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Digital Trends
a day ago
- Business
- Digital Trends
New Costco members can get $20 or $40 in rewards
Not sure if a Costco membership is the right fit for you? Right now, new members who enroll in auto renewal and sign up for a Gold Star Membership will get a $20 Digital Costco Shop Card, and new members who sign up for an Executive Membership will receive a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card. Use the promo code CJDTM at sign-up. Make sure to check the terms and conditions for exact details. What is the Digital Costco Shop Card? The Digital Costco Shop Card is a reloadable gift card that can be used to make purchases at a Costco location and online. Why you should become a Costco member You must be a Costco member to shop at Costco warehouses or to receive member-only pricing on That means nonmembers miss out on warehouse finds, including TVs, laptops, headphones and more. A Costco membership also gives you access to exclusive value through Costco Travel, Costco Services and much more. The Costco Gold Star Membership—which gets you the $20 Digital Costco Shop Card for this promotion—costs $65 per year and gives you and a member of your household access to Costco warehouses and Costco gives its satisfaction guarantee, so you can cancel and get a refund at any time if you aren't happy with your membership. The Costco Executive Membership—which gets you a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card with this promotion—costs $130 per year. It gives you the same benefits as the Gold Star Membership, and also provides exclusive benefits only available to Executive Members. You get an annual 2% Reward on Costco and Costco travel purchases (up to $1,250 per year)*, and you can get exclusive discounts and added value on Costco Services. Sign up as a new member for a Costco membership and auto renewal of your annual membership to get a $20 or $40 Digital Costco Shop Card. During checkout, use the code CJDTM to receive this promotion. Check the terms and conditions for more details. *To receive a Digital Costco Shop Card, you must provide a valid email address and set up auto renewal of your Costco membership on a Visa® credit/debit card or Mastercard debit card at the time of sign-up. If you elect not to enroll in auto renewal at the time of sign-up, incentives will not be emailed. Valid only for new members and those whose memberships (Primary and Household) have been expired for at least 18 months. Valid only for nonmembers for their first year of membership. Not valid for upgrade or renewal of an existing membership. Promotion may not be combined with any other promotion. Digital Costco Shop Card will be emailed to the email address provided by the Primary Member at time of sign-up within 2 weeks after successful sign-up and enrollment in auto renewal. Digital Costco Shop Card is not redeemable for cash, except as required by law. Costco is not liable for incentives not received due to entry of an invalid address during sign-up. Digital Costco Shop Cards are not accepted at the U.S. or Canada Food Court. Neither Costco Wholesale Corporation nor its affiliates are responsible for use of the card without your permission. Use the provided single-use promo code when entering your payment information. A Costco Gold Star Membership is $65 a year. An Executive Membership is an additional $65 upgrade fee a year. Each membership includes one free Household Card. May be subject to sales tax. Costco accepts all Visa cards, as well as cash, checks, debit/ATM cards, EBT and Costco Shop Cards. Departments and product selection may vary. (Note: You will see a $0.01 deduction on your membership cost after the promo code is entered. This indicates that your promo code has been successfully applied)
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Market Veep CEO Jennelle McGrath Appointed Membership Chair for PMA New England Board
Leading Membership Initiatives, Driving Growth and Engagement for New England's Metalforming Community BOSTON, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Market Veep is proud to announce that its Founder and CEO, Jennelle McGrath, has been appointed as a Membership Chair for the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) New England District. In this leadership role, McGrath will support the organization's mission to strengthen the metalforming and manufacturing community across New England. As Membership Chair, she will focus on expanding outreach, engaging new and existing members, and enhancing the value of the PMA network for professionals across the industry. "I'm honored to serve in this capacity and help grow such an essential organization," said McGrath. "PMA New England is a pillar of the manufacturing community, and I'm excited to connect more people to the resources, relationships, and innovations that are shaping the future of our industry." Manny Resendes, PMA New England District President from Larson Tool & Stamping said, "Working with Jennelle on the PMA New England Board has been an absolute game-changer. As our Membership Chair, she jumped right in and completely leveled up our marketing game. In no time, we saw a huge boost in web traffic, social media followers, and overall visibility, something we had been trying to crack for a while. What makes Jennelle stand out is her mix of big-picture thinking and ability to actually get stuff done. She's got a real talent for understanding what people connect with and how to deliver it in a way that feels fresh and exciting. Whether it's promoting events, tightening up our messaging, or building a stronger online presence, she just gets it—and she delivers. Beyond all that, Jennelle's just awesome to work with. She brings energy, ideas, and a team-first