Benefits of Associate Membership

In addition to supporting COST’s advocacy, associate membership provides firms with many direct benefits, including:

·        Discounted rates on exhibitor and individual registration fees at COST events, including COST's premier networking event, COST's Town Meeting. Associate Members save $500 on exhibitor registration fees at this event, which is attended by 225-275 municipal officials.

·        Listing in COST's Town Leaders and Municipal Service Providers Directory, a valued resource that is distributed to Connecticut's municipal leaders and other officials.

·        Opportunities to showcase your firm's expertise by presenting at webinars, workshops, and conferences.

·        Networking opportunities with municipal leaders, state and local officials, and lawmakers.

·        Visibility on COST’s high-traffic website, ctcost.org, including a link to your website.

·        Regular electronic bulletins on high-priority legislative and regulatory issues.

·        Timely updates regarding municipal programs and resources available to towns.

And, because we value the support that our Associate Members bring to our organization, COST encourages its member towns to "shop" first with Associate Members for products and services. Associate Membership dues remain at $795 per year - a bargain given the benefits your firm will receive.