Membership Investment Levels

Supporter Membership

$50 Minimum

Supporter level is ideal for individuals, small retail businesses (i.e. beauty/barber, childcare, convenience stores, restaurants, start-ups/entrepreneurs), and non -profits organizations with less than $3M in assets/revenue, looking to grow through networking and access to the programs and opportunities available through the chamber.

Membership Includes:

  • Membership decal to be displayed on the window at your place of business
  • Complimentary admission for you and/or your employees to Member events
  • Access to professional development programs -at a discounted rate
  • Access to leadership programs -at a discounted rate
  • Complimentary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new businesses
  • Opportunity to submit a press release for the Chamber website and/or newsletter
  • Opportunity to be involved in the Black Chamber Committees- not required, but encouraged
  • Advocacy on your behalf at the local, state, and federal levels

*SUPPORTERS are NON-VOTING members of the chamber and do not have to pre-qualify for membership

Small Business Membership

$350 Minimum

11-25 EMPLOYEES: $350

26-50 EMPLOYEES: $450

51-75 EMPLOYEES: $550

76-150 EMPLOYEES: $650

151-250 EMPLOYEES: $850

The Standard membership level is ideal for small businesses looking to grow through networking and access to the numerous programs and opportunities available. Membership fees are based on the number of employees. This membership level requires pre-approval for membership.

Membership Includes:

  • Listing and members-only access to the online Business Directory including link of your company website, email, social media and map locator
  • Membership decal to be displayed on the window at your place of business
  • Complimentary admission for you and/or your employees to Member events
  • Access to professional development programs -at a discounted rate
  • Access to leadership programs -at a discounted rate
  • Complimentary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new businesses
  • Opportunity to submit a press release for the Chamber website and/or newsletter
  • Access to all the Black Chamber advertising opportunities including sponsorships, print and web advertising –at a discounted rate
  • Opportunity to be nominated for Awards and recognitions
  • Opportunity to be involved in the Black Chamber Committees –require the minimum of one (1) or more staff persons to participate on a committee
    Advocacy on your behalf at the local, state, and federal levels

*STANDARD businesses are VOTING members of the chamber and require pre-qualifications for membership

Individuals & Professionals Membership

$100 Minimum

Small Business Membership

$250 Minimum

Non-Profit Membership

$450 Minimum

Signature Membership

$2,500 Minimum

This enhanced membership level offers expanded visibility for your company and is designed to meet the needs of small to mid-sized businesses and those with multiple locations and disciplines. This membership level requires pre-approval for membership.

Membership Includes:

  • Listing and members-only access to the online Business Directory including a link of your company website, email, social media, and map locator
    Membership decal to be displayed on the window at your place of business
  • Complimentary admission for you and/or your employees to Member events
  • Access to professional development programs
  • Access to leadership programs
  • Complimentary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new businesses
  • Opportunity to submit a press release for the Chamber website and/or newsletter
  • Access to all the Black Chamber advertising opportunities including sponsorships, print and web advertising –at a discounted rate
    Opportunity to be nominated for Awards and recognitions
  • Opportunity to be involved in the Black Chamber Committees –require the minimum of one (1) or more staff persons to participate on a committee
  • Advocacy on your behalf at the local, state, and federal levels
  • SIGNATURE businesses are VOTING members of the chamber and require pre-qualifications for membership

Enjoy all the benefits of a STANDARD membership, plus the following:

  • Upgraded online Business Directory listing including a business profile to market your company
  • Up to three business category listings in the Online Business Directory
  • Multiple locations listed in the online Business Directory (up to five locations, including the corporate office)
  • Complimentary exhibit table at one (1) Membership Event
  • Access to all the Black Chamber advertising opportunities including sponsorships, print and web advertising –at a discounted rate

Premiere Membership

$5,000 Minimum

This enhanced membership level offers expanded visibility for your company and is designed to meet the needs of small to mid-sized businesses and those with multiple locations and disciplines. This membership level requires pre-approval for membership.

Membership Includes:

  • Listing and members-only access to the online Business Directory including a link of your company website, email, social media, and map locator
    Membership decal to be displayed on the window at your place of business
  • Complimentary admission for you and/or your employees to Member events
  • Access to professional development programs
  • Access to leadership programs
  • Complimentary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new businesses
  • Opportunity to submit a press release for the Chamber website and/or newsletter
  • Access to all the Black Chamber advertising opportunities including sponsorships, print and web advertising –at a discounted rate
    Opportunity to be nominated for Awards and recognitions
  • Opportunity to be involved in the Black Chamber Committees –require the minimum of one (1) or more staff persons to participate on a committee
  • Advocacy on your behalf at the local, state, and federal levels
  • SIGNATURE businesses are VOTING members of the chamber and require pre-qualifications for membership

Enjoy all the benefits of a STANDARD membership, plus the following:

  • Upgraded online Business Directory listing including a business profile to market your company
  • Up to three business category listings in the Online Business Directory
  • Multiple locations listed in the online Business Directory (up to five locations, including the corporate office)
  • Complimentary exhibit table at one (1) Membership Event
  • Access to all the Black Chamber advertising opportunities including sponsorships, print and web advertising –at a discounted rate

Corporate Membership

$7,500 Minimum

This enhanced membership level offers expanded visibility for your company and is designed to meet the needs of corporate businesses with one or more locations and disciplines who are looking to provide significant investment to support the advancement of the chamber goals and agenda. This membership level requires pre-approval for membership.

Membership Includes:

  • Listing and members-only access to the online Business Directory including a link of your company website, email, social media, and map locator
    Membership decal to be displayed on the window at your place of business
  • Complimentary admission for you and/or your employees to Member events
  • Access to professional development programs
  • Access to leadership programs
  • Complimentary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new businesses
  • Opportunity to submit a press release for the Chamber website and/or newsletter
  • Access to all the Black Chamber advertising opportunities including sponsorship’s, print, and web advertising –at a discounted rate
    Opportunity to be nominated for Black Chamber Board of Directors
  • Opportunity to be nominated for awards and recognition’s
  • Opportunity to be involved in the Black Chamber Committees –require a minimum of one (1) or more staff persons to participate on a committee.
    CORPORATE businesses are VOTING members of the chamber and require pre-qualifications for membership

Enjoy all the benefits of SIGNATURE and PREMIER membership, plus the following exclusive benefits:

  • Complimentary quarterly luncheons with key business leaders
  • Invitations to private receptions
  • Invitations to special VIP events throughout the year
  • Invitation to attend Board of Directors meetings as a member of the Board of Advisors
  • Unlimited business locations listed in the online Membership Directory
  • Exclusive economic development updates from Black Chamber leadership
  • Opportunity to advertise in the newcomer welcome kits and Chamber new member packets
  • Complimentary exhibit table and logo at all Member Events for a year