attitude that makes a real difference. I'd recommend her in a heartbeat to any organization that wants to grow their brand, strengthen their community, and have some fun doing it." PMA New England is a regional district of the Precision Metalforming Association, the full-service trade association representing the $137 billion metalforming industry of North America. The New England District hosts local events, educational programs, plant tours, and networking opportunities to support manufacturers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. In addition to her PMA responsibilities, McGrath's manufacturer marketing agency, Market Veep, has been helping industrial companies scale their marketing and sales efforts for over a decade. The team has deep experience in sectors such as: 3D & Additive Manufacturing Chemical Manufacturing Finishing & Plating Job Shops Materials Handling OEMs Tube & Pipe Fabrication Welding Manufacturing "One of the things I love about being part of PMA is talking with manufacturers, hearing about how they got started in their business, challenges they face, and success stories," said Ilene Schwartz, PMA membership manager. "I'm always impressed with how resilient they are and committed to the industry and their employees. It was incredibly gratifying to all of us at PMA when we learned the results of a 2024 PMA-commissioned survey (conducted by an outside consultant) to members, when they confirmed the importance of PMA, not only to their business, but also to them as individuals. 64% agree that PMA helped their business grow.89% agree that PMA helped increase their knowledge.71% think PMA is a key resource for their business.93% of members would recommend PMA. And one of the major reasons members told us they continue their membership is networking, followed by conferences, technical seminars, professional development and more." For more information about Precision Metalforming Association, visit For more information about Market Veep and their services, visit Website: LinkedIn: Podcast: About Market Veep Market Veep is a two-time INC. 5000 Fastest Growing Company winner, HubSpot-accredited, and diamond certified partner, INC. Best Workplace Winner, certified Best Places to Work, SBA certified Women-Owned Small Business, Certified Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), and Netty winner for Boutique Agency of the Year, and Most Innovative Web Design. Since its founding, Market Veep has helped manufacturing companies improve their sales and marketing funnels to increase leads and revenue. We're a full-service inbound marketing agency fiercely committed to helping every company we work with grow into the best version of itself it can be. Our clientele includes CNC machining, welding and fabricating, laser cutting, finishing, chemical manufacturing, electronic component manufacturing, and other industrial applications. About Precision Metalforming Association The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) New England District has an active base of metalforming company members in and around Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. The district programs offer excellent opportunities for you to network locally, build useful business relationships and expand professional expertise. For those interested in joining the PMA New England District please visit: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Market Veep Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
BBC News
2 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
ICC consider three new member applications from Africa
Three African countries will apply to become Associate members of the International Cricket Council later this Faso, Mauritius and Burundi are all planning to submit the relevant paperwork with the ICC's membership committee before December's Sport understands the trio had hoped to be considered by the governing body at this year's ICC Annual General Meeting. However, none of the three countries were able to progress further with their applications due to various administrative queries raised by the last weekend's AGM in Singapore the ICC increased their total number of members to 110 after Zambia and Timor-Leste were both given Associate were expelled by the ICC in 2021 for problems relating to their governance but have now been readmitted. USA remain 'on notice' with ICC The ICC said after their AGM that USA Cricket will "remain on notice" amid ongoing membership compliance Cricket was at serious risk of being suspended by the ICC, which would have resulted in a cut to central funding and the United States' men's and women's sides barred from ICC Sport has seen evidence that USA Cricket has addressed five of the eight issues flagged by the ICC relating to governance, finance and than an outright suspension the ICC have opted to give USA Cricket more time to resolve remaining issues with the caveat that the global governing body's board "reserve the right to take such actions as it deems appropriate".One key area Cricket USA are under pressure to address is satisfying the criteria laid out by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee for National Governing Body (NGB) status is required for a sport to take place at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games were cricket is due to return after an absence of 128 years."USA Cricket is required to undertake comprehensive governance reforms, including but not limited to completing free and fair elections within a three-month period," said an ICC Cricket were originally placed on notice at the ICC's 2024 AGM in Sri Lanka for "non-compliance with ICC membership criteria".Cricket Chile were placed on notice at the same time but have addressed issues relating to its governance structure to the ICC's satisfaction.
