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Supplier Membership

Expand your network and build relationships in the craft brewing industry in Ontario.

The Ontario Craft Brewers Association is pleased to offer stakeholders, industry suppliers, educational institutions and government-related organisations the opportunity to become a Supplier Member of the OCB.

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What we do

The OCB works on many fronts to advance the interests of its members. Our main priorities are to strengthen the industry and help our members’ breweries grow and succeed. We work with all levels of Government to establish and maintain an operating infrastructure and access to affordable distribution channels, building a solid foundation to make Ontario a centre of excellence in craft brewing.

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Key membership benefits

Whether your organisation is looking to supply products or services to the entire association, a group of brewery members, or an individual brewery member, this membership will be of interest to you. Increase your awareness with the member brewers of the OCB through benefits including:

1. Member forum

Our Member Portal includes a private forum where you can connect with other OCB members, access and share resources, list events, post special offers, ask questions and start discussions

2. Supplier Directory listing

Promote your business with a categorized listing in the Supplier Directory on the OCB website for one full year, including your logo, profile, contact information, and a link to your website.

3. Sponsored blog post

Each year you’ll receive a sponsored blog post on the OCB website highlighting your company, product or service.

4. Sponsored newsletter content

Supplier members have the opportunity to include sponsored content in the OCB weekly email newsletter, sent to all member brewers, highlighting new offerings, services or products. Frequency based on availability.

5. OCB Conference & Supplier Showcase

As a supplier member, you’ll receive a $150.00 reduction in booth space at the annual OCB conference, and a listing on the OCB Associate Members feature page of the OCB Conference program.

Membership Dues

Annual OCB Membership dues for associates are $1,750 + HST and are billed on April 1st each year. Members joining after the start of the year will receive a prorated invoice based on the number of months remaining in the year.

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FAQs

  • Who can join the OCB?

    Industry suppliers, educational institutions and government-related organisations are invited to become supplier members.

  • What does it cost to join?

    Annual supplier memberships are $1,750 + HST.

  • When are dues invoiced?

    Dues are invoiced on April 1 each year. Invoices are due upon receipt.

  • Does my Supplier Membership stop my competitors from joining?

    No, the OCB does not offer industry exclusivity.

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