General Membership
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Any firm or individual whose primary business is the manufacturing of wood or composite cabinets and related wood or composite products for government, industrial, commercial or residential applications is eligible for Active Membership.
Dues for new or renewing members are $275 per year.
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A CMA membership offers the following opportunities:
Connect:
Gain instant access to feedback and advice from peers, and stay on top of industry innovations and events.
Participate in CMA leadership teams and encourage excellence in woodworking by acknowledging and promoting members’ professional accomplishments.
Familiarize yourself with industry advances, design trends, new equipment and peer projects through programs and publications designed exclusively for woodworking professionals.
Gain instant access to feedback and advice from peers, and stay on top of industry innovations and events.
- Our members-only discussion forum offers immediate, around-the clock access to the accumulated knowledge and experience of hundreds of woodworking business owners.
- Stay current with manufacturing trends, industry news, and CMA events through our email newsletter.
- Annual gatherings like the member appreciation banquet and new member meet and greet provide a friendly and convenient state for connecting with professionals who share your interests and experiences.
Participate in CMA leadership teams and encourage excellence in woodworking by acknowledging and promoting members’ professional accomplishments.
- Made up of CMA members recognized for their industry leadership and innovation, our Mentor Council consults with other members, offering insights into resolving business challenges.
- The Board of Directors is also open to members interested in taking on a leadership role in the organization.
- In addition, CMA members are invited to participate in the Wood Diamond Awards program, an annual competition promoting professional development and encouraging peer recognition of outstanding workmanship in a variety of categories.
Familiarize yourself with industry advances, design trends, new equipment and peer projects through programs and publications designed exclusively for woodworking professionals.
- In addition to participating in the woodworking industry’s major trade shows, the CMA regularly holds regional events and organizes plant tours, educational seminars, and industry-specific manufacturing and technology updates.
- Members also receive the association’s official publication, PROfiles, a quarterly magazine focused on members’ achievements, business practices, innovation projects, and more.
Mentor CouncilThe Mentor Council consists of CMA members who are considered leaders in the industry because they are up on the latest technology and methods. A member who wants to receive insights into problems they may be experiencing in their business would contact the Council for a consultation. The goal of the Mentor Council is to engage new and existing CMA members through one-on-one interaction with other members in the group. This interaction often leads to long-lasting friendships.
Networking & Educational OpportunitiesWe realize that connecting with other members, learning from others, is what the CMA is all about. Because of that premise, we hold several regional events throughout the year, as well as provide opportunities to meet other members at the industry's major trade shows, such as plant tours, educational seminars, and our annual member appreciation banquet.
Wood Diamond AwardsThe Wood Diamond Awards program is in an exceptional way to have the finest examples of your work generate advertising that actually produces results. Professional news releases prepared and distributed by the CMA not only increase your online presence and site ranking, but can also get you featured in industry publications seen by thousands of your potential clients. Buying advertising in these publications is expensive and can yield a poor return on investment. However, being featured can result in an entirely different outcome.
Shop FinderAccess to the Shop Finder can help you find a local member where you can leverage your excess capacity to generate additional work or using their capabilities to benefit your business. A major advantage of membership is cooperative nature of its members.
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Discussion ForumsExclusive peer to peer networking online in our discussion forums. This is extraordinary access to the accumulated knowledge and experience of hundreds of woodworking business owners. Have a problem? Need a second opinion? Or how about needing some CNC programming assistance on a weekend with a deadline looming? You don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Someone else already has and is willing to give you the answers and short cuts they found.
PROfiles MagazineThe official magazine of the CMA, this quarterly publication is where members are featured along with industry news and relevant content for today's professional woodworker. Read our online archives.
Monthly E-NewsletterA key aspect to keeping your business current and attractive to more clients is maintaining an understanding of changing design and industry trends. Trying to play catch up with a changing market is much more expensive and time consuming than staying relevant. The newsletter keeps you up to date with CMA events and activities, educational offerings, industry news and much more.
Leadership OpportunitiesThe CMA's Board of Directors is always looking for a few good men and women to serve the industry and help grow the association. The election term is three years, starting in July, while nominations occur in the Spring. Learn more about what board service involves.
DON'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR ITRead testimonials from members and learn what your peers have said about why they belong to the CMA.
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