Membership Guide
Every level builds on the one before it. You never lose a benefit as you grow with us.
Find the package that fits
The benefits matrix below is your first step to seeing the package that is right for you and your organization. Current members are automatically assigned the tier closest to their current investment, and new members may select any package.
Not sure which level to choose? IVAC staff will make a recommendation, and we encourage every prospective member to schedule a consultation before deciding. Get in touch and we will walk you through it.
Membership levels
Annual investment, and what each level adds over the one below it.
An ideal starting point for startups and new organizations. Up to $1,500 in value.
- 2 standard email blasts
- Standard directory listing
- Post events, news and Hot Deals
- Member pricing at IVAC events
- Ribbon cutting and grand opening services
- Member-exclusive health insurance plan
For businesses with 1 to 24 employees. Up to $6,000 in value.
- Everything in Community Partner, plus:
- 4 enhanced email blasts
- Enhanced directory listing
- Post jobs on the job board
- Representation to elected officials
- $500 off the IVCLA Leadership Program
- Boardroom reservation and HR Library
For businesses with 25 to 49 employees. Up to $10,000 in value.
- Everything in Growth Advocate, plus:
- Social media ad post on IVAC channels
- Eligible for a radio member spotlight
- HR on Call service
- 3 additional boardroom reservations
- $350 off the Gold Sponsorship package
For organizations with 50 to 99 employees. Up to $15,000 in value.
- Everything in Leadership Circle, plus:
- 2 additional enhanced email blasts
- A one-day IVAC social media takeover
- Logo on the IVAC website homepage
- 2 seats at Lunch with Leaders
- $500 off the Diamond Sponsorship package
For businesses with 100+ employees anchoring regional development. Up to $20,000 in value.
- Everything in Visionary Investor, plus:
- Logo on the website rotating banner
- Seats at the Annual Dinner and State of the Cities
- A 4-some at the Fall Foundation Golf Outing
- Invite to the Cornerstone roundtable
- $1,000 off the Platinum Sponsorship package
What each level includes
Every program builds on the level before it, so a benefit you have at one level stays with you at every level above it.
| Benefit | Community PartnerStartups & new orgs | Growth Advocate1 to 24 employees | Leadership Circle25 to 49 employees | Visionary Investor50 to 99 employees | Cornerstone Member100+ employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing & Visibility | |||||
| 2 standard email blasts | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Standard listing in the online directory | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Exclusive member referrals to the public | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Post events on the online calendar | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Publish news and press releases | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Access to the Member Directory | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Inclusion in the community guide directory | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Inclusion on IVAC email announcements | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Eligible for recognition at the Annual Dinner | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Offer and receive member-to-member discounts | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| 4 enhanced email blasts | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Enhanced listing in the online directory | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Eligible for Member Monday posts | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Advertise positions on the job board | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Highlighted in the community guide | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Display printed resources in the IVAC lobby | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| 1 social media ad post on IVAC channels | Not included | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Eligible for a member spotlight spot on radio | Not included | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| 2 additional enhanced email blasts | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| A one-day takeover of IVAC social media channels | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Priority consideration for sponsorships at primary events | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Showcase multiple locations | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Business logo in IVAC signature lines | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Business & Professional Development | |||||
| Member-exclusive Health Insurance Plan | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Participate in Chamber Bucks | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Post Hot Deals | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Notary services | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Eligible for ambassador consideration | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| 1 IVAC boardroom reservation | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| 15% off IVCC open-enrollment professional development courses | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Access to the HR Library | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| $500 IVCLA Leadership Program discount | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Eligible for board seat consideration | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Eligible to present at Lunch with Leaders | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Standard access to the workplace survey | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Split discount for dual membership | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Access to the HR on Call service | Not included | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Enhanced access to the workplace survey | Not included | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| 3 additional boardroom reservations | Not included | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| $350 off the Gold Sponsorship package | Not included | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| $1,000 discount on the IVCLA Leadership Program | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Full access to the workplace survey | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| $500 off the Diamond Sponsorship package | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| $1,500 discount on the IVCLA Leadership Program | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| $1,000 off the Platinum Sponsorship package | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Advocacy & Civic Voice | |||||
| IVAC logo on your website | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| IVAC decal for your business | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| US Chamber Partner | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Illinois Chamber Partner | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| IVAC accredited Certificate of Origin verification services | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Representation to elected officials | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Access to Letters of Support | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Contribute questions for State of the Cities | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Logo placement on the IVAC website homepage | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Logo placement on the IVAC website rotating banner | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Events & Networking | |||||
| Volunteer opportunities at community events | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Member pricing at IVAC events | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Exclusive invite to the Legislative Lunch | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Ribbon cutting and grand opening services | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Participate in industry round tables | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Priority consideration for Before and After Hours | Not included | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| 2 seats at Lunch with Leaders | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| 2 additional seats at Lunch with Leaders | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| 2 seats at the Annual Dinner, State of the Cities and Legislative Lunch | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| A 4-some at the Fall Foundation Golf Outing | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Logo inclusion on the traveling banner | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Invite to the exclusive Cornerstone roundtable | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
Current members may only move down one tier independently. A request to move down more than one tier requires an in-person meeting with IVAC's Executive Director.
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The full membership guide and fee schedule, the same information as above, in one printable file.
Questions about membership
How do I pick the right level?
New members may select any tier, and IVAC staff will give you a recommendation based on your size and what you want out of membership. We encourage every prospective member to schedule a consultation before finalizing the decision.
I am already a member. Which tier am I on?
Current members are automatically assigned the tier closest to their current investment. If you are not sure which that is, contact the chamber office and we will confirm it.
Can I change tiers?
You can move up at any time. Members may move down one tier independently; a request to move down more than one tier requires an in-person meeting with IVAC's Executive Director.
Do benefits carry over as I grow?
Yes. Every program builds on the level before it, so you never lose a benefit as you move up.
What is included in the value figure?
The "up to" value on each tier is the combined worth of the marketing, discounts, event seats and services included at that level if you use all of them.
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