MEMBERSHIP Options
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS & BENEFITS
From networking functions to business referrals, GHBC’s many business development programs provide opportunities to connect with potential purchasers and build business relationships throughout the year.
GHBC membership is a proven investment to grow your business and strengthen the African-American small business community, strengthening the Houston economy. As a member, your business enjoys a competitive edge with leadership opportunities, connections to business leaders, and business-building initiatives.
SELECT FROM THE MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS BELOW
As A Student You Will Receive The Following:
- Student Membership Investment: $50
- Provides one (1) Membership to GHBC
- Must show proof of your enrolled status as an undergraduate or graduate with an active campus email address
- Access of one (1) account to members-only pages on the GHBC website
- New Member Recognition mention on the GHBC Social Media and Blog
- GHBC newsletter providing access to events, resources, and the latest Houston business news.
- Discounted fee for one (1) to GHBC premiere events
- Complimentary admission for one (1) to select GHBC events, seminars, and “Lunch and Learns”
- Free Admission to all GHBC Business Exchange Happy Hour Networking Events
As A Professional/individual You Will Receive The Following:
- Professional / Individual Membership Investment: $150
- Provides one (1) Membership to GHBC
- Access of one (1) accounts to to members-only pages on the GHBC website
- New Member Recognition mention on the GHBC Social Media and Blog
- GHBC newsletter providing access to events, resources and the latest Houston business news.
- Discounted fee for one (1) to GHBC premiere events
- Complimentary admission for one (1) to select GHBC events, seminars, and “Lunch and Learns”
- Free Admission to all GHBC Business Exchange Happy Hour Networking Events
- Marketing opportunities for an affordable fee through the Member Spotlight program
- Advertising opportunities for an affordable fee to promote events related to your business. Events can be posted on all GHBC social media accounts and listed in the GHBC Newsletter.
As A Non-profit You Will Receive The Following:
- Non-Profit Membership Investment: $300
- Provides three (3) Memberships to GHBC
- Must show proof of your 501c3 status upon registration
- Access of three (3) accounts to to members-only pages on the GHBC website
- New Member Recognition mention on the GHBC Social Media and Blog
- GHBC newsletter providing access to events, resources and the latest Houston business news.
- Discounted fee for three (3) to GHBC premiere events
- Complimentary admission for three (3) to select GHBC events, seminars, and “Lunch and Learns”
- Free Admission to all GHBC Business Exchange Happy Hour Networking Events
- Marketing Opportunities for an affordable fee through the Member Spotlight program
- Advertising Opportunities for an affordable fee to promote events related to your business. Events can be posted on all GHBC social media accounts and listed in the GHBC Newsletter.
As A Small Business You Will Receive The Following:
- Small Business Membership Investment: $500
- Provides four (4) Memberships to GHBC
- Access of four (4) accounts to members-only pages on the GHBC website
- New Member Recognition mention on the GHBC Social Media and Blog
- GHBC newsletter providing access to events, resources, and the latest Houston business news.
- Discounted fee for four (4) to GHBC premiere events
- Complimentary admission for four (4) to select GHBC events, seminars, and “Lunch and Learns”
- Free Admission to all GHBC Business Exchange Happy Hour Networking Events
- Marketing Opportunities for an affordable fee through the Member Spotlight program
- Advertising Opportunities for an affordable fee to promote events related to your business. Events can be posted on all GHBC social media accounts and listed in the GHBC Newsletter.
- Opportunity to be a Speaker at a GHBC event
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