Construction Financial Management Association

 

                             Why Join  CFMA                             

 

There are contractors. There are accountants. But, construction financial professionals are a breed apart. For them, day-to-day accounting is only part of the job. From job cost control and the contract lifecycle to risk management and surety relationships, CFMA is the only organization dedicated to the specific needs of construction financial professionals and service providers.

 

The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is “The Source & Resource for Construction Financial Professionals” and the only nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the construction financial professional.

 

CFMA is a professional association, not a trade association. When you join CFMA your membership stays with you, even if you change employers. Even if your employer paid for your CFMA membership, you are the member, not the employer.

 

The Chicago Chapter Officers & Directors are local construction financial mangers who have our interest in mind when hosting programs and seminars.

 

 

CFMA Membership through the Headquarters in Princeton is required to join the

 Chicago Chapter of CFMA

 

                      Membership in the Chicago Chapter of  CFMA provides:                    

 

The Chicago Chapter was formed in 1985 and is one of 88 chapters throughout the U.S.

 

Chicago Chapter Web Site: http://www.chicagocfma.org

 

Local Networking: Gain access to a network of over 180 professionals from the top construction firms in the Chicago area.

 

Education and CPE: 8 Monthly education meetings and a minimum of two major classes per year. Meetings are held around the Chicago area and include breakfast, lunch and dinner meetings. Earn your Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits

 

Local Industry: Stay on top of current local events affecting our industry

 

CFMA Chicago meets monthly: CFMA Chicago offers local workshops, seminars, and programs that complement the extensive member services provided by CFMA Headquarters in Princeton, NJ. http://www.cfma.org/

 

Local chapter meetings are usually on the third Wednesday of the month, September through May. Several months, meetings are preceded by an afternoon seminar to cover more areas of a particular topic. Peer-to-peer discussions, which are informal exchanges of information between members on issues pertinent to the profession, are a recurring feature at meetings throughout the year. Past discussions have covered subject matter in the areas of Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Management, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Information Management Systems, and Field Productivity.

 

The local chapter meeting archive  provides the topics and locations of our past meetings.

 

                           Membership in the CFMA provides:                                   

 

Headquarters Web Site: http://www.cfma.org

 

Information Resources: Monthly "Building Profits" Magazine and The "Book" / " Financial Management and Accounting for the Construction Industry". Visit www.cfma.org to explore the wealth of resources provided to members

 

Industry Publications: Work smarter with useful newsletters and comprehensive magazine articles.

 

Educational Programs: Learn to be more efficient and profitable through CFMA’s premier educational events.

 

Professional Networking: Solve problems quickly with experienced input from the largest network of peer resources in construction accounting.

 

Online Services: Stay well informed on accounting, tax, and regulatory issues.

 

Career Tools: Prepare for the next step on the career ladder with professional certification, a job resume bank, and industry links.

 

                           There are two types of membership in the CFMA:                  

 

General Membership represents all types of contractors, including generals and subcontractors as well as developers, construction managers, architects, engineers, principals and material and equipment suppliers.

General Member Dues are $320.00 plus $75.00 local chapter dues.

 

Associate Membership is open to all those serving the construction industry, such as lawyers, public accountants, bankers, sureties, insurance agents and carriers and other service providers. Associate Member Dues are $420.00 plus $100.00 local chapter dues.

 

                                           How to Join                                                  

 

You can join CFMA and Chicago Chapter at   www.cfma.org

 

At the bottom of the CFMA application is an option to join the local chapter. Select the Chicago Chapter and the National will forward the membership information to us.  When you join please send an E Mail to rich@richblackwell,com and we will make sure you do not miss any meeting notices. 

 

For more information rich@richblackwell.com