Membership Benefits

Benefits of Membership
As a member of CDMA, you will enjoy many benefits:

National Meetings
Held in spring and fall, CDMA national meetings provide an ideal opportunity to:

• Investigate the latest trends and best practices with industry and academic leaders
• Network with international colleagues
• Learn new commercial development concepts
  
  

Members also receive a discount on registration fees.

Meeting Proceedings
Papers presented at each meeting are available at no charge to CDMA members and contain useful information from leaders in business, marketing and commercial development.

Membership & Networking Directory
Members receive an annual directory containing member photos and profiles, company contacts and essential networking information-such as background, areas of expertise and professional interests.

Newsletter
The CDMA Catalyst provides readers with up-to-date industry information, current industry trends, and members in the news. Find out what’s happening at national and local chapter meetings, and read about upcoming educational workshops.

Educational Programs
To develop professionals in today’s dynamic workplace, CDMA offers members fundamental and advanced skills training. Current courses include market research, competitive intelligence, business development, strategic alliances, mergers & acquisitions, and corporate venturing.

Web Site
Meetings, seminars, workshops, current events and other activities and news can be found on our web site, which is updated weekly. Only members receive access to the most up-to-date online directory, as well as networking and career opportunities.

Partnering
CDMA management collaborates and coordinates activities with partner associations in the chemical, life science and related fields. The CDMA maintains close relationships with the European (ECMRA) and Asian (ACMRA) counterparts of the former CMRA. Additional partnerships include the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA), Licensing Executives Society (LES), and Adhesives and Sealant Council (ASC).

What can the CDMA do for Me?
Click here for a brief virtual tour of the CDMA showing what you can expect from membership.
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Real Value

As a member of CDMA, your will be leading your company and yourself into the fast-paced environment of the 21st century.

Learn
New ways to improve the bottom-line performance of your business

Enhance
Your personal skills and productivity through advanced training

Acquire
The skills and methodology to help your company focus on those opportunities with the highest probability of success.

Deepen
Your understanding of the industry’s best practices.

Identify
Ways to strengthen the link between business strategy and technology planning.

Network
With other commercial/business development and marketing professionals.

Gain
An understanding of how leaders in the field are creating and managing successful businesses.

It’s Your Move
Now is the time to capture the benefits a CDMA membership provides. Please take a few moments to complete the CDMA membership application and return it to national headquarters. Once your application is received and approved, a “Welcome New Member” kit will be sent to you-along with information about upcoming events and the most recent membership and networking directory. The success of CDMA has been the result of its members in networking, developing superior programs on business practices and mastering professional skills. You are urged to be active in your association to make the most of your membership. Benefits of Membership
As a member of CDMA, you will enjoy many benefits: