MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS & LEVELS
Whether you’re running a small business or a large corporation, you want every penny you invest to work for you. The Chamber brings you valuable member benefits that make the most of your investment and provide measurable returns. We have two additional membership levels for those who like to get involved with the Chamber at a high level.
BASIC MEMBERSHIP
Business Membership: Over 25 Employees $500
Small Business Membership: Under 25 Employees $250
Individual Membership $200
Non-Profit 501(c)(3) or (4) Membership $150
College/University Student with a valid ID $25
Add on to your basic membership by also subscribing to one of our member enhancement levels:
President’s Circle – Platinum Level $2,500/year
President’s Circle – Diamond Level $5,000/year
BENEFIT OVERVIEW
| MEMBERSHIP PLANS | BASIC | PLATINUM | DIAMOND |
| Chamber business listing | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Chamber member window decal for business | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Digital Chamber member logo for business use | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Post job openings | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Post company press releases | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Post Hot Deals for the community | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Networking events | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Join Chamber committees and councils | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Advocate for business-friendly legislation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Subscription to Chamber monthly e-newsletter | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Opportunity to sponsor business events | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Opportunity to advertise in Chamber publications | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Opportunity to advertise on Chamber website | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| 5-minute promotional video (production included) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ribbon cutting for grand opening or milestone | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Enhanced directory listing | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Recognition on Chamber monthly e-newsletter | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| 50% off Chamber publication advertising rates | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Corporate logo on Chamber home page | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
MEMBERSHIP FEE
Starting 2022, all membership fees are due at the beginning of the year with the exception of new members. Membership renewal notices will be sent out to our members at the end of each year. We are working on streamlining the online payment and the subsequent automatic renewal.
Reasons Behind the Billing Method
- Save the Chamber’s resources. This method simplifies the billing process. The Chamber used to bill its members on an anniversary basis. This requires constant monitoring of different members’ status. As a result, it demands a lot more time and works on the bookkeeping throughout the year. On the other hand, billing all members just at the beginning of the year eliminates the need to keep track and send out invoices year-round. By implementing this new policy, we are confident that it will help save the Chamber’s resources.
- To have a realistic budget for the year
Membership fees are the main source of the Chamber’s income. Collecting the membership fees at the beginning of the year gives us a much better financial picture so that we can plan for the whole year accordingly.
Basic membership Rate
Business Membership: Over 25 Employees $500
Small Business Membership: Under 25 Employees $250
Individual Membership $200
Non-Profit 501(c)(3) or (4) Membership $150
College/University Student with a valid ID $25
Proration
For the new members who join the Chamber during the year, their membership dues will be prorated monthly for the first year. However, if anyone joins the Chamber during the last quarter of the year, they will just need to pay one full year’s membership fee, which is good until the end of next year. So there is a potential saving of 3 months worth of membership fee.
Examples
ABC Company joins the Chamber in April, ABC company will pay ¾ of the regular annual membership dues.
However, if any company joins the Chamber during the last quarter of the year, the company will just need to pay one full year’s membership fee, which is good until the end of next year. So there is a potential saving of 3 months worth of membership fee.
| Joining Date/Membership Type | January | April | July | September |
| Small Business Membership | $250.00 | $187.50 | $125.00 | $250.00 (for 1 year & 3 mos) |
| Individual Membership | $200.00 | $150.00 | $100.00 | $200.00 (for 1 year & 3 mos) |
| Non-Profit Membership | $150.00 | $112.50 | $75.00 | $150.00 (for 1 year & 3 mos) |
Chamber membership is effective when payment is received and active for 12 months from this time. Employees/associates that are affiliated with the listed business are recognized as members and may participate in all activities and benefits. Free events are limited to Chamber’s discretion. Annual investment in GMPKCC may be tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Investments made to the Chamber are not charitable tax deductions for federal income tax purposes. No refunds on membership.