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Value Proposition

The value of being a member of CAMPS is the power associated with being part of a network of manufacturers, supply chain partners, pre-qualified business advisors, and strategic partners. CAMPS provides the connections to establish business relationships among its members, sharing in a culture of innovation, and assistance identifying supply chain requirements and opportunities in emerging businesses, technologies, and finding pre-qualified partners to implement sustainable solutions .

In 2008, CAMPS is in its launch year. The priorities will be guided by its Charter Members. As a Charter Member you become a member for two years at a discounted rate, with your effective date beginning with the receipt of your dues payment.

As a Charter Member you will:

Have access to the Members Only section of the Website with full access to all members contact information and business capabilities
Recognized in CAMPS events as a member
Be eligible for various events and services as part of your membership fees
Be eligible for special pricing and discounts on events

Classes of Membership:

Manufacturing Member (voting member)

Definition: A manufacturing entity is any company defined by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) within the numerical ranges from 31 through 33 as outlined by the 2007 NAICS Tables.

Any eligible manufacturing business entity
Membership shall become effective upon payment of dues
Members will be eligible for regularly prices services, as determined by the service offerings from time to time

Charter Membership fees:
$ 750 – 19 or fewer employees
$1,750 – 20 to 99 employees
$2,750 – 100 to 199 employees
$3,750 – 200+ employees

Supply Chain Member (voting member)

Definition: A Supply Chain member is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) or non-manufacturing customer who engages with manufacturers within their supply chain to produce components, services, or finished products, are eligible for voting membership status

Any eligible OEM manufacturing business entity or non-manufacturing customer who intends to engage directly with CAMPS manufacturer members for goods and services
Membership shall become effective upon payment of dues
Members will be eligible for regularly prices services, as determined by the service offerings from time to time

Charter Membership Fees:
$2,000 – Up to 49 employees
$3,000 – 50 to 199 employees
$4,000 – 200+ employees

Associate Member (non-voting member)

Definition - Associate Membership would be available for non-manufacturers (suppliers, consultants, and service providers), to provide access to the manufacturing members for use of their goods and services. Associate Memberships will be limited to a ratio of two manufacturers or supply chain members; to one Associate Member. Associate Members must submit full credentials and capabilities to CAMPS to substantiate their membership as being advantageous to manufacturer or supply chain members. Associate members must be pre-qualified by CAMPS criteria, prior to acceptance of membership. Non-Profit and Not for Profit entities who join for the purpose of securing business opportunities fit into the Associate Member classification.

Eligible business entities who intend to engage with CAMPS manufacturer or supply chain members for goods and services
Associate Membership shall become effective upon acceptance by CAMPS and payment of dues
Associate Members will be eligible for regularly prices services, as determined by the service offerings from time to time

Charter Membership Fees:
$2,000 – Up to 49 employees
$3,000 – 50 to 199 employees
$4,000 – 200+ employees

Affiliate Member (Ex-officio, non-voting member)

Definition: An Affiliate Member is a cooperating public entity that has a strategic relationship with CAMPS. Affiliates are members by association with CAMPS, may have special dues requirements. Examples are: training/educational establishments, government funding and sponsoring organizations.

The Board of Directors of CAMPS will establish the criteria for Affiliate Membership status and may change from time to time. Affiliate Membership due structure will be determined by Board of Director Policy relating to strategic and cooperating relationships

Contact CAMPS for information relating to Affiliate Membership criteria and fees

For more information contact:

Thomas N. McLaughlin
Executive Director
Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound (CAMPS)
GRCC Kent Campus
417 Ramsay Way, Suite 112
Kent, WA 98032-4501

(253) 856-9595 Ext. 5301
Tom.mclaughlin@camps-us.com