OAKLAND, CA and CHICAGO, IL The Chicago Midwest Meat Association (CMMA) and National Meat Association (NMA) are pleased to announce an affiliation,
effective immediately. The affiliation includes NMA providing to the CMMA
members regular member services, including NMAs regular member mailings,
participation in all NMA events alongside NMA members, and a special listing as
an Affiliate Association in NMAs Membership Directory.
Nicole Makowski, President of CMMA and President of Real Sausage in Chicago said
The Board of CMMA voted unanimously to support this affiliation, because it
will strengthen the CMMA members by providing them with information services and
access to NMAs well-respected industry resources. We are very pleased to have
this opportunity to share resources and consider this will be a win-win for both
organizations.
Barry Carpenter, NMA CEO, said: We welcome affiliation with established groups
like the CMMA, and expect their input to strengthen the role of NMA as a major
organization speaking on behalf of the meat industry. Along with the long-time
affiliation of Eastern Meat Packers Association (EMPA), NMA can speak with
greater knowledge and authority on behalf of the full spectrum of meat industry
firms on policy issues at the national level.
The Chicago Midwest Meat Association is comprised of meat packers, processors
and wholesalers located in the Chicago-Midwest region. The CMMA, was initially
created for the purpose of Union Camaraderie, but currently represents a broader
spectrum including: education, fund raisers, social events, grievance
committees, and collective bargaining agreements for both UFCW and Teamsters.
For further information, please visit the CMMA website at
www.chicagomidwestmeatasso.com
National Meat Association is a non-profit trade association. Since 1946, NMA has
represented meat packers and processors, equipment manufacturers and food
suppliers who provide services to the meat industry. The association has members
throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Australia and Mexico.
Source: National Meat
Association