Chapters & Affiliates
Two ways organizations can leverage the TMA BlueTech reputation and network to promote the BLue Economy in their region
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TMA Chapters are ideal for regions that are not big enough to support a strong cluster and/or regions that desire access to the TMA database and staff, create/coordinate events, and develop expertise & international contacts before launching their own stand-alone cluster.
TMA Affiliate status is for organizations and existing clusters that want to have a formal association to benefit from TMA BlueTech’s network and to coordinate events.
Conventional wisdom is that it takes at least 50 members to develop a sustainable organized cluster.
Even when a region may be big enough (academia, industry concentration, population) to develop a stand-alone cluster, it takes considerable funding, extensive travel, and years of effort to develop a reputation and international networks. As a result, the creation of a TMA Chapter is a cost-effective way to get started.
Be part of the leading U.S. BlueTech cluster
Access to TMA’s network (including BlueTech Cluster Alliance), planning, resources, and staff
Cost-effective way to start, operate, and organize Blue Economy organizations in your region.
Improves chances of a successful Blue Economy launch in your area.
Easier to focus on specific regional strengths and better help member companies
Be part of the leading U.S. BlueTech cluster
Benefit from access to TMA network
International recognition as TMA Affiliate and instant validation of your organization
Well valued option for instant access and credentials
Coordination of events and leverage calendar of network
