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
As A Business Champion You Will Receive The Following:
- Business Champion Membership Investment: $1000
- Provides eight (8) Memberships to GHBC
- Access of eight (8) 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 eight (8) to GHBC premiere events
- Complimentary admission for eight (8) to select GHBC events, seminars, and “Lunch and Learns”
- Free Admission to all GHBC Business Exchange Happy Hour Networking Events
- 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
- Complimentary Member Spotlight Feature for one month which includes Article Feature on GHBC Website, Sponsored Post on GHBC Social Media Networks, Feature in Monthly Newsletter, Information Table at one The Business Exchange Happy Hour, Mention in Digital Advertisement of one Business Exchange Happy Hour, Logo Inclusion on Business Exchange Happy Hour Flyer
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