Canadian Business Press welcomes all suppliers as Associate Members - printing companies, film houses, research houses, mailing shops, circulation fulfillment companies, advertising agencies, representation houses, design studios, equipment manufacturers, etc. Any company that provides a service to publishers is welcome to become an Associate Member.

Get on board and participate with your customers in a collegial and cost-effective manner. There’s a level of membership especially tailored to your needs.

Canadian Business Press (CBP) was established in 1920 and incorporated as a not-for-profit association in 1981 to represent the interests of the Canadian specialized business media. Business publications, produced by large, medium sized and small companies from across the country, benefit from its services.

Mandate and Commitments 

The CBP’s mandate is to foster better communication among members, encourage fair practices and co-operation between government and the private sector, and utilize the unique talents of its committee members to promote the success and visibility of specialized business media in Canada. Association standing committees include: Communications, Education/ Seminars, Internet/e-commerce, Legislative Affairs, Membership, Nominations, Postal Affairs/Distribution, Research, Special Events and Supplier Relations.

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Details on Associate Member Benefits 

Associate Member Companies:

• Encouraged to have staff assist in the planning and execution of CBP events
• Member pricing to attend CBP events
• Profiled as a Preferred Supplier on the CBP website and link to company site
• Featured as a preferred supplier in the Guide to Business and Professional Publications

Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Associate Members:

• Highlighted as a sponsor in publicity and signage associated with workshops and networking events
• Company history and profile to appear within “The Industry” website feature

Silver, Gold and Platinum Associate Members:

• Signage and opportunity to introduce/thank a speaker at Magazines University 
• Two tickets to a Keynote Speaker Luncheon at Magazines University

Gold and Platinum Associate Members:

• Two complimentary tickets to the annual Networking Event hosted by CBP (replaces Golf Tournament)
• Promotional item included in two CBP electronic newsletters each year
• One full page four-colour ad in NEW KRW A wards 55th Commemorative Anniversary Edition souvenir book  
• Two tickets to the KRW Awards Event and featured in promotional material and on www.krwawards.ca website
• 100 Extra copies of the KRW Awards 55th Commemorative Anniversary Edition souvenir book.

Platinum Associate Members:

• Two additional tickets to the KRW A wards
• Two additional tickets to a Keynote Speaker Luncheon at Magazines University
• Banner Advertisement on CBP website home page for 12 months
• Exclusive exhibit space at KRW Awards Event
  

Note: Associate Member is a non-voting category of CBP membership.  The member company’s Direct Representative may not sit on the Board or serve as an officer of the Association