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Member Benefits ~ Why Join?
Strength in numbers ~ Contra Costa County is the second most industrialized county in California. By combining the member companies in this area into a single, strong voice we can have a greater impact on issues of concern.
Strength in diversity ~ The diversity of the industry in The Association provides another source of strength; from chemical firms to steel plants, from refineries to power producers. From small firms to large companies. This diversity gives the Industrial Association a firm foundation from which to represent its members.
Economic Strength ~ The Industrial Association of Contra Costa County represents a significant portion of the region's economy by supplying substantial jobs, high salaries, and a net positive balance of trade. The Industrial Association works hard to leverage this strength on your behalf.
Member Benefits by Division
Regular Member Annually - $1800.00 - Plus Employee Count
- Voting privileges
- Eligible to serve on Board of Directors
- Regular Membership Listing
- Free Monthly Newsletter
- Receive Full Membership Publication
- Serve on Committee's and Task forces
- May attend all IA Functions
- May receive discounts for special events
- Eligible for Feature in Newsletter
- Company Name and Link on IA Web Site
Regular Members of the Association shall be those Industrial or Manufacturing firms who are engaged producing a product or a service for the public or providing principle services to the industry. Examples: USS-POSCO, TESORO, DOW, GWF Power.
Associate Member Annually - $675.00 - Plus Employee Count
- Eligible to serve on Board of Directors
- Associate Membership Listing
- Free Monthly Newsletter
- Receive Full Membership Publication
- Serve on Committee's and Task forces
- May attend all IA Functions
- May receive discounts for special events
- Eligible for Feature in Newsletter
- Company Name on Link on IA Website
Associate Members of the Association shall be those companies who are not Industrial or Manufacturing firms, but are engaged in providing a service or product to the public or the Regular Members of the Association. Examples: Roberts Engineers, Contra Costa County Sanitary District, Diablo Analytical, Corey Delta Construction.
Affiliate Member Annually - $280.00
- Affiliate Membership Listing
- Receive Full Membership Publication
- May attend all IA Functions
- May experience premium costs at special events
- Name and Link on IA Web Site-$ 100 Annually
- Serve on Committee's and Task forces
Affiliate Members of the Association shall be those companies who are not Industrial or Manufacturing firms, but are engaged in providing a service or product to the public, or the Regular and Associate Members of the Association. They are typically law firms, or smaller business or start up companies with less than 10 employees. Examples: Los Medanos College Foundation, Zandonella's, Ready Print.
NOTE: The Industrial Association Board of Directors shall have final approval of all membership applications and the appropriate level to which applicant is assigned.
Networking Opportunities
One of the key deliverables the Industrial Association provides its members is the opportunity for extensive business networking. This can occur between member companies as a normal outcome of membership or between the Association and other organizations with similar purposes.
The Industrial Association has established relationships with many organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area and at the State level in Sacramento. These organizations include: Council of Industries, Contra Costa Council, Contra Costa CAER, Contra Costa Taxpayers Assoc., California Contractors Alliance, Pacific Industrial and Business Association (PIBA), Professional Environmental Marketing Assoc. (PEMA), Chemical Industry Council of Calif. (CICC), Calif. Manufacturers and Technology Assoc. (CMTA), National Assoc. of Manufacturers (NAM), Chlorine Chemistry Council, various Chambers of Commerce, and others.
In addition, the Industrial Association holds one of three business seats on the Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Commission and is represented on the County Public Environmental Health Advisory Board. Relationships have been created and fostered with elected officials, local, state and national, and with staff at all levels of government.
The Industrial Association is in a unique position to track issues of concern to our membership and to achieve maximum effectiveness of time, money and energy in meeting with appropriate officials to enunciate and clarify our Association's position on matters of importance.
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