Join us with an NAW Professional Membership
The NAW Professional Membership is designed for individuals and rising professionals—whether they work within wholesale distribution or in adjacent industries— who want immediate, intelligence-first access to the most trusted insights, research, and data in wholesale distribution. Evolving from the trusted MDM Premium experience, this membership empowers individuals to make smarter decisions, speak confidently about market dynamics, and bring credible, data-backed insights to their teams or clients.
The Professional level offers a streamlined way to engage with NAW without the organizational-level commitment required for Enterprise or Premier. It’s intentionally built as a high‑value starting point for individuals—giving them direct access to NAW’s intelligence while creating a clear, compelling path for their organization to advance into Enterprise or Premier when the time is right.
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Who It’s For
- Analysts, strategists, consultants, and sales leaders who rely on data‑driven insight
- Individuals with roles such as operations managers, supply chain managers, pricing analysts, and sales operations leaders who are responsible for solving problems and informing decisions with credible insight
- Industry professionals seeking credible market intelligence to support their teams or clients
- Individuals who want to experience NAW’s value firsthand before advocating for an Enterprise or Premier membership within their organization
- Professionals whose needs are best met through individual access to NAW research, trends, and learning opportunities
- Professionals within wholesale distribution and those in related sectors who depend on credible, data‑driven industry intelligence
What’s Included
See exactly what you get with your NAW Professional Membership.
| Features | MDM Free Content $0 | NAW Professional Membership |
|---|---|---|
| The Foundation: From MDM Premium | ||
| MDM Daily Update News and Blogs | ✅ | ✅ |
| Podcasts | ✅ | ✅ |
| Webcasts | ✅ | ✅ |
| Weekly In-depth Features | ✅ | ✅ |
| MDM Premium Articles | ❌ | ✅ |
| Premium Monthly Reports $195 value each | ❌ | ✅ |
| Quarterly M&A Report (4/year) $195 value each | ❌ | ✅ |
| Quarterly MarketPulse Report (4/year) $395 value each | ❌ | ✅ |
| Annual Economic Outlook Report $1,995 value | ❌ | ✅ |
| Quarterly Economic Outlooks (4/year) $395 value each | ❌ | ✅ |
| Quarterly Forecast Webcast (4/year) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Business Case Studies (6/year) $195 value each | ❌ | ✅ |
| Additional Discounts on MDM Premium Reports (MRO Reports, Wage & Comp Study, and more) | ❌ | ✅ |
New with NAW Professional Membership | ||
| Access to NAW Nucleus | ❌ | ✅ |
| Access to NAW SHIFT Conference | ❌ | ✅ |
| NAW Webinars | ❌ | ✅ |
| Monthly NAW Government Relations Policy Summary | ❌ | ✅ |
| NAW SmartBrief daily update | ❌ | ✅ |
| Discounts on additional research and the NAW Bookstore | ❌ | ✅ |
| Total Annual Value | $9,445 | |
NAW Professional Membership
$850 annually
This investment unlocks NAW intelligence tools and MDM research, delivering more value than standalone research subscriptions.
$9,000+ worth of market research and reporting for only $850 annually per user.
(Membership is for one individual and non-transferable.)
Why Leaders Choose to Invest in a NAW Professional Membership
Industry Insight Access
Professional members tap into NAW and MDM’s trusted research and intelligence to stay ahead of market shifts and strengthen their strategic perspective.
Data‑Driven Confidence
Individuals gain the analysis and tools needed to make smarter decisions, communicate trends credibly, and bring value‑added insights back to their teams or clients.
Targeted Peer Exposure
Professional members engage with the NAW community through webinars and the in‑person SHIFT conference—offering targeted opportunities to learn from peers and industry experts.
Career & Capability Growth
This tier supports individual advancement through continuous learning, industry understanding, and a clear pathway toward future organizational membership.
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Have questions about NAW membership? Contact Randy Clark at [email protected] or use the interest form below.
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