Membership to the CMBA means having a sense of belonging that comes with tangible and intangible benefits for your career, profession and community. As a CMBA member, you will save on a wide variety of benefits and services that can assist you in your legal practice. Some are provided directly by the CMBA while other are through partnerships with local/national companies. Make sure that you fully utilize the many benefits available to you.  See below for more details on disounts and benefits through Preferred Elite, Elite and Discount providers.

Not yet a member, click here to learn about joining or contact the CMBA.

If you have questions about the CMBA or its benefits, email Rita Klein, Marketing & PR Director, or call the CMBA at 216-696-3525.

CMBA Services

Preferred Elite Providers

MT Business Technologies - office technology
MT Business Technologies is dedicated to helping you make informed decisions about your office technology.  MT Business Technologies offers not only products and services on which you can depend, but also a convenient, cost effective partnership that will help your business succeed.

ThinSolutions - computer services
ThinSolutions offers CMBA members discounts on computer network consulting, and on Application and Internet Service Provider agreements. Thinsolutions provides a wide range of services, including IT monitoring and management, consulting, and support as well as custom development and web design and hosting. Our development team has extensive experience with various types of software development. Whether you need an a new website or a full application we can help.

Elite Providers

Oswald Companies - insurance
Headquartered in Cleveland where it was founded in 1893, Oswald Companies is among the nation’s largest independent, employee owned insurance brokerage firms. Our expert advisor teams work collaboratively to provide customized products and expert counsel to meet insurance and financial needs of clients, while contributing to their long-term growth. CMBA members are provided with a wide range of insurance programs for group policies of two or more employees, including professional liability, life, health, dental, disability and surety bonds through the CMBA Insurance Agency Inc. in partnership with the Oswald Companies. Currently, the program benefits do not include individual coverage discounts.  However, Oswald Companies can assist with that and you should contact them for more details.  For more information on any of the programs, contact Carmen Edgehouse Jr. at 216-367-8787.

SoundCom Systems - audio/visual solutions
With nearly 40 years of experience providing top-quality technical solutions, SoundCom is an expert in designing, installing and maintaining audio and video systems for the legal community. Areas of expertise include the following: Audio Conferencing, Video Conferencing, Boardrooms, Conference Rooms, Training Rooms, Auditoriums, Room Control Systems, Sound Masking systems, Paging, and Digital Signage. Not only can SoundCom meet all your audio/visual needs, but CMBA members get a 5-10% discount* on services, positively impacting your bottom line. (*Discount based on scope/size of the project). Please contact Paul Jay Mitnick, at SoundCom Systems, (440) 234-2604, to discuss your needs.

Discount Providers

The Member Value Proposition (MVP) discount program is designed to further enhance the benefits and services available to current CMBA members. The CMBA is partnering with a growing number of local merchants and service providers to offer our members meaningful discounts when they show their current CMBA membership card.  Partners noted with  have been added in the last month.

Show your card and save. If you do not have your membership card, please contact the CMBA to request one.

 Dining - access to discounts at well-known restaurants on all sides of town (including discounts via "The Deck" to some Cleveland Independents restaurants)

• Cleveland Independents (This is a discount on current version of "The Deck" and NOT at each individual restaurant. To get the discount, use the online code CBA) Imagine being able to save $10 at 52 of your favorite, locally-owned Cleveland Independents restaurants. Each card in The Deck features a $10 special offer from some of Northeast Ohio’s favorite restaurants. The cards in the current version of The Deck will expire on Dec. 31, 2010.
• Corky & Lenny's (10% off dine-in or carry-out) -- a deli-restaurant of more than 52 years.  Its popularity stems from its specialization in corned beef, pickles, rye bread, homemade cheesecake, and much more.
• Grum's Sub Shoppe (10% off order, excludes platter -- a Cleveland institution, now at 28500 Miles Road, Solon or 440-248-3232.
• La Strada (15% off meals for up to 2 people) -- a Mediterranean bistro on Cleveland's vibrant E. 4th Street inspired by Italian, Turkish, Moroccan, Spanish and Greek kitchens. It's more than a meal; it's a destination.
• Nighttown (15% off meals, excluding private parties) 12387 Cedar Road, Cleveland Hts., 216-976-0550 or nighttowncleveland@gmail.com

Entertainment

• Great Lakes Theater Festival (save up to 40% off tickets to Great Lakes Theater Festival’s entire 2010/2011 season & 10% off at the Hanna Restaurant and Au Bar before the show) Great Lakes Theater Festival invites you to enjoy a unique array of social enhancement opportunities and select from a variety of seating options that range from traditional seats and private balcony boxes to bar stools and banquette couches at the revolutionary new Hanna.  Treat yourself to an intimate night out for two or create an engaging family outing. Discount details and Fall Preview.
• PlayhouseSquare (Corporate Exclusive Online Ticketing Discount System - Discounts vary per show 10-50% so click here for details and promo code.) This program was designed to give you the exclusive convenience of purchasing show tickets online and at a special discount at the second largest Performing Arts Center in the United States.

Retail

• GiftTree.com (15% off gift baskets, flowers, and gifts) -- an online gift basket and gift company with a large assortment of gourmet gift baskets, wine baskets, flowers, personalized gifts and more.  Click for details of CMBA-exclusive discount.
• Mar-Lou Shoes (20% off any regular priced item from stock and additional 10% off any sale item) -- Since 1958, women's and men's high quality footwear in all sizes and widths.
• StrollerMama (10% off purchases, excluding sale items) -- a mom-owned baby boutique in Beachwood, Ohio, specializing in upscale strollers, gear and other baby products.  Visit them online or contact them at info@strollermama.com or 216-831-9577. Show your CMBA membership card or provide the online code SM-CMBA.
• Sunnyside Honda VIP Program (purchase any new vehicle at dealer invoice or less, or save an additional $500 off any pre-owned vehicle)  At Sunnyside Honda we pledge to sustain friendly, straight forward and honest relations with our guests; productive, respectful and supportive relations with our associates; and professional, wholesome and contributory relations with the community. See Dave Niksa or click here for full details of the VIP Program.

Miscellaneous

• Cell Phones for Cancer (free pick-up, saving CMBA members $125; use online code CMBA when scheduling a pick-up) -- an electronics recycling company. It recycles and/or refurbishes anything with a cord and has a zero landfill policy. Those recycling the electronics will receive a tax deductible letter, as the proceeds are donated to Beachwood based non-profit, The Gathering Place.
• Century Federal Credit Union (free membership) -- offers access to low rates on loans, low-cost checking, competitive rates on savings, low-interest credit cards and other banking services. Visit the CMBA page of the Member Resources info page on its site to learn about  its relationship to the CMBA. Check out this month's membership update.
• Gordon Dental Care ($20 off any Dental Savings Membership)
• Studiothink (25% discount on marketing services packages) -- a comprehensive brand managment firm offering a full array of creative development, marketing and design services for online and offline communications. Contact Christine Lobas at 216-574-9533 with any questions or to get started.
• Supreme Bar Review ($100 discount off full-service Ohio Bar Review tuition, use discount code: OHCMBA) -- the only full-service bar review program based in Ohio and taught by a 100% Ohio-based faculty.  Supreme Bar Review offers classroom sessions at law schools throughout Ohio.  Plus, each student receives their own personal set of DVD video lectures for at-home review.

These are just a sampling of many benefits you can enjoy throughout the year by simply being a CMBA member!