You can move your business forward with the benefits associated with being an MEE Cluster member. Our members receive many benefits, including member-exclusive services, discounts, ability to participate in exclusive initiatives, and access to all cluster knowledge. All this is included in the annual membership fee. Membership levels and prices are based on company size, which are described in the below chart.
Cluster Memberships continually evolve to offer more benefits and for the Cluster services to better serve our members. Make sure to follow us for updates and become a member to access all our member-exclusive benefits.
| Cluster Annual Paid Membership | FREE Associate Membership | Non-Member | |
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Kickstart or Boost your business's Digital Transformation or Lean Program Engagement (Includes one-on-one, on the ground assessment of operations, a customised recommendations report on technology and process implementation, and ongoing support through the year from one of our manufacturing experts) - click here to learn more |
Included |
Not Included |
Not Included |
| Discounts on cluster events and training | Included | Not Included | Not Included |
| Access to Cluster collective knowledge and expertise including industry reports | Included | Limited | Not Included |
| Stay up to date with the cluster monthly e-newsletter and event annoucements | Included | Included | Included |
| Take advantage of the Servus Credit Union Manufacturing Financing Program | Full Access |
Limited Access | Limited Access |
| Participation in cluster-led projects | Yes | No | No |
| Access to Equipment Register (coming soon) | Full Access |
Limited Access | Limited Access |
| Access to Cluster Member Registry | Full Access |
Limited Access | Limited Access |
| Post on MEE Cluster Job Board (coming soon) | Included |
For a Fee | For a Fee |
| Be recognised as a manufacturer that is continually transforming to stay competitive and maintain highest level of customer satisfaction by being featured in Cluster articles and case studies | Included | Not Included | Not Included |
| Influence Cluster initiatives by nominating Steering Committee Members and providing programming input throughout the year | Included | Not Included | Not Included |
Membership Options
With our annual fee, you can register to become a member of the MEE Cluster. As a member, you have access to cluster exclusive services and reports, discounts on cluster and partner events, and access to the cluster supplier network. Participation in cluster projects is exclusive to members. By paying an annual fee, your organization contributes to the growth and development of the MEE Cluster along with its initiatives to elevate and enhance the manufacturing sector in Western Canada.
Associate
MEMBER- Stay up to date with the Cluster monthly e-newsletter
- Limited access to cluster services and resources
- Ability to post on cluster job board for a fee
- Participation in cluster-led projects not included
Start-Up/Micro Size
MANUFACTURER- <3 years in business or <10 employees
- Includes Kick-start or Boost Engagement
- Includes exclusive discounts on Cluster and partner events
- Full access to cluster services and resources
- Stay up to date with the monthly e-newsletter
- Full access to Manufacturing Financing Program
- Full access to Equipment Register (coming soon)
- Post on Cluster Job Board (coming soon)
- Be featured in Cluster articles and Case Studies
- Influence Cluster programming and services
Small Size
MANUFACTURER- Between 10 and 49 employees
- Includes Kick-start or Boost Engagement
- Includes exclusive discounts on Cluster and partner events
- Full access to cluster services and resources
- Stay up to date with the monthly e-newsletter
- Full access to Manufacturing Financing Program
- Full access to Equipment Register (coming soon)
- Post on Cluster Job Board (coming soon)
- Be featured in Cluster articles and Case Studies
- Influence Cluster programming and services
Medium Size
MANUFACTURER- Between 50 and 499 employees
- Includes Kick-start or Boost Engagement
- Includes exclusive discounts on Cluster and partner events
- Full access to cluster services and resources
- Stay up to date with the monthly e-newsletter
- Full access to Manufacturing Financing Program
- Full access to Equipment Register (coming soon)
- Post on Cluster Job Board (coming soon)
- Be featured in Cluster articles and Case Studies
- Influence Cluster programming and services
Non-SME
MANUFACTURER- More than 500 employees
- Includes Kick-start or Boost Engagement
- Includes exclusive discounts on Cluster and partner events
- Full access to cluster services and resources
- Stay up to date with the monthly e-newsletter
- Full access to Manufacturing Financing Program
- Full access to Equipment Register (coming soon)
- Post on Cluster Job Board (coming soon)
- Be featured in Cluster articles and Case Studies
- Influence Cluster programming and services
Solution Partner
TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL SOLUTION PROVIDERS- Be recognized as 'Solution Provider' in Member Register and for your support in building a collaborative manufacturing ecosystem in Western Canada, and drive Smart Manufacturing solution adoption.
- Opportunity to partner with MEE Cluster to offer a webinar.
- Receive exclusive opportunities to showcase your solutions to Cluster members and wider network of hundreds of manufacturing businesses, includes: opportunity for table top space and 2 minute marketing presentation at Cluster in-person events.
- Opportunity to engage with Cluster members through LEAP assessments and be included as possible solution provider in post assessment reports (where relevant).
- Receive Bronze Sponsorship benefits at the Smart Manufacturing Technology Expo (SmartMTX), includes 10x10ft booth with furnishings and recognition as SmartMTX sponsor. Visit SmartMTX for full details.
- Opportunity to participate in Cluster lead projects as solution partner.
- Access Cluster expertise to support solution development (additional costs may apply).
- Other sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact our team for details.
