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">EMS at NEAA18 <a href="https://t.co/CHQPPSqjNW">https://t.co/CHQPPSqjNW</a></p>— EMS Agent (@EMSAgent) <a href="https://twitter.com/EMSAgent/status/958481004351537152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2018</a></blockquote><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->

Day two of NEAA featured prominent industry leaders, including NEAA President, Alan Forgione, and Scott Talbott from ETA. EMS was fortunate enough to speak with Alan regarding the payment industry and the impact EMS has made.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/NEacquirers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NEacquirers</a> President Alan Forgione <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EMSatNEAA18?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EMSatNEAA18</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NEAA18?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NEAA18</a> <a href="https://t.co/6bDbamDJeM">https://t.co/6bDbamDJeM</a></p>— EMS Agent (@EMSAgent) <a href="https://twitter.com/EMSAgent/status/958710547746144256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2018</a></blockquote><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en" style="height: 1000px;"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottTalbottDC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ScottTalbottDC</a> for the insight on compliance and regulations. This was extremely helpful! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EMSatNEAA18?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EMSatNEAA18</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NEAA18?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NEAA18</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NEacquirers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NEacquirers</a> <a href="https://t.co/mpuEaSckaR">pic.twitter.com/mpuEaSckaR</a></p>— EMS Agent (@EMSAgent) <a href="https://twitter.com/EMSAgent/status/958705837702303744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2018</a></blockquote><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Our team provided the visitors at Booth #75 with a pair of awesome shark socks which were very well received by all. Bret, our Agent Recruiter discussed the benefits of EMS’ Agent Program on our Periscope.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Live with Bret Jagger, Agent Recruiter at EMS <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NEAA18?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NEAA18</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EMSatNEAA18?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EMSatNEAA18</a> <a href="https://t.co/7ddDIJUVdR">https://t.co/7ddDIJUVdR</a></p>— EMS Agent (@EMSAgent) <a href="https://twitter.com/EMSAgent/status/958748425561915393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2018</a></blockquote><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lunch with the vendors has started! Stop by booth 75 to meet Bret and learn more about our agent program. Be sure to get your free pair of shark socks! Mannequin leg not included! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NEAA18?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NEAA18</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EMSatNEAA18?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EMSatNEAA18</a> <a href="https://t.co/SNFDgk9VzU">pic.twitter.com/SNFDgk9VzU</a></p>— EMS Agent (@EMSAgent) <a href="https://twitter.com/EMSAgent/status/958742041890099201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2018</a></blockquote><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->

NEAA concluded with the Cocktail Hour and networking event.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The cocktail reception is about to commence! Be sure to stop by booth 75 to meet our Agent team! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NEAA18?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NEAA18</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EMSatNEAA18?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EMSatNEAA18</a> <a href="https://t.co/WXB03oB1qE">pic.twitter.com/WXB03oB1qE</a></p>— EMS Agent (@EMSAgent) <a href="https://twitter.com/EMSAgent/status/958844514222985216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2018</a></blockquote><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nice to see our friends over at <a href="https://twitter.com/usaepay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@usaepay</a>! Be sure to stop by and say hello! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NEAA18?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NEAA18</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EMSatNEAA18?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EMSatNEAA18</a> <a href="https://t.co/IwTdPcnjya">pic.twitter.com/IwTdPcnjya</a></p>— EMS Agent (@EMSAgent) <a href="https://twitter.com/EMSAgent/status/958863918310543360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 1, 2018</a></blockquote><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->

We would like to thank everyone that attended NEAA 2018 and followed on our social media channels! We are looking forward to attending NEAA once again in 2019. Our next trade show will be taking place from March 12-14 at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando, Florida at the Southeast Acquirers Association (SEAA) event.

Electronic Merchant Systems is a leading provider of payment processing & merchant services. For more information, please visit our website. To learn more about EMS’ Agent Program, please visit our website or follow us on Twitter.