WCA CHAMBER MEMBERS MAKE GREAT CONNECTIONS.
WE PROVIDE:
Extensive Networking – Grow your pipeline of new customers and connections to other business leaders at regular monthly WCA events
Marketing & Advertising – Enhance your exposure through the WCA newsletter, WCA website business directory, Social Media and joint advertising and promotion opportunities
Advocacy – We can improve your access to public officials, city services and are a pro-business voice at the city state and regional content. The WCA is a City of Chicago Delegate Agency and sole service provider for Greektown SSA #16. As such, we are charged by the City to assist new and existing businesses thrive and help them take advantage of the City services and incentives.
Business Growth Training – Broaden your expertise and the expertise of your employees with our Business Builder seminars and training sessions
MEMBERS RECEIVE:
Introduction of you and your business in the WCA newsletter and a spotlight of your business
An Ambassador – an existing member to make important introductions to key members and help you take advantage of the opportunities of WCA membership
Special Rates to the WCA's Networking events and luncheons.
Exclusive access to our panel discussion member-only events
Weekly Newsletter - we publish weekly key community news and information about member businesses, development, events and important news.
Marketing & Promotion - enhance your exposure through advertising, social media, and promotions.
Business Referrals - WCA receives calls from consumers and businesses asking for information and referrals. Only members are highly recommended.
Committee - Serve on our various business committees.
Annual Membership Benefit Levels
STAKEHOLDER $10,000
As a community benefactor, we know you want to help the area attract and retain talent, build a robust workforce, and drive a growing economy. Membership benefits include: Annual sponsor logo on home page of WCAchicago.org, Annual benefactor of the WCA Business Building Series, Sponsorship of New Member Orientation (6x/year). Plus 4 Season tickets to the WCA Speaker Series Luncheon, all the benefits listed at the levels below and more.
LEADER $5,000
Benefits include: Chairman's Circle Event Invitation, Season tickets for you and a guest to the WCA Speaker Series Luncheon, Legislative Luncheon invitation, Sponsored website ad on WCAchicago.orgfor 6 months, Shared member release or announcement 4x/year + feature in member news section of newsletter, Up to 3 additional business locations or categories in directory listing (4 total), 2 Season Tickets to the WCA Young Professional program PLUS all benefits below.
GROWTH $2,500
Benefits include: Season ticket to WCA Speaker Series Luncheon, Invitation to Breakfast with the Board, Sponsored website ad for 3 months, 2 additional locations or categories in directory listing (3 total), and Employer Profile to showcase your unique culture and business PLUS all benefits below.
BRAND $1,000
Benefits include: Expert profile on Ask the Expert at WCAchicago.org, Business Spotlight blog which will also be shared on social media, Sponsored website ad for 1 month, Enhanced directory listing (coming soon!), Member news release or announcement 1x/year, Premium ribbon cutting that includes Commemorative frame with photo, ribbon plus IG or Facebook live broadcast PLUS all benefits below.
CLASSIC $500
Benefits include: Ad Placement in the WCA Chamber of Commerce weekly digital newsletter to share updates on your business or promotions, New member profile in the WCA newsletter, Opportunity to host a ribbon cutting with the WCA Chamber, Business referrals exclusively for members, Special rates to participate in events such as the WCA Networking Events, Membership Luncheons, Business Building Series, and others, Eligibility to participate in WCA committees.
Plus Licensing and permitting support with the City, Opportunities for professional development at Business Building seminars, Search-engine-optimized business listing on WCAchicago.org helps your Google rankings includes business description up to 200 characters, Virtual membership plaque to tell the community you have invested in our city and advocacy with Chicago and Illinois government so that you can continue to work in a business climate that enables growth
PLUS: WCA Member Information Center, online portal that allows you to control how your company is marketed to consumers who are browsing the Member Directory on wcachicago.org (coming in March 2026)
Questions? Contact our Membership Manager if you would like to set up time to discuss how the WCA Chamber of Commerce can benefit your organization.
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