MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Member Benefits with your Investment
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce offers extensive benefits and opportunities for members at every level. Whether you are joining for networking, professional development, or business advocacy, your membership affords you with access to high-quality programming, events, and officials that will help you achieve your business goals and that you can’t find anywhere else.
Connections
We make the introductions, build the connections, and provide you with exclusive access you won’t find anywhere else—whether it’s to top executives, key decision-makers, or influential elected officials. As a member, you’ll benefit from meaningful relationships that open doors, create opportunities, and help drive your business forward at every level.
Thought-Leadership
Our programming keeps your team ahead of the curve with access to emerging business trends and expert guidance to navigate complex challenges. Through participation in Councils, you’ll engage with leaders, foster authentic connections, and collaborate on initiatives that drive business success.
Advocacy
As a member, you’ll receive ongoing support for pro-business and pro-growth policies, with your interests represented at all levels of government. You’ll stay up to date through regular legislative news and reports, and gain access to exclusive events where you can engage directly with lawmakers and influential leaders.
Visibility
Raise your visibility through exclusive member opportunities, including advertising, social media features, and sponsorships. Whether it’s through targeted digital campaigns or placements in our print communications, the Chamber offers strategic platforms to highlight your brand and reinforce your presence in the business community.
Benefits by Membership Levels
| President’s Circle | Leadership Circle | Premier | Executive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connections & Growth | ||||
| Annual strategic engagement consultation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Members-only rate for events | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Complimentary invites to select events and programs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Targeted matchmaking between members | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Invitation to Premier Luncheons | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Invitations to select meetings and VIP events | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Invitation to Board of Directors | ✓ | |||
| One-on-one meeting with Chamber CEO | ✓ | |||
| Advocacy & Public Policy | ||||
| Invitations to exclusive legislative programs and events | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Receive regular government relations updates | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Receive individualized advocacy support | ✓ | |||
| Eligible to be invited to Public Policy Committee | ✓ | |||
| Eligible to be invited to Infrastructure Committee | ✓ | |||
| Visibility & Marketing | ||||
| Member directory listing on Chamber website | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Receive communications and business updates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Additional sponsorship opportunities | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Social media posts on Chamber profiles | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Member Spotlight features on Chamber website | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| E-newsletter feature sent to 17,000+ business contacts | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| Highlight discounts on Chamber affinity page | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Executive Insights feature of C-suite leader | 1 | 1 | ||
| Programming & Education | ||||
| Employee Training Grant support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Serve on a committee and/or council | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Lead a committee and/or council | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Serve as an event panelist | ✓ | ✓ |