Cottage Industry Miniaturists Trade Association, Inc.

 

Supporting Member Benefits

1. National Advertising
Supporting Member Retailer/Mail Order/Show Dealers benefit from CIMTA, Inc.'s advertising campaign. In CIMTA, Inc.'s special advertising section, each business name is listed by state, city or country and includes either their telephone number, e-mail address, or web address.

2. CIMTA Inc's Internet Listing
Supporting Members benefit from CIMTA, Inc.'s presence on the Internet. On CIMTA, Inc.'s web site at www.cimta.org, each company name is listed by state or country, and includes your complete address, telephone and fax numbers, and Web Page URL.

3. Individual Web Page
For a nominal fee, CIMTA, Inc. will build a Web Page just for your business. You may include two pictures and you will be allowed up to 200 words for business description. This may include directions to your business, product descriptions and any other information you would like listed. Just call Headquarters for information on this, our newest benefit! Call today for information on membership.

4. Constant Referral of Supporting Member Listings from Headquarters
Supporting Member information is always at the fingertips at Headquarters, and is frequently given out to consumers looking for "the place to buy" CIMTA, Inc. members' fine handcrafted miniatures.

5. CIMTA, Inc. Window Decal for Retail Storefronts
Receive the CIMTA, Inc. logo decal for display in your shop window, signifying that you carry CIMTA, Inc. handcrafted miniatures. Through CIMTA, Inc.'s advertising collectors are encouraged to look for this logo to find professional handcrafted miniatures at their local stores.

6. CIMTA Supporting Member Newsletter
CIMTA Supporting Member Newsletter is a bi-annual newsletter with news, tips, and information for the Supporting Members of CIMTA, Inc. Special issues will include a preview of CIMTA, Inc. exhibitors' trade show products.

7. Pre-Registration of Workshops and Seminars
Supporting Members get first choice of all Trade Show seminars and hands on workshops. Pre-register online to avoid filling out forms at show site.

8. No-Hassle Show Registration
CIMTA, Inc. Supporting Members need only call, fax or email in their Early Bird Registration forms for each show. No additional documentation is necessary!

9. Trade Show Book Listings
Supporting members business information will be listed in CIMTA's Membership Roster, published in January. CIMTA, Inc. Members are encouraged to give Supporting Members special priority in catalog mailings and new product announcements.

10. Two Hours Early Show Admittance
Trade Show Floor open from 8am to 5pm. Supporting Members first day 8am to Noon for presale shopping. Non-Members 10:00 to 5pm.

11. Access to Member Area
You will receive a User Name and Password giving you access to the Member Area on the CIMTA, Inc. Web Site. This area includes a Regular Membership directory with a search engine, to help Supporting Members and Regular Members connect with each other to their mutual benefit. There is also a Message Board to further assist in such contacts