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The chemical industry is "Essential for Growth" of virtually any enterprise that produces tangible products. The Chemical Development and Marketing Association (CDMA), a Special Interest Group of PDMA, is uniquely focused on growth of the chemical industry and its associated value chains. CDMA provides real world practical information and networking opportunities that help members grow their companies and develop their careers. CDMA welcomes anyone interested in the chemicals and materials value chains to join our family of dedicated professionals Come grow with us!


 

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Opportunities for Chemicals and Materials:  a conference series to facilitate industry growth
In December 2009, CDMA launched a new conference series focusing on opportunities that offer significant new business growth potential for the chemical and materials industries and the value chains they serve.

In the spirit of our Opportunities for Chemicals and Materials themed conferences, CDMA has partnered with Schotland Business Research since 2011 to present  the annual BioPlastek -- An Interactive Forum on Bioplastics Today and Tomorrow. If you are in the plastics value chain and "green" is in your future, this event should not be missed. To access the latest proceedings, go to BioPlastek 2012.

Past Opportunities for Chemicals and Materials conferences:

Capitalizing on Wind and Solar Energy -- this conference was uniquely designed for chemicals and material companies that are not yet engaged in renewable energy. This was not about generating energy, but rather about enabling products (e.g., films, adhesives, coatings, lubricants, and structural materials) needed to produce low cost, efficient and durable wind and solar devices.

B&C 2020 - Capitalizing on the Next Generation of Building and Construction
ICIS Chemical Business Reviews B&C 2020. Click here to read the article.

Proceedings from CDMA's Opportunities for Chemicals and Materials conferences are available to CDMA/PDMA Members. To access, login, and then go to Meeting Proceedings in the CDMA Member Center.



CDMA Has Joined the Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) as Its First Special Interest Group (SIG)
In May 2009, CDMA formally became a part of PDMA. As a SIG, CDMA will continue to be uniquely focused on growth of the chemicals and materials industries and their associated value chains. Our group will continue to provide conferences and other services to educate and connect people in the respective value chains for the purpose of business and professional growth.



Career Opportunities
The national PDMA Organization maintains a job board that spans the country. If you would like to post a job or review the posted job opportunities, please click here. 



CDMA Member Center
In order to access the pages within CDMA's Member Center, CDMA members need to log in (click here). In the future, sections within the Member Center will include a downloadable CDMA Member Directory in PDF format, copies of available Proceedings from past CDMA meetings, and access to Upcoming and Past Webinars.

BioPlastek 2013 -- An Interactive Forum on Bioplastics Today and Tomorrow
(CDMA is a sponsor)
Date: Spring, 2013
Location: To be announced