The Connecticut Maritime Association is a non-profit organization built by its members for its members. It is an Association made of individuals representing every aspect of shipping and international trade. The CMA produces an extremely varied schedule of events and information tools: Annual Conference & Trade Show: the CMA's "Shipping"event, held each March in Stamford, Connecticut has gained a reputation as the premier shipping gathering in North America and a "must-attend" event on the business calendar. A dynamic and topical seminar program, combined with cutting edge exhibits and an enormous range of networking opportunities attracts over 1,700 major domestic and international industry players each year. The event culminates in the Commodore Gala Dinner, where an individual, selected by the CMA Board, is presented with the CMA Commodore Award in recognition of outstanding contribution to the maritime industry. Monthly Luncheons: usually held on the last Thursday of each month, feature industry speakers and provide useful networking time. Monthly Newsletter: keeps members informed of industry issues, market trends, member news and the ever increasing array of social, sports and entertainment activities. Website: check out our website for the latest news, views, Job Mart, schedule of upcoming events and sports scores. Social, Sports & Entertainment: the CMA hosts an increasing number of social events throughout the year, designed to appeal to all sectors of the 1,300+ strong membership. Structured to facilitate business and build the community, annual events currently on the social calendar include a spring golf outing, evening dinners, a softball league, a kickball league, and more.