Member benefits: Vendors & Suppliers
Building the indoor climbing industry is no easy task. Fortunately, we can help guide you and support you on your mission.
Without You, the Indoor Climbing Industry Doesn't Exist
From the walls climbers climb to the holds they grab, the ropes they tie into, to even the clean air they breathe, vendors & suppliers are the skeleton of the indoor climbing industry.
Why You Belong
The reasons to join the CWA go far beyond the list below, but here's a few of our most crucial benefits.
Connection
- We build the CWA Summit Trade Show around giving you the opportunity to sell to indoor climbing gyms and facilities around the globe. Trade Show Only Tickets are available for purchase, as well as 1:1 meeting opportunities. See below for the whole list.
- You have the opportunity to be visible in the most widely used resource in the indoor climbing industry. Marketing, advertising, and creative solutions exist through our vast network of communications and events. Marketing opportunities exist throughout the year.
Access
- Take advantage of the CWA's network of partnerships, members, and programs. Webinars, certification summits, publications, and dedicated staff allow you to learn all you need about your customers.
- Community Hub Forums, the CWA's famed Insurance Program, and business partners provide extended financial benefits as well as unfettered learning opportunities.
Support
- Protect the indoor climbing industry through the CWA's advocacy initiatives. Secure the industry's job market by growing the number of facilities worldwide.
- Guarding against regulatory overreach.
Suppliers are broken into the following 'Business Types', which fall under the Supplier 'Job Function'. These are how we categorize different members of the vendor and supplier family.
- Climbing Gear Manufacturer
- Climbing Hold Manufacturer
- Climbing Wall Manufacturer/Designer
- Auto Belay Manufacturer
- Retailer or Distributor
- Software
- Flooring Manufacturer
- Consultant
Photo Credits: The Front Climbing Club
- The CWA Summit is attended by gyms big and small, from across the globe. Learn from your peers on the other side of the industry, make new friends, and grow your professional network.
- The CWA Summit has a dedicated Trade Show. If you're trying to break into or sustain your business, the CWA Summit is an event to plan your year around.
- The CWA Summit provides various giveaways, marketing, and advertising opportunities before, during, and after the event, and much more. View the Matrix below to learn about these opportunities.
Benefits Matrix
Pricing and availability are subject to sponsorship level.
| Benefits | Description |
| Access | |
| CWA Publication | CWA Standards/White papers/ Reports |
| CWA Community HUB | Resources and conversation on industry trends |
| Webinars | Monthly round table webinars, with industry leaders |
| CWA Insurance Programs | Access to the CWA insurance programs |
| Business Partner Discounts | Dominion Payroll, Merchant Advocate, S2Verify |
| CWA Membership | One year of membership is included |
| Connection | |
| CWA Summit Event | |
| Premium Booth location | The best spots in the trade show are reserved for sponsors |
| Free Staff Passes | Full conference passes for your booth staff |
| Freetrade show only passes | New! Invite your key clients to visit the trade show for free |
| Discounted Conference Passes | Provide your clients with access to the full CWA Summit |
| Exhibitor Support | 1:1 meetings with the membership team is included |
| Early Load-In | Have more time to set up your booth |
| Pre-Show Attendee list | Distributed 1 month before the event |
| Post-Show Attendee list | Distributed the week after the event |
| Summit Advertisement | |
| Customized Branding Package | Select the CWA Summit signage opportunities |
| Push Notification | Your message shows up in the CWA Summit app |
| Lead Retrieval | Collect attendee info right in the CWA Summit app |
| Product Presentation | 30-minute session appears during CWA Summit |
| CWA Marketing Opportunities | |
| Direct Email | Segmented emails to CWA subscriber |
| Hosted Webinar | Host a webinar to showcase your company |
| Vendor Directory Listing | Logo and company details on the CWA Website |
| Vendor Directory Category (NEW) | Graphic ad in the Vendor Directory |
| Vendor Directory Leader Board Ad | Banner ad in the Vendor Directory |
| Website Ads: Scrolling Home Screen | Your logo on the homepage of the CWA |
| Website Ads: Footer Image | Graphic ad on every CWA webpage |
| Sponsored Blog Post | Content placed in CWA Newsletter |
| Newsletter Text Ads | Graphic ads in the CWA Newsletter |
| Support | |
| Market growth and stability | Help the CWA keep the indoor climbing industry growing and stable |
| Advocacy and Legislative Action | Your membership goes directly towards supporting self-regulation for the indoor climbing industry |
If your organization is already a member, you can log in or make an account to access your benefits!