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Records of the Commercial Development and Management Association

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Call Number:
037.003
Repository:
Science History Institute Archives
Extent:
1.8 linear feet (2 boxes.)
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Records of the Commercial Development and Management Association, 1999-2007, Science History Institute Archives, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Date:
1999-2007 (inclusive)
Creator:
Commercial Development and Management Association
Form:
Archival materials
Abstract:
The Records of the Commercial Development and Management Association consist of administrative materials created and maintained by the Commercial Development and Management Association.

The Commercial Development and Management Association (CDMA) was a non-profit chemical industry association. It was the product of a 1999 merger between the Commercial Development Association (CDA) and the Chemical Marketing Research Association (CMRA).

The Commercial Development Association and The Chemical Marketing Research Association long held joint meetings because of their commonality of interests. In 1998, the potential for a merger was investigated and the motion was approved by their respective memberships. In 1999, the merger was consummated, and the CDMA was founded. The merger occurred because of the recognized need for a unified, international organization dedicated to strengthening the ability of business professionals to build and grow companies.

The Commercial Development and Management Association provided its members with professional skills and business networking opportunities. There were several regional chapters that hosted meetings and speaker events for its members. The Commercial Development and Management Association held two national meetings every year for all members to attend. Members also received access to newsletters, educational programs, and programs facilitated in collaboration with partner organizations. In 2009, the CDMA joined with the Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) as a Special Interest Group.

Sources

Records of the Commercial Development and Management Association, Science History Institute Archives, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Records of the Commercial Development and Management Association consist mainly of administrative materials documenting the activities of the association. The files in these records consist of meeting materials, membership information, and financial records. The records are arranged into the following two series:

  1. Commercial Development and Management Association Meetings and Symposia
  2. Commercial Development and Management Association Administrative Files

The Records of the Commercial Development and Management Association were donated to the Science History Institute (formerly known as the Chemical Heritage Foundation) in two accretions: by William Tuszyinski on behalf of the Commercial Development and Management Association in February 2004 and by Wayne Turnblom on behalf of the Commercial Development and Management Association in September 2009.

The Records of the Commercial Development and Management Association were processed by Andrew Mangravite in 2017. This finding aid was revised by Birch Mezzaroba in April 2022.

The Records of the Commercial Development Association are preserved at the Science History Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Subject

Publisher
Science History Institute Archives
Finding Aid Author
Finding aid created by Andrew Mangravite and encoded into EAD by Birch Mezzaroba.
Finding Aid Date
2017
Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions on the materials and the collection is open to the public.

Use Restrictions

The Science History Institute holds copyright to the Records of the Commercial Development and Management Association. The researcher assumes full responsibility for all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Collection Inventory

Series Description

Arranged in its original order, this series consists of materials documenting the meetings and symposia of the Commercial Development and Management Association. The files in this series contain seminar and meeting materials, attendee information, and meeting evaluations. Also included in this series is a membership directory and photographs from CDMA's Fall 2000 meeting.

1999 Fall Meeting, Hilton Head Resort, South Carolina, 1999 September 26-29 .
Box 1 Folder 1
Spring 2000 Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2000 March 12-14 .
Box 1 Folder 2
Fourth Annual Enhanced Competitive Analysis and Competitive Strategies Seminar, Houston, Texas, 2000 April 9-11.
Box 1 Folder 3
Fall Meeting 2000, Marco Island, Florida (Including attendee list and CD-ROM of meeting photos.), 2000 October 22-25 .
Box 1 Folder 4
General Note

Photos have been transferred to the Image Archives.

Fall Meeting 2001, Scottsdale, Arizona - "Biomaterials and Processes", 2001 October 14-17.
Box 1 Folder 5
Fall Meeting 2001, Scottsdale, Arizona - "Funding Alternatives", 2001 October 14-17.
Box 1 Folder 6
Commercial Development and Marketing Association 2002 Membership Directory, 2002.
Box 1 Folder 7
Spring Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland (Attendee list only.), 2002 April 28-May 1 .
Box 1 Folder 8
Spring Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, 2003 April 27-30.
Box 1 Folder 9
Spring Meeting 2003 - Talks and Handouts, 2003.
Box 1 Folder 10
Fall Meeting 2003, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina - Talks and Handouts, 2003 October 19-21.
Box 1 Folder 11a
Spring Meeting 2004, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2004 March 15-17 .
Box 1 Folder 11b
Fall Meeting 2005, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2005 September 27-29 .
Box 1 Folder 12
2005 Fall Meeting Evaluations, 2005.
Box 1 Folder 13
Spring Meeting 2006, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2006 April 18-20 .
Box 1 Folder 14
Spring Meeting 2006 - Supporting Materials, 2006.
Box 1 Folder 15
Spring Meeting 2006 - Speaker Materials, 2006.
Box 1 Folder 16
Spring Meeting 2006 - Sponsorship, 2006.
Box 1 Folder 17
Fall Meeting 2006, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 2006 October 17-19 .
Box 1 Folder 18
Fall Meeting 2006 - Supporting Materials, 2006.
Box 1 Folder 19a
2006 Spring Meeting Evaluations, 2006.
Box 1 Folder 19b
Commercial Development and Marketing Association Webinar - Registrations, 2007.
Box 1 Folder 20
Spring Meeting 2007, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2007 March 19-22 .
Box 1 Folder 21
2007 Spring Meeting Evaluations, 2007.
Box 1 Folder 22

Series Description

Arranged in its original order, this series consists of administrative materials generated by the Commercial Development and Management Association. The files in this series contain member information, financial documents, election materials, and meeting minutes. Also included in this series are the association's by-laws, an audit, and a small amount of correspondence.

Commercial Development and Marketing Association Board of Directors Meeting Minutes, 2001-2002.
Box 2 Folder 1
Commercial Development and Marketing Association Minutes (Including Board, Educational Foundation, Executive Committee and Policy and Planning Committee Minutes.), 2001-2003 .
Box 2 Folder 2
Commercial Development and Marketing Association 2006 Audit (Including draft version.), 2006.
Box 2 Folder 3
Commercial Development and Marketing Association By-Laws (Revised), 2004 January 16.
Box 2 Folder 4
Commercial Development and Marketing Association Dues (Open), 2007.
Box 2 Folder 5
Commercial Development and Marketing Association Educational Foundation (Including Merrill-Lynch Portfolio Summary Review.), 2003-2004.
Box 2 Folder 6
Commercial Development and Marketing Association Election Ballot, 2007.
Box 2 Folder 7
Commercial Development and Marketing Association Income Statement, 2006.
Box 2 Folder 8
Commercial Development and Marketing Association Insurance, 2005-2007.
Box 2 Folder 9
Commercial Development and Marketing Association 2006 Members, 2006-2007.
Box 2 Folder 10
Commercial Development and Marketing Association Minute History, 2006.
Box 2 Folder 11
Commercial Development and Marketing Association 2007 New Members, 2007.
Box 2 Folder 12
Commercial Development and Marketing Association 2006/2007 Nominations, 2006-2007.
Box 2 Folder 13
Commercial Development and Marketing Association Partnership (Development Survey), 2006.
Box 2 Folder 14
Commercial Development and Marketing Association Pending Membership, 2006.
Box 2 Folder 15
Commercial Development and Marketing Association Prospective Members, 2006.
Box 2 Folder 16
Commercial Development and Marketing Association Tri-State Meeting, 2007 January.
Box 2 Folder 17
Commercial Development and Marketing Association Webinar - Correspondence Regarding, 2006-2007.
Box 2 Folder 18

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