MREA Associate Member Program
Invest in Your Future
The MREA Associate Member program is a great way to meet new clients and develop lasting relationships with existing customers. MREA Associate Membership provides exposure and access to electric co-ops in Minnesota and the surrounding region.
The opportunity to form strategic alliances and forge partnerships is important to your company's future. MREA offers five Associate Membership levels — Platinum, Gold, Silver, Trade Show and Patron — designed to fit the needs of your company.
Because strengthening relationships with Minnesota electric co-ops makes good business sense, you'll appreciate these great MREA Associate Membership benefits:
- Increased exposure to electric utility decision-makers
- Access to electric industry information
- Strategic networking opportunities
- Strengthened business alliances
Compare membership level costs and benefits.
MREA Associate Members
Associate Member Event Schedule and Registration
Associate Member Advertising Opportunities and Rates
Two ways to apply for Associate Membership:
Apply online with a credit card (Must use existing Associate Member User Name and Password or click on Create Account on the Application page.)
Print and fax or mail application
Which Associate Member level is right for your company? Do the math!
Platinum Membership is perfect for very large companies who would benefit from extra sponsorship and consulting opportunities. (Membership fee $10,000.) Apply for Platinum MREA Associate Membership Online
Gold Membership offers the best value for companies planning to attend all or many of our trade shows, receptions and golf events. Gold members save more than enough money in registration fees to cover the whole membership fee. Free and discounted prime-space advertising and marketing opportunities add hundreds of dollars in extra value! (Membership fee $1,200* Estimated value $1,900+) Apply for Gold MREA Associate Membership
Silver Membership is the best option for companies who plan to attend at least three trade shows or receptions. If your company plans to place ads in our Member Directory and magazines, you will also reap hundreds of dollars in advertising discounts. (Membership fee $600* Estimated value $1,700+) Apply for Silver MREA Associate Membership
Trade Show Membership is a must for any business planning to attend more than one of our trade shows or receptions, since non-members pay a $200 registration fee for each event. Advertising discounts and a free copy of our Member Directory and Buyer’s Guide also add value to this membership option. (Membership fee $300* Estimated value $1,600+) Apply for Trade Show Membership
Patron Membership is perfect for companies who want to stay informed about the electric utility industry but do not plan to attend MREA or REMA events. Patron members receive the monthly MREA Report, the biweekly Member Update e-newsletter and Minnesota Co-op Power magazine. Patron members are listed in MREA’s directory and on our website, and also receive a free MREA Member Directory and Buyer’s Guide, normally priced at $26. (Membership fee $120* Estimated Value $200+) Apply for Patron Membership
*Membership dues cover a calendar year from Jan 1 through Dec 31 and are not prorated for members who join later in the year.
Benefit |
Patron
$120 |
Trade Show
$300 |
Silver
$600 |
Gold
$1,200 |
Platinum
$10,000 |
Company listing on MREA website |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
Logo and website link on MREA website |
$40 |
$40 |
$20 |
FREE |
FREE |
Listing in MREA Member Directory and Buyers’ Guide |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
MREA Annual Meeting Sponsorship |
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— |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
Exclusive sponsorship of a prominent event at
MREA Annual Meeting or Energy Issues Summit |
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— |
— |
— |
FREE |
First choice for additional sponsorships
(golf tournament, receptions, meals, etc.) |
— |
— |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
MREA Member Directory and Buyers’ Guide Ad
(Regular rates $275-$2475) |
30%
Discount |
30%
Discount |
30%
Discount |
40%
Discount |
50%
Discount |
Minnesota Co-op Power magazine ad
(Regular rates $275-$2475) |
30%
Discount |
30%
Discount |
30%
Discount |
40%
Discount |
50%
Discount |
Quarter-page ad in MREA Report newsletter |
$80 |
$80 |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
Second quarter-page ad in MREA Report |
$80 |
$80 |
$64 |
FREE |
FREE |
Additional quarter-page ads in MREA Report |
$80 |
$80 |
$80 |
$60 |
$40 |
Sponsor 2 MREA Member Connections e-newsletters |
$90 |
$90 |
$45 |
FREE |
FREE |
Member Connections e-newsletter subscription |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
MREA Report newsletter subscription |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
Minnesota Co-op Power magazine subscription |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
Access to more than 45 conferences and workshops plus secure online event registration |
Cost varies by event |
Cost varies by event |
Cost varies by event |
Cost varies
by event |
Cost varies
by event |
Invitation to 7 networking receptions and trade shows |
$200 each |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
Invitation to 3 golf tournaments |
$40+ each |
$40+ each |
$20+ each |
FREE |
FREE |
Four complimentary registrations for the
MREA Annual Meeting and Energy Issues Summit |
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FREE |
One complimentary strategic planning session with MREA Manager Mark Glaess |
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FREE |
Opportunity to address REMA Meeting |
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FREE |
MREA Member Directory and Buyers’ Guide ($26) |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
Additional MREA Directories |
$15.60 each |
$15.60 each |
$15.60 each |
FREE |
FREE |
Reports from MREA member database |
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— |
— |
FREE |
FREE |
3 marketing e-mails or mailings to MREA members |
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FREE |
FREE |
Co-op Buying Power
Electric co-ops are the fastest-growing utility market in the country, many are adding consumers faster than investor-owned utilities. On the cutting edge of their industry, co-ops seek new and innovative technologies and resources to keep their operations competitive. MREA Associate Membership links your company to a network of 44 distribution cooperatives and 6 generation and transmission co-ops that, together:
- employ about 2,400 people in Minnesota
- serve 741,000 customer meters, or about 1.8 million people, covering 85 percent of the geographic area of the state
- sell more than 13.3 billion kWh per year (about 18 percent of the state's total kWh sold) or about $1 billion in revenues
- own more than 122,000 miles of electric distribution line, averaging 6 customers per mile of line
Connect With New and Existing Electric Cooperative Customers through the MREA Associate Member program
Become an Associate Member today. For additional information, please e-mail Carolyn Sampson or call (763) 424-7232.
