8 Ways BMI Membership Pays Off
Focused Community
Connect with peers across the entire book‑manufacturing supply chain—printers, binderies, paper &
ink suppliers, tech vendors. Not just as our events, but also on our BMIConnect digital platform.
Advocacy & Government Affairs
Your voice is amplified in Washington & state capitals through BMI’s coordinated lobbying with allied associations.
Market Intelligence
Member‑only reports on industry trends, sustainability toolkits, and inkjet research keep you ahead of the curve.
See our Resources section on the main menu for a wealth of information.
Events & Education
Our Spring Management Conference, Fall Annual Conference, and Book Manufacturing Mastered, all
deliver continuous professional growth, networking with industry professionals, and learning timely, topical
information to help your business.
Standards Leadership
Help craft industry standards such as library‑binding and textbook specs adopted by publishers worldwide.
Member‑Only Tools
Access the BMI directory, legislative alerts, invoice portal, and research just for you.
Business Visibility
Be listed in the BMIsource vendor directory and featured in BMI’s social‑media spotlights. Plus, BMI partners with
a number of publisher and other associations to put BMI Members in front of their potential customers.
Social Impact
BMI initiatives promote literacy and reading in schools and communities—join us in giving back.