Harness Our Collective Power to Source Smarter & Save Money

NIVA Savings is a program that harnesses the combined purchasing power of the independent live entertainment sector.

The program delivers member discounts at wholesale between 10-35% on each invoice. Phase One of this program will offer NIVA members savings for food, barware, servingware, and cleaning supplies. Based on our pilot program data, the goal of the program is to deliver member discounts at wholesale between 10-35% on each invoice.

NIVA Savings Testimonials

Based on NIVA’s case studies, NIVA members who opt-in to this program will recoup the full cost of their annual dues in less than a quarter. 

  • Harlow’s (Sacramento, CA)

    Harlow’s (Sacramento, CA)

    "Since joining NIVA Savings we lowered our food and janitorial costs by an average of 17%. Margins are small in this industry and savings like this can make a big difference. I am excited to see how group buying through NIVA can positively impact venues.”

    — Jim Cornett, Owner

  • Helium Comedy (PA, OR, NY, MO, IN)

    Helium Comedy (PA, OR, NY, MO, IN)

    “As a beta tester for NIVA's group purchasing program, I can confidently attest to its tangible impact on my business's bottom line. Achieving significant cost savings ranging from 10-20% across essential categories such as food, non-alcoholic beverages, barware, cleaning supplies, and equipment, this program has streamlined our procurement process. The team eliminated the guesswork in costing inputs, enabling me to make informed and financially sound decisions as a business owner. NIVA's program is a strategic asset for any venue looking to optimize operational costs and enhance overall efficiency.”

    — Brad Grossman, Chief Operating Officer

  • Mississippi Studios (Portland, OR)

    Mississippi Studios (Portland, OR)

    “NIVA Savings stands as a testament to this association’s unwavering dedication to delivering quantifiable benefits to its members. In one year, we will save around 13% on food using this program. We love going to the conference every year. But NIVA Savings will make a difference in our books every week.”

    — Jim Brunberg, Co-Owner

  • Songbyrd (Washington, D.C.)

    Songbyrd (Washington, D.C.)

    “This cost-saving program will be a significant asset to our venue. The substantial savings on all types of products, food, and beverages has been impressive so far. We’re seeing a 30% savings on food alone! It's a program that doesn't just talk about savings but delivers real benefits. Definitely a must-have for any venue looking to optimize their expenses.”

    — Alisha Edmonson, Co-Owner

  • World Cafe Live (Philadelphia, PA)

    World Cafe Live (Philadelphia, PA)

    “When you’re running a venue, the little things really add up. People might not think that penny pinching on plastic cups and barware makes a difference but it does. The NIVA group purchasing program made it really easy to immediately save 18% on the things that we buy every week. I know I’m getting a good deal and I trust the organization to recommend quality products. I would recommend NIVA Savings for any venue owner that’s trying to save money and stay afloat.”

    — Kerri Park, Chief Operating Officer

From start to finish, the entire NIVA Savings onboarding process could allow a member to begin saving in six weeks.

NIVA Savings Onboarding Process

  1. Click here to fill out the form.

  2. Within 5-7 business days, a NIVA Savings rep will follow up with the NIVA member to initiate the onboarding process. 

  3. The NIVA Savings team will work with the NIVA member to schedule a call via email. 

  4. During that call, the NIVA Savings team will discuss NIVA member costs, explore desired reductions, and compare those savings to offerings available from this program. 

  5. Following the call, each NIVA member will submit current invoices and other requested information. 

  6. Once the NIVA Savings team receives the members’ market basket data, they will compare members’ current costs against the actual savings that the NIVA Savings program can offer.

  7. NIVA members will receive a report with the actual savings for each item and each invoice submitted to the NIVA Savings team for analysis and comparison. 

  8. NIVA members will then be given the opportunity to opt-in to the program and can begin saving immediately.

For more information, email savings@nivassoc.org.

For more information, email savings@nivassoc.org.