Benefits of Membership:

Practicing Practitioner Member:
Practicing practitioner member benefits include:	Discounts on all conferences, workshops, seminars and social events produced by The Business Development Academy or IncreMental Advantage. Complimentary copy of ³The Business Development Handbook² on CD-Rom Discounts on research reports as well as conference and seminar proceedings produced by The Business Development Academy and IncreMental Advantage Full access to all articles (current and archived) published on The Business Development Academy site. Exclusive access to our Expert Answers section. This provides you with the opportunity to ask our experts about business development issues that are important to you. Unlimited access to viewing job postings at our Career Center. Access to Membership Directory*
Annual Membership $295; One-Time Activation Fee $75 Join Now!
Service Provider Member:
For employees of companies that provide professional services to operating companies***	All of the above member benefits are included
Annual Membership $495; One-Time Activation Fee $75 Join Now!
Academic Member:
The Business Development Academy accepts a limited number of members from the academic community.	An individual who is engaged full-time in a college or university in areas encompassing business, management, finance, business law, or economics shall be eligible to apply for membership in the categories below: 1. Professors. A member of the academic community who is engaged full-time in college or university teaching or research in the areas noted above. 2. Students. A full-time student enrolled in a college or university in pursuit of a career in business, management, finance, business law, or economics. All of the above member benefits are included
Annual Membership $145; One-Time Activation Fee $45 Join Now!
Retired Business Development Professional:
The Business Development Academy accepts a limited number of applications from retired business development professionals who have at least 20 years of relevant work experience.	All of the above member benefits are included
Annual Membership $145; One-Time Activation Fee $45 Join Now!
Group Practicing Practitioner Membership:
For employees of the same firm	Group practicing practitioner member benefits include: - Each member receives full member benefits while saving on the annual membership and initiation fees - Eligibility - 4 to 10 employees of the same firm enrolling simultaneously
Annual Membership $275 per member; One-Time Group Activation Fee $135 Join Now!
Service Provider Group Membership:
Employees of companies that provide professional services to operating companies*	Service provider member benefits include: - Each member receives full member benefits while saving on the annual membership and initiation fees - Eligibility - 4 to 10 employees of the same firm enrolling simultaneously
Annual Membership $425 per member; One-Time Group Activation Fee $155 Join Now!
You may wish to consult with your tax advisor about the tax deductibility of membership and activation fees.
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities:
	Guest lecturing Hosting seminars and social events at your facilities Speaking at national and international conferences Prominent marketing opportunities Exclusive interviews with glossy reprints and electronic distribution rights Credit for sponsoring meals and cocktail receptions at seminars and conferences Multiple memberships for employees of your organization Discounts on all conferences, workshops, seminars and social events produced by The Business Development Academy or IncreMental Advantage Discounts on research reports and conference and seminar proceedings produced by The Business Development Academy and IncreMental Advantage Complimentary copy of ³The Business Development Handbook² on CD-Rom Full access to all articles (current and archived) published on The Business Development Academy site. Leads for your business by fielding questions from our members by participating in our Expert Answers service Publish your research and articles on The Business Development Academy site Discounts on posting job openings on the BDA¹s Career Center Discounts on banner advertising on the BDA web site. Rights to use the following logo on your site and in your marketing materials: To discuss available sponsorship packages, please contact Erin Connolly at 609-919-1895 ext. 145 or erin@bdacademy.com
* Scheduled to be activated in early 2008. ** This includes but is not limited to employees of law firms, accounting firms, consulting firms, architectural firms, executive recruiters, real estate firms, banks, investment firms such as venture capital firms and private equity firms, insurance companies and other firms. Once accepted, these members receive all of the member benefits.