Choosing Your Membership

CONNECT: it’s what Chamber members do best. Connecting is the outstretched hand of the client, supplier or friend you’re about to meet. It’s bringing a stack of business cards everywhere you go, because you’re always prepared to make an impression. Connecting is the first step of a partnership that will take your business to the next level.

You’re ready to connect to the Chamber of Commerce, and to the power of membership in Richmond’s leading business association.

You’ll CONNECT to:

• Collateral that shows your customers and neighbours that you are a respected member of the business community – a Proud Member of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce
• Exclusive access to all of the Chamber’s negotiated discount programs (for you and your employees)
• Special member pricing to all 60+ of the Richmond Chamber’s annual networking and educational events
• Included marketing opportunities like your enhanced listing on RichmondChamber.ca and the annual print directory, social media engagement and ability to host coupons and corporate events at RichmondChamber.ca
• Other members! At events and in our new online forum. You can use the Chamber portal to access other members and network without even leaving the office.

“Participation in the Richmond Chamber of Commerce has proven to be an excellent way to connect with, contribute to, and learn from the Richmond business community. This is largely due to the hardworking staff who put on numerous events and are always available to offer their support to members. “

Brett Surgenor
Brand Manager
Novex Delivery Solutions
18 Year Member

GROWTH: it’s your focus every day. You’ve got the energy and ambition to push for more out of business and life. You aren’t content to rest on your laurels and neither are we. You understand what you want and you’re not afraid to ask for it.

You’re taking your business to the next level and your Chamber membership should help you get there. With all new benefits and seamless access, GROW members get superior value.

We’ll help you GROW with:

• All the benefits included in the Connect Membership
• 2 Hours of hosted time in the Chamber Boardroom every year for your important meeting or presentation
• Included marketing opportunities such as: $150 advertising credit, Enhanced+ listing on RichmondChamber.ca and the annual print directory, social media engagement, ability to promote with 3 coupons and 8 corporate events at RichmondChamber.ca and 2 press releases distributed to the RCC network (2500 + contacts)
• A $75 event credit to any of the paid Richmond Chamber events of your choice
• 24/7 access to the Chamber’s online research facility
• Attendance to live Webinars, access to the Webinar archive and ability to host 1 Webinar on your expertise every year

“For over 6 years, participating in the Richmond Chamber’s Policy & Advocacy Committee and Board of Directors has been a rewarding and enjoyable experience. The opportunity to work on real issues that affect local businesses, while spending time with industry leaders, is a great benefit to getting involved at the RCC.”

Phebe Chan
Managing Partner
Phebe Chan Law Corporation
6 Year Member

INFLUENCE: Your organization is focused on the big picture. When you embark on a venture, your goals are clear. Your networking happens at elite tables and among decision makers. Influencing has been the Chamber’s mandate since 1925. It’s making your voice heard.

As the voice of Richmond business, the Chamber will help you achieve your goals faster, and ensure you are always at the right table to impact your community, the economy, and your business.

We’ll expand your INFLUENCE with:

• All of the features included in the Connect and Grow memberships
• $300 a year in online advertising credits
• Unlimited corporate events postings at RichmondChamber.ca, 4 press releases distributed to the Chamber network, and an Enhanced ++ online directory listing
• $150 in event attendance credits to your choice of over 60 annual Chamber events
• $250 in Event Sponsorship credits to position your organization as a business leader
• Invitations to private roundtables with public leaders
• Up to 5 profiles in the Online Members Forum
• Host up to 2 webinars every year on the subjects of your expertise

“ASPAC’s membership with the Richmond Chamber has helped us become an integrated part of the community as we develop River Green on the Fraser River waterfront. It has helped strengthen our brand awareness, while connecting us to important networking opportunities with key individuals across the city.”

Gary Wong
Vice President & Director
Aspac Developments Ltd.
10 Year Member

INFLUENCE: You’re one of Richmond’s premier organizations – a household name. As a business leader, you know how important it is to consistently reaffirm your brand, and ensure that you are a part of the conversation. You need opportunities to engage your management team and foster internal growth.

Align your organization with Richmond’s leading business association, a trusted brand since our founding in 1925. As a leader in our city, your voice needs to be included within Richmond’s “Voice of Business”.

The Chamber will help you LEAD with:

• All benefits included in the Connect, Grow, and Influence Levels
• Personalized attention from your dedicated account executive
• Credits to help you plan your annual budget – $500 event attendance credit to any of the Chamber’s 60+ annual events for your guests and employees; $1000 event sponsorship credit; and, $500 online advertising credit
• A guaranteed invite to each of our private roundtable events with public and fellow business leaders.
• Showcase of your logo in the rotating “Leaders Circle” on RichmondChamber.ca homepage
• Unlimited access to online research facility, memberexclusive online forum, webinars, and ability to deliver up to 4 webinars each year.

“Participation in the Richmond Chamber of Commerce has proven to be an excellent way to connect with, contribute to, and learn from the Richmond business community. This is largely due to the hardworking staff who put on numerous events and are always available to offer their support to members. “

Brett Surgenor
Brand Manager
Novex Delivery Solutions
18 Year Member