Businesses and organizations that support the craft beer industry are welcome to join the Brewers Association of Maryland through our affiliate membership program. Our members rely on suppliers, vendors, retailers, and others to help produce their products, maintain compliance, market their business, and more. BAM's affiliate membership program strives to achieve value for both brewery members and industry experts with a passion for the Maryland craft beer industry.
Eligibility
- While there are no eligibility requirements to join BAM as an affiliate member, the following business types are preferred:
- Beer Systems, Equipment & Supplies
- Branding/Marketing/Website Development
- Cleaning Services
- Entertainment
- Raw Ingredients
- Insurance & Financial Services
- General Contractors
- Construction
- Legal Services
- Packaging Solutions
- POS Systems
- Press/Training
- Retailers & Wholesalers
- Trade Associations
- Local Growers
- Event Partners
Membership Dues
The Brewers Association of Maryland annual membership cycle starts on February 1st. Affiliate memberships will be prorated for the first year. BAM offers the option to pay membership dues annually or quarterly. Pricing can be found below.
Membership Benefits
- Invite up to 3 staff to receive email communications from BAM and access the online member community.
- Invitations to attend bi-annual member meetings and networking meet-ups.
- A dedicated business page on the consumer-focused Brewers Association of Maryland website.
- A business listing on the member-focused Craft Beer Service Directory.
- Opportunities to submit special deals and promotions to be included on the BAM Member Perks page.
- Receive bi-weekly newsletters with additional marketing opportunities.
- Discounted sponsorship rates and tickets to BAM's two flagship public events: The Maryland Craft Beer Festival and Wanderland.
- Discount sponsorship rates to support the Maryland Craft Beer Competition.
- Opportunities to present educational seminars or webinars to BAM brewery members.
- Discounted member rate to attend CRAFTCON, the Mid-Atlantic Craft Beverage Conference, held in Silver Spring, MD.
Questions
If you have questions about membership or need additional assistance, please contact BAM’s Membership Manager, Jalita Boffman (jalita@cultivateandcraft.com).
