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It’s all about choice...and improved membership benefits.
Since 1943, businesses have joined the Chagrin Valley Chamber and paid membership dues based on the number of employees in their organizations. This is called the Fair Share model. With fair share, every member gets the same features and benefits, yet some pay more than others simply because they have more employees. This dues model fails to consider that the needs of a startup business, a growing business, and a mature business are entirely different. 

The Chagrin Valley Chamber is changing the way our members invest. We are moving to a tiered dues system which provides benefits based on the investment level a member selects. Our tiered structure provides increased benefits with comparable dues – plus many new benefits, even at the entry level. With a tiered dues system, we can offer specific, bundled memberships with services that satisfy the current wants and needs of our members while adapting to the future wants and needs as they naturally arise over the life of your business.

Why?
You’re probably wondering why the Chamber would make such a change in the way we do business. 
The answer is simple: We believe that one size of membership does not necessarily fit everyone. Different businesses have different needs and expectations from Chamber membership. It guarantees equity and choice when choosing a membership package that is important to your business and is aligned with the Chamber’s mission of developing a robust economic base.
We took a deep dive into our membership and benchmarked similar chamber benefit offerings. We found that most chambers valued different benefits for a variety of reasons. The “one size fits all” wasn’t working.
 

• Members want to choose the benefits and services they need and clearly understand their options
• Member needs evolve as they move through their business cycle and they want to renew their membership annually based on what their business needs are at that time 
• Members want to get benefits without having to show up
• Members want bottom-line benefits with a return on investment
• Members want to know their contribution and business is appreciated at any level
• Members want to show their support for the impact and role of the Chagrin Valley Chamber and reflect that in their choice of tier

What this means for you:

We have developed seven distinct levels of benefits. This ensures equity, puts the power back in your hands, and gives you the power to choose what best fits your business.
Pay for what you need: You choose the tier that aligns with your current business goals, budget and business stage. 
Benefits without "showing up": We know you’re busy. Our new tiers offer tangible ROI and marketing perks that work for you even if you can’t attend every morning breakfast.
Room to grow: As your business evolves, your membership can evolve with it.

This change is our way of ensuring that every dollar you invest in the Chamber returns real, relevant value to your bottom line.
We can’t wait to help you choose the path that’s right for you.