Chamber Membership
Why Join the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce? It's Smart Business – For You and the Community!

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce – a dynamic membership organization with more than 1,400 business members. Of all the business decisions you make each year, few can rival the return on investment you get with a Chamber membership. We offer a long list of valuable resources and perks for you, your organization and your employees to build alliances, overcome obstacles and make the Madison area a place of opportunity for all.

Our Gold, Silver and Bronze membership levels are designed to offer you a choice of investment levels and benefits options so you can choose the plan that best fits your business goals. Rates are based on the number of full time employees in Dane County, with part-time employees equaling one-half of a full-time employee (FTE).

Membership Benefits

Our goal, as always, is to provide the resources you need to succeed at a price that you consider a terrific value. Find out here what your membership will cost or contact our Membership Department via email or call 608-443-1944 to request a membership packet. Please click on the Membership Benefit links below to learn more:

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Business Advocacy

As a proactive, pro-business voice, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce works to identify and advocate on issues that impact your business and the greater Madison area, sending a strong, unified message supporting enlightened economic growth to our city, county, and state representatives.

Annual Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide

Updated annually, this 200-page print directory is a valuable resource – both to promote your business to a receptive audience, and to locate products and services that you can obtain from fellow members. Alphabetical listings include your company name, address and complete contact information. The Buyer’s Guide also includes a 25-word description of your business.

Online Membership Directory & Buyer's Guide

Category-based listings plus powerful search features make the Online Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide a fast, easy way for Chamber members and the public to find your business. Each listing includes complete address information, a 25-word description of your business, a link to your company Web site and more.

Chamber Decal for your Company’s Window & Website

GMCC members want to do business with other members. Consumers also know Chamber members will be a trustworthy company. Show your pride in your GMCC membership with a Chamber window decal and a web decal for your website.

Access to ChamberCARE Health Insurance

GMCC ChamberCARE offers health insurance options with Dean Health Plan and Group Health Cooperative for small businesses of 1- 99 employees.

GMCC Programs & Events

GMCC offers more than 40 programs and events each year. As a member, you'll qualify for free admission or reduced rates at popular sessions. Check back often to learn about the upcoming programs.

Subscription to @TheChamber Email Newsletter

Membership includes the Chamber's weekly email newsletter, @TheChamber. All employees of your company are eligible to receive this subscription. This weekly email features the latest updates from the Chamber including upcoming program info, timely public policy and business topics, and member news in addition to affordable marketing opportunities for your business.

Access to Office Depot Discount Program

Members save up to 65% off retail pricing on items in the Office Depot main catalog. For many members, this discount program more than pays for the cost of their GMCC membership!

$50 Referral credit opportunity

Provide the Chamber with a membership prospect not in the database who signs on as an active Chamber member, and your company will receive a $50 credit toward your next membership renewal.

Chamber support for choice of Groundbreaking, Ribbon Cutting or Open House  

Chamber staff offers assistance in organizing, publicizing and executing your choice of a Ground Breaking, Ribbon Cutting or Open House ceremony. Chamber Ambassadors will help, too.

15% Discount on Website & @TheChamber advertising    

Want a targeted, cost-effective way to promote your business? As a Chamber member, you can give your business prominent exposure through advertising on the Chamber Website and weekly email newsletter @TheChamber. It's a great way to showcase your company to fellow members as well as the many visitors who come to our site looking for Madison area information.

Discounts on booths at Annual Business Expo  

Chamber members may host an exhibit booth at the greater Madison area's largest Business-to-Business Expo. Make valuable business connections in a fun, upbeat business environment that attracts thousands of attendees each year. Gold and Silver-level members save up to 30% on an Expo booth.

Discounts on select local media buys  

In partnership with local media, Chamber offers its Gold and Silver level members discounts on advertising programs with area radio, print publications and television media organizations. Gold members receive the maximum discounts available.

Discounts at UW-Madison Small Business Development Center programs  

Gold and Silver level members receive up to 10% discount on admission to UW-Madison Small Business Development Center programs and program series.

Up to 30% Discount on Website & @TheChamber advertising    

Want a targeted, cost-effective way to promote your business? As a Chamber member, you can give your business prominent exposure through advertising on the Chamber Website and weekly email newsletter @TheChamber. It's a great way to showcase your company to fellow members as well as the many visitors who come to our site looking for Madison area information.

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