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Supplier Partner Programs In today's marketplace, success is determined by effective relationship building. As a provider of products and services, your success within the association market is dependent upon establishing a visible and credible presence from which to build relationships. Let a membership in Association Forum be your letter of introduction! The Chicagoland association market is a dramatic one:
The Forum gives you opportunities to establish professional relationships with the decision-makers in these organizations, create valuable contacts, and provide greater visibility for your company. As an active Forum member you will expand your network, create awareness of your products and services, realize professional friendships, gain a greater knowledge of the needs of the association marketplace, and demonstrate your commitment to the association community. Association Of Associations Association Forum is the "association of associations" headquartered in the Chicagoland area. Forum members are full-time, paid CEOs and professionals of voluntary and donor-based organizations. Our membership also includes more than 900 supplier partner members who provide goods and services to these organizations. As the oldest organization of its kind in the United States, Association Forum has represented association professionals and their suppliers in the Chicagoland area for more than 80 years. Today, Association Forum represents more than 3,000 members from the area's 1,547 international, national, state, and local associations and from supplier companies such as yours. Take a moment to learn how the benefits of membership will increase your effectiveness and expertise in this market, and discover how Forum membership is one of the best professional investments you can make. $11 BILLION Marketplace The Chicagoland association market represents $3.1 billion in purchasing power for everything from meeting locations and technology, to insurance and legal services, to accounting and other services. Hospitality Industry If your organization is involved in the hospitality industry, Forum membership is critical to your success in the association marketplace. Chicagoland associations:
Business Services Association Forum is more than just meetings! Business service providers also profit from Association Forum membership. Chicagoland associations' annual collective revenue of $3.1 billion is expended as follows:
Holiday Showcase: Chicagoland's #1 Meeting Sites and Business Services Expo! Whether you're marketing conventions and meeting destinations, hotels, insurance, legal services, technology, membership and communication services, or just about any other service used by associations, the Holiday Showcase Sites and Services Exposition provides you with a cost-effective marketing strategy. Holiday Showcase is a don't-miss opportunity to address a specialized audience. Consider this:
Holiday Showcase is a powerful venue for sites & services suppliers and it's conveniently wrapped up for you in a one-day format. As an Association Forum member, you'll be eligible for reduced rates at Holiday Showcase and will be able to make the most of the exhibition's 5:1 buyer to seller ratio. Plus, you'll see exciting top-name speakers during the luncheon. Here's your chance to meet potential clients, visit with current clients, and renew contacts and friendships: www.holidayshowcase.org . Spread The Word Your marketing program would be incomplete without an advertising campaign designed to reach key decision-makers. Increase your visibility and keep your name in front of association professionals with Association Forum publications. FORUM If you need to reach the association market ... Choose FORUM. Association Forum 's award-winning publication reaches the decision-makers: CEOs and senior level executives at national associations. Readers place FORUM above the competition, outperforming other industry publications. With FORUM, you get what you pay for... qualified readers from some of the nation's largest associations. But FORUM is much more than just advertising. Our information-packed publication lets you follow the advancements of your clients and keep current with the news, trends, and issues facing members. Annual Membership Directory As the premier one-stop reference guide for association goods and services, the Forum 's annual membership directory and Buyers Guide delivers your message to Chicagoland's association CEOs and senior executives year-round! You'll be listed in the membership section and will receive a free 40-word listing in the Buyers Guide section, providing prospective clients insight into your company. And, members receive one copy annually. Direct Mail For all of your important direct-mail campaigns, the Association Forum mailing list is available for one-time rental to help you create greater impact and visibility in your promotional campaigns. Partnerships Go the extra step by partnering with the Forum on education and networking events. Sponsorhip opportunities abound for Association Week, Holiday Showcase, Professional Development programs, Shared Interest Groups, special events, member-get-a-member campaigns, and more. In return, you will receive exposure through promotional materials, print and electronic advertising, event displays, and more! Member Interaction Association Forum membership offers you educational opportunities designed to expand your knowledge of the association market. Your membership affords you discounted rates at our one-day conferences, and provides you with excellent opportunities to meet potential customers and strengthen old friendships. Educational Conferences Association Forum is the leading educational resource for association professionals and suppliers in the Chicagoland area. Our educational programs keep you abreast of current and emerging trends in the industry. Our Annual Meeting and Professional Development courses delve into the core of essential learning for association and supplier professionals, and range in topic from "big picture" issues to specialized sessions on a particular subject. Scheduled networking breaks, luncheons, and post-conference receptions encourage member interaction. Leadership/Recognition Opportunities Demonstrate your commitment to serving the association community by serving on a committee, speaking at a conference, and/or authoring an article in FORUM. While becoming more visible, you also help shape the direction and ensure the future success of Association Forum . In addition, the Annual Awards Luncheon (in conjunction with the Annual Meeting) honors a supplier partner member with Association Forum's Supplier Partner Member Service Award. Association Forum's Care Corps The Association Forum Foundation, through the "Care Corps" initiative, recognizes our collective ability to create a better Chicagoland community. The Care Corps is working to improve the communities in which we live and work through philanthropic activities, and you are invited to take part. Our designated charity is the Children's Place Association, a facility serving children with AIDS/HIV and their families. We have also participated in the Chicago Cares Serve-a-thon day, Illinois Special Olympics "Shoot the Bull" basketball tournament, and a Habitat for Humanity work day. New Member Orientation Break bread with other new members at scheduled new member breakfasts. You'll immediately begin making contacts and meeting your peers. Professional Services Take advantage of these additional membership services: www.associationforum.org Dial in and link up to the Forum's Web site. Our site keeps you up-to-date on Forum and industry happenings, provides information on upcoming events, allows you to search the FORUM archives, and more! Association Forum Membership Categories of Membership Supplier Partner Represents goods and/or services to associations and is based in the Chicagoland area Supplier Partner Non-Resident Represents goods and/or services to associations, but offices are located 100 miles outside of Chicago. Policies of Membership Association Forum is an individual membership society. Membership in Association Forum is individual rather than organizational and is fully portable in the event of a change of employer. With your written permission, Association Forum will transfer your membership to another individual at your company should you leave or if the membership is no longer applicable to your position. Substantial discounts are offered to members and may not be transferable to co-workers/nonmembers. You will receive a pro-rated credit for the unused portion of your membership dues when you receive your first membership renewal for April 1. Membership dues are non-refundable in accordance with the bylaws. If you are:
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