The APWA-NC Membership Committee plays a pivotal role in ensuring the chapter’s growth, engagement, and support of its members. The committee’s efforts not only foster new memberships but also encourage retention and active participation.
Three Types of APWA Memberships
- Public Agency Group Membership: Public agency group memberships are available to any federal, provincial, state, local, or other public agency based on the population served.
- Corporate Group Membership: Corporate group membership is available to all non-governmental entities, including public utilities and entities furnishing public works services or products.
- Individual Membership: Individual membership is available to any official or employee of a governmental agency, manufacturer, supplier, contractor, or consulting firm who is actively engaged in the field of public works.
Benefits of Being an APWA Member
Access
- Get access to the best education and training programs in public works—all at a discounted rate.
- Enjoy free or discounted pricing from the APWA Store as well as our Conferences such as PWX and the North American Snow Conference.
- Our local chapter offers one of the most immediate, easy and cost-effective opportunities to exchange information with colleagues and to keep up to date on the latest public works technologies and management trends. Chapter membership is included in your annual APWA membership (additional chapter dues may apply).
Connect
- Tap into the APWA Connect network to share with your peers and public works professionals for ideas, advice and career opportunities.
- Increase the visibility of your company’s products and services at conferences and through networking opportunities—at the local and national levels.
- APWA relies on the expertise of its members to address the most important issues affecting public works. Participate in an APWA group or committee. Make your voice heard and give back to the public works community with your public works expertise.
Develop
- Demonstrate your commitment to continuous improvement in serving your community through the agency self-assessment process or by becoming an Accredited Agency.
- APWA’s certification programs provide a strong benefit to the public works industry and ultimately to our communities by promoting experience and excellence leading to an improved workforce and improved delivery of services.
- Encourage professional growth and development for young professionals through the Emerging Leaders Academy.
- Stay up to date on legislative and regulatory changes, and get information on key contacts at your local, state, federal, and provincial governments.
Questions on Membership? Contact APWA Member Services team at memberservices@apwa.org or by phone at 800-848-2792. The Member Services team is available by phone Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Central time.
This committee is currently offering an opportunity for a member to join us. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more, please contact Michelle Podeszwa at podeszwa@mcadamsco.com or Noelle Arena at narena@fortacorp.com.