Why Should You Become a CARMA Member? 

We've Got 10 Reasons Why!

1. Membership Networking and Industry Information That Keeps You Current

Our learning seminars, workshops and members-only forums deal with the major issues facing your industry, giving you the opportunity to meet regularly with peers and have a real say in your industry's direction and find practical solutions to challenges you may be facing.  Find out what is really happening in the industry and what is really going on behind the scenes.

2. Benefit From Members-Only Initiatives

Several CARMA initiatives are only open to members, including mentoring sessions, round-table forums with industry members and the CARMA Total Compensation Survey - which helps members provide competitive compensation.

3. Access Members-Only Tools and Support

CARMA is here to support you with tools and information available to CARMA members only.  Our resource knowledge centre and database of contacts is growing daily, with one-on-one access to government contacts and programs, business contacts and other industry associations alike.

4. Capitalize on Exposure to CARMA Members

CARMA members like to support other CARMA members.  Ensure direct exposure to CARMA's members and their employees through your membership, which includes a listing in the CARMA online directory.  Involvement in CARMA is a cost-effective way to raise the profile of your company and to market to potential customers.

5. Access to Technical Support

CARMA has an engineer on staff with over forty years of experience in manufacturing.  Whether you are troubleshooting design, looking for advice on Lean manufacturing or brainstorming on ways to bolster innovation in your company, his expertise is available free of charge to CARMA members.

6. Promote Your Products/Services on the CARMA Website

Showcase your company logo and a link to your website in the member directory for no additional cost.  CARMA members also have the opportunity to post available job postings on the website and CARMA can post "ghost ads" on the website and accept resumes on your behalf.

7. Promote Your Company at CARMA Events

As a CARMA member, you have the first opportunity to sponsor CARMA events, which is an ideal and cost effective way to showcase your company to both CARMA members and non-members.  Additionally, several CARMA events through the year allow for the opportunity to set up a showcase at no additional cost.

8. Stay Informed of Regulatory Updates and Industry Information

CARMA keeps its members abreast of the latest technical issues that affect the industry and there is a multitude of educational material available through the CARMA office.  Stay current with regulatory changes, legislation, economic updates and other important industry information which is distributed via CARMA's newsletter, e-mail and posted on the members-only portion on the website.

9. Substantial Savings on Your Cost of Doing Business

Some CARMA member companies have created special programs or offer discounts exclusively to CARMA member companies (please note that program participation is strictly voluntary).  Additionally, CARMA has negotiated cost-savings programs with outside members, available only to the Association.  With our combinded buying power, we have negotiated on programs such as health and dental extended benefits (CARMA Benefits Advantage program), supplies, safety clothing, group RRSP plans, group banking plans, technical training, insurance and travel, with continuing growth in program offerings.

10. Leverage Your Membership

The CARMA name is becoming more and more well-known and respected in the manufacturing industry.  Your CARMA affiliation can help you build credibility and open doors; especially through the opportunities noted above.