Associate Membership
Associate Members are the companies that provide products and services for the multifamily housing industry. If you are an apartment owner or property management company, click here for Primary Membership information.
Networking and relationship building are the keys to making your membership valuable. From advertising and sponsorships to meeting the decision makers at Columbus-area property owner and management companies, we offer many opportunities for our Associate Members to build their business. Read more details about the membership benefits below.
Networking and relationship building are the keys to making your membership valuable. From advertising and sponsorships to meeting the decision makers at Columbus-area property owner and management companies, we offer many opportunities for our Associate Members to build their business. Read more details about the membership benefits below.
Advertising & Visibility
Advertising Opportunities
We offer the opportunity to promote your business to our members in many ways, including:
We offer the opportunity to promote your business to our members in many ways, including:
- Apartment Age quarterly newsletter
- Email Newsletters
- Website Advertising
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Membership Directory
As a member, your business and contact information will be listed in our Member Directory, the who’s who guide for property owners and management companies. You will be able to update your company listing, which is keyword searchable by our members looking for specific products and services. CAA Website & Mobile App Gain valuable access to CAA member listings, the calendar of events, educational offerings, legislative rules and regulations and much more on our website and our mobile app! They provide 24 hour access to the most updated industry news, information, and resources. Click here to download our app. |
Education & Event Sponsorship Opportunities
As an Associate member, you have the opportunity to sponsor sessions and events that gather our members for education, recognition, networking, and celebration – a perfect opportunity to network and make business connections. They include:
- CAA Bus Tour
- Bowling for Charity
- Annual Expo
- Golf Outing
- Reverse Raffle
- General Meetings
- Seminars
- Installation of Officers
Associate Member Programs
Mentoring Program
This program was developed by a group of CAA Members who volunteered to help newer members become familiar with the CAA membership. These volunteers facilitate introductions and interaction with decision makers and fellow members at General Membership Meetings and all other CAA events.
Orientation Program
This program has been implemented to uncover the expectation level for becoming a new member and to help all new members achieve their goals for joining the CAA.
Workgroups
Members volunteer for the Associate Council Work Groups including Expo, Golf Outing, Reverse Raffle and Bowling. Work Groups are an opportunity to network, share ideas and experiences, while supporting CAA events.
Contact Audra Garrison for more information on these Associate Membership Programs.
This program was developed by a group of CAA Members who volunteered to help newer members become familiar with the CAA membership. These volunteers facilitate introductions and interaction with decision makers and fellow members at General Membership Meetings and all other CAA events.
Orientation Program
This program has been implemented to uncover the expectation level for becoming a new member and to help all new members achieve their goals for joining the CAA.
Workgroups
Members volunteer for the Associate Council Work Groups including Expo, Golf Outing, Reverse Raffle and Bowling. Work Groups are an opportunity to network, share ideas and experiences, while supporting CAA events.
Contact Audra Garrison for more information on these Associate Membership Programs.
Affiliations
Community Assistance Foundation
The CAA Community Assistance Foundation (CAF), a 501(c3) corp. was created to more closely link CAA to charitable activity to foster the growth and development of your local community. Your contributions through our annual Expo, Golf Outing, and Reverse Raffle participation provide revenue to the Foundation’s annual giving program.
National Apartment Association (NAA)
When you join the CAA, you also become a member of the National Apartment Association (NAA). You receive a monthly subscription to national industry publication, Units magazine. The CAA has joined forces with NAA and the National Multi-housing Council (NMHC) to work on your behalf with the Congress and other representatives on a national level.
Ohio Apartment Association (OAA)
Your CAA membership also gives you an affiliation with the Ohio Apartment Association (OAA), which is a federation of the nine regional apartment associations in the state. The OAA employs a governmental affairs representative so your voice can be heard to State Senators, Representatives and the Governor’s office.
The CAA Community Assistance Foundation (CAF), a 501(c3) corp. was created to more closely link CAA to charitable activity to foster the growth and development of your local community. Your contributions through our annual Expo, Golf Outing, and Reverse Raffle participation provide revenue to the Foundation’s annual giving program.
National Apartment Association (NAA)
When you join the CAA, you also become a member of the National Apartment Association (NAA). You receive a monthly subscription to national industry publication, Units magazine. The CAA has joined forces with NAA and the National Multi-housing Council (NMHC) to work on your behalf with the Congress and other representatives on a national level.
Ohio Apartment Association (OAA)
Your CAA membership also gives you an affiliation with the Ohio Apartment Association (OAA), which is a federation of the nine regional apartment associations in the state. The OAA employs a governmental affairs representative so your voice can be heard to State Senators, Representatives and the Governor’s office.