Russia Today
4 days ago
- Business
- Russia Today
Ukraine unlikely to join EU in the near term
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has downplayed the prospect of Ukraine joining the EU in the near future, saying it is unlikely to happen during the bloc's current budget cycle, which runs through 2034. Some EU officials had suggested the country could become a member much earlier. Ukraine made EU accession a national priority in 2019, formally applying in 2022 shortly after the escalation of the conflict with Russia. It was granted candidate status later that year, with the European Commission suggesting Kiev could join by 2030 if it made sufficient progress in areas such as political and judicial reforms, as well as in combating organized crime and corruption. Merz made the remarks on Friday during a press conference with Romanian President Nicusor Dan in Berlin. 'For us, the absolute top priority is, first and foremost, to do everything possible to end this war,' he said, adding, 'then we'll talk about the reconstruction of Ukraine.' That process, he said, would take 'a number of years' and likely fall outside the EU's current medium-term financial outlook. EU membership requires the unanimous approval of all 27 member states. While Brussels supports Kiev's bid, some of the bloc's nations – including Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland – remain opposed, arguing that Ukraine's institutions and economy are unprepared and that membership would place an unbearable financial strain on the union. Moscow strongly opposes Ukraine's NATO ambitions, but initially took a neutral stance on EU membership. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in March that Kiev had the 'sovereign right' to join, as long as the bloc remained focused on economics. However, amid a broader drive among European NATO states to boost their militaries, Russian officials have grown more critical. In June, the EU redirected approximately €335 billion ($390 billion) in Covid relief funds towards military uses. The month before that, Brussels introduced a €150 billion debt and loan instrument to back its members' armed forces and military industrial sector. The funding will also be made available to Kiev. Russia has condemned those steps, accusing both NATO and the EU of 'rabid militarization.' Former President Dmitry Medvedev said the EU now poses 'no less of a threat' to Russia than US-led NATO.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Costco unveils new perk for members
An unexpected new perk at some Costco stores has left shoppers divided. Executive membership holders have found themselves having first dibs on free samples as the result of a new policy which allows them into the store an hour earlier than other customers. A TikToker posted a video of a sample station at a store open for executive members at 9am , an hour before Costco opens stores for all members. The station featured on the clip included fresh croissants and strawberry jam. Another user also shared a video of a pastry-stocked sample station for early executive members at 9am at her local store. Reddit users claimed employees typically began offering free samples in the late mornings or early afternoons before the new rule came in. While some users were frustrated over the early offerings, others were excited, and a few reminded commenters that samples are available for all Costco shoppers. A couple of people also said they were considering purchasing an executive membership, which starts at $130 a year. Costco's executive members have had the opportunity to take advantage of multiple new benefits this year. They've had the opportunity to receive $10 monthly credit towards delivery orders made on Costco Same-Day or Costco via Instacart since June. The monthly credit offer is available for all executive members in the US and Canada who spend $150 or more on an order. Other benefits executive members can enjoy include exclusive discounts, pet insurance, and additional value within the Costco Auto Program. Around half of Costco shoppers have executive level memberships and account for 73 percent of sales. Shoppers who aren't interested in going the executive route can always purchase a regular Gold Star membership for $65 a year. Unlike other perks, all 50 plus million members around the US and Canada have been able to enjoy extended gas station hours . The chain earned $61.96 billion during its 36-week third quarter period, which ended on May 11. Its net sales were an 8 percent increase from last year's third quarter. It comes after customers were not thrilled to learn of plans to drop Pepsi beverages in Costco food halls throughout the US. Some shoppers have also claimed Costco has quietly raised food court prices in recent months, which the company has yet to confirm is true. has reached out to Costco for comment.
