The Vidarbha Computer Media Dealer’s Welfare Association (VCMDWA) was established in 1993 with an objective to promote ethical trade practices in the IT trade business. With a strong membership of 110 IT dealers and service providers, VCMDWA today has emerged as a strong voice of the IT channel fraternity in the Vidarbha region in Maharashtra.
With a motto to protect the business interests of its members, VCMDWA primarily works on three major dimensions. First, to safeguard the business interests of its members while promoting healthy trade practice. Second, to serve as a guide to customers by spreading awareness among them. And last to fulfill its social responsibility by conducting various welfare activities.
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Major Activities
VCMDWA always promote fair trade practices and has been very active in business dispute resolution among members and distributors and vendors. VCMDWA regularly conducts skill enhancement seminars for its members to update their knowledge in the areas of business management, marketing, HR & finance and so on. The association always keeps its members posted about the latest trends in the business and technology up gradations through regular mailers.
The association launched “VCMDWA Assured Partner” program, for members in February 2016. Under the initiative, VCMDWA has laid down bylaws to get maximum partners accredited to the program. The association provides strong backup and support to VAP member in terms of visibility and business dealings.
COMP-EX, the flagship event of VCMDWA, is one of the most prestigious IT exhibitions in the country. It is the most awaited IT event of the year by regions Corporates, SOHO, Home Users as well as Vendors, Distributors, IT Fraternity and members in the Central India. VCMDWA has been holding “COMP-EX” exhibition since the last 24 years.
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The COMP-EX is a platform for members to showcase their products and solutions. To appeal to its vast audience and adhere to changing IT landscape of convergence, VCMDWA has added new technology categories such as Office Automation, Security & Surveillance and Mobiles in the exhibition. To mark the silver jubilee year of “COMP-EX”, this year VCMDWA is planning to increase the scale of the event to almost 3 times compared to last year.
Apart from that, VCMDWA also sponsors travel of consensus members to various world renowned IT expos to enhance the members’ IT landscape. The association is also committed towards its social responsibility and conduct various social programs such as blood donation camps, Computer and Monetary donations to orphanage and less privileged social organizations of the region.
Future Roadmap
VCMDWA strives to make a profitable ecosystem for its members by promoting ethical trade practices in the channel business. The association aims to be a one stop destination for channel partners and customers in the Central India. Aiming to make Nagpur the best Smart City in the country, the association is partnering with various government bodies to give its suggestions on IT investments in the region. VCMDWA, vows to continue to collaborate with social organizations to create a continuous and consistent welfare program for various social causes in Vidarbha.