Basic Membership Package	Includes full membership in ISM and ISM-Nevada
	$160 - First Year (includes $20 administrative fee and are prorated through June of the next year)  $140 - Subsequent years
Dual Membership	Includes membership in ISM-Nevada only.
	$30 (Must be a member of another ISM affiliate or National Purchasing Institute, NPI)
Student Membership	Free (Must be a full-time student enrolled in an accredited college or university)

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Membership Eligibility
 

Any person interested in the supply management field shall be eligible to be a Direct Member or Regular Member of an Affiliated Association provided that such person does not solicit business on behalf of such person or his or her employer during meetings of any ISM activity, including without limitation, meetings of Affiliated Associations (including chapters) ISM Committees and ISM groups and forums (as defined in Policy).

14 Reasons For You To Join ISM-Nevada
Inside Supply Management™
Our monthly magazine contains national and international information on new trends and developments in the profession plus insightful "how-to" articles.   The magazine is published exclusively for ISM members.

ISM Report on Business® (ROB)
Published in Purchasing Today, our monthly survey of purchasing statistics is the first of its kind.  It's considered by many economists to be the most reliable, near-term economic barometer available today.

Supply Management Advocate
No one understands better than ISM how supply management affects the bottomline.  One of our objectives is to promote the supply management profession.  Members have access to all ISM printed and electronic materials to help promote supply management within the organizational infrastructure.  We can help you communicate your value-added contributions to the senior management of your organization.

Affiliates
Gain valuable contacts within your community during monthly meetings and educational functions.  Keep on top of local industry changes and commodity trends.  Be a part of a growing association run by and for purchasing and materials management professionals.

Certification Programs
ISM offers professional designations.  The Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) program focuses on the managerial, administrative, and strategic, as well as tactical aspects of the purchasing and materials management function.  This program is designed for those working in any of the major private, public, or non-profit work sectors.  The programs are administered by ISM and members receive discounts on exams and study materials.

ISM Members Only web site
A web page providing job-related information to purchasing and materials management professionals.  This area includes searchable databases and employment listings.   Only members have access to the employment database, bibliographic database of purchasing-related articles, and the networking area devoted to topical purchasing issues and challenges.

Committees
Acquire new skills in planning, managing, and organizing while developing your leadership potential. Some committee members report on economic conditions (the primary statistics become the highly-respected Report on Business®, direct ISM's annual conference, set membership goals, assist in program development, and much more.  Only ISM members can participate.

Special Interest Groups and Forums
Gain a deeper understanding of your purchasing specialty and develop valuable connections across the U.S. when you join an ISM special interest group or forum.  ISM has groups in interest areas ranging from materials management to health care providers, to federal acquisitions.  Only through ISM can you participate in a special interest group or forum.

CAPS
ISM members receive purchasing-related research studies and benchmarks free from CAPS, the only national not-for-profit research center in supply management.   CAPS sponsors three international roundtables throughout the year in North America, Europe, and Asia. Participants include more than one hundred Fortune 500 companies.

Seminars
Enhance your professional development and job performance when you enroll in ISM seminars taught by experienced instructors.  Over 90 seminars are conducted annually throughout the United States; intensive, one-week purchasing management programs are also conducted at selected universities.  Members save up to $200 on each two-day seminar and $400 on each management program.  Our satellite seminar series addresses different purchasing/supply management issues and is offered several times throughout the year.  This live program allows you to interact with speakers and peers without leaving your city or affiliate area.

Professional Development Resources
Over 80 different audio/video programs and over 50 different books to choose from.  All programs are designed to heighten your acumen in a variety of subjects, including: global sourcing, negotiations, legal issues, and supply management.   Video tapes are easily adaptable to individual or group presentations.   Publications include: textbooks, workbooks, the TECHnotes series, with subject matter covering purchasing topics plus general business information. These professional development resources accommodate your unique schedule and pace, and ISM members save on all purchases and rentals.

Annual International Supply Management Conference
Network with over 2,500 peers at the only international conference devoted exclusively to purchasing and supply management.  Examine emerging trends and challenges during comprehensive workshops conducted by your peers. Workshop presenters are selected as a result of ISM's "Call for Presentations."  The conference attracts distinguished speakers to discuss current national and international issues and features several sessions highlighted by prominent corporate leaders.  Members receive significant savings on registration fees.

International Journal of Purchasing and Materials Management
The nation's first scholarly journal devoted exclusively to purchasing and materials management research and development.  New members receive more than one-half off the 1 year subscription rate.

Recognition and Awards
Earn recognition when you are rewarded for exemplary service to ISM and the profession at large.  The J. Shipman Gold Medal, established in 1931, is the supply management profession's highest honor; other awards are given to ISM members for outstanding public relations, professional development, membership activities, and international activities.