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Association Partnerships

Partner with ALA: Collaborate to Elevate the AEC Community

The Association of Licensed Architects is dedicated to fostering collaboration within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry. We’re always interested in partnering with like-minded associations to create mutually beneficial relationships that empower our members, promote innovation, and advance the profession. By joining forces, we can Connect. Design. Inspire. together, amplifying our impact and providing greater value to our respective communities.

Why Partner with ALA?

ALA represents licensed architects, students, and allied professionals, offering a platform to connect with decision-makers and thought leaders in the AEC industry. Partnering with ALA provides your association with:

  • Expanded Reach: Cross-promote events, resources, and initiatives to ALA’s engaged audience, increasing visibility for your organization and its members.
  • Member Benefits: Offer potential discounts on events, memberships, or resources to each other’s members, enhancing value and encouraging cross-association engagement.
  • Shared Expertise: Collaborate on educational programs, workshops, or content that leverages the strengths of both associations, providing members with diverse perspectives and insights.
  • Community Growth: Build stronger networks within the AEC industry by connecting your members with ALA’s community of architects and professionals, fostering collaboration and innovation.

How We Partner

ALA’s association partnerships are designed to be flexible and tailored to the needs of both organizations. Here’s how we can work together:

  • Cross-Promotion of Events: Share each other’s events through email newsletters, social media, and websites. For example, ALA can promote your annual conference to our members, while you highlight events like the ALA Summer Conference or Design Night Gala to your audience.
  • Member Discounts: Provide reciprocal discounts for events, memberships, or resources. For instance, your members could receive a 10% discount on ALA event registrations, and ALA members could enjoy a similar discount on your programs.
  • Collaborative Content: Co-create content such as webinars, articles for The Licensed Architect magazine, or joint blog posts that highlight industry trends, best practices, or case studies relevant to both memberships.
  • Joint Events or Workshops: Partner on educational or networking events, such as a co-hosted seminar on sustainable design or a panel discussion featuring experts from both associations.
  • Resource Sharing: Exchange access to resources like design guides, contract templates, or industry reports, providing added value to members of both organizations.

Examples of Partnership Success

Imagine the possibilities of an ALA partnership:

  • Event Cross-Promotion: ALA and a partner association promote each other’s flagship events, resulting in increased attendance and new member sign-ups for both organizations.
  • Discounted Access: Members of a partner association attend the ALA Summer Conference at a discounted rate, while ALA members enjoy reduced fees for the partner’s annual expo, fostering cross-pollination of ideas.
  • Joint Webinar: ALA and a partner association co-host a webinar on biophilic design, featuring speakers from both groups, which attracts a diverse audience and generates leads for future collaboration.

Let’s Build a Partnership

ALA is eager to explore partnerships with AEC-related associations that share our commitment to advancing the industry. Whether you’re part of an engineering society, a construction trade group, or another architectural organization, we’d love to discuss how we can collaborate to benefit our members and the broader AEC community.

Get Started:

  1. Reach Out: Contact ALA at ALA@ALAtoday.org or (847) 382-0630 to discuss partnership opportunities.
  2. Define Goals: We’ll work together to identify shared objectives and outline a partnership plan that delivers value to both associations.
  3. Launch Collaboration: Implement our partnership activities, from cross-promotion to joint events, and watch our communities thrive.

Ready to Collaborate?

Let’s work together to create a partnership that empowers our members, promotes innovation, and strengthens the AEC industry. Contact ALA today to start the conversation and discover how we can Connect. Design. Inspire. together!

Contact ALA:
Email: ALA@ALAtoday.org
Phone: (847) 382-0630