CBA Launches Committees in Fall Meeting

The Cookware and Bakeware Alliance announced that the recent Fall Member Meeting was a tremendous success.

The meeting was a true embodiment of the theme, “Committees in Action.” There was an impressive turnout and the initial committee meetings proved to be highly productive.

The successful launch of committees marks a significant step forward for the CBA. The committees were formed to align with the four pillars of the CBA: Engineering, Engagement, Education and Expertise with subcommittees being formed as needed.

“Our members’ dedication and commitment were clearly evident throughout the event, and we’re excited to continue this momentum into the upcoming year,” commented CBA Managing Director, Fran Groesbeck.

During the meeting, the announcement was made that the Spring Member Meeting is scheduled for April 10-12, 2024 in Orlando, Fla.

An important change was made to the member types:

General Membership remains as the primary membership type, for those engaged in the manufacture for sale of cooking and/or baking utensils or accessories.

Associate Membership is a new membership level, for those who don’t yet meet the criteria of a General member, allowing them to still participate and advance to a General member in the future.

Supplier Membership remains for those engaged in supplying to or supporting the manufacture of cooking and/or baking utensils or accessories.

Retailer Membership is an updated membership level (formerly Industry Relations), for companies engaged in the sale of cookware and/or bakeware.

The CBA is regarded as a vital housewares trade association, delivering critical industry resources and serves as a voice of authority and influence uniting the industry by setting engineering standards for product and consumer safety. CBA members have a voice in how the standards are developed to help make cookware and bakeware products safe for the consumer.

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