Connect your full Chamber team to W.A.C.E. programs & resources with our Chamber Membership Tiers
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Starting with the 2024-2025 program year, WACE has moved to a new membership model that will look very familiar to our members! Like the vast majority of Chambers, we are moving to a tiered dues model.
Local Chambers can select the membership tier that offers the benefits and features that fit their need. They can also add as many members of their staff teams as they want to receive updates, be able to register for events, etc. Your membership investment will be billed once in a single, easy transaction rather than the employee by employee approach used in the past. |
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W.A.C.E. Membership Services & Benefits
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
A three-day management conference held in early February. Learn more at this link.
Salary and Benefit Information
W.A.C.E. conducts an annual salary & benefits survey for common position titles. Results are available to members filtered by membership size. Additionally, CEOs can request a custom salary memo based on data specific to their Chamber's budget and membership comp set. Requests for a CEO Salary Memo can be sent to [email protected].
W.A.C.E. Ad Wizard
An industry-specific marketing tool centered around the 3Cs that allows chambers to create print-ready ads to help communicate the chamber brand to the local communities.
Career Opportunity Bulletin
Known as "the pink sheet," the Career Opportunity Bulletin is a monthly publication that lists employment opportunities available in chambers throughout the West.
Peer Groups
Members can join a peer group to build relationships within the industry. Groups meet 4 times a year virtually and are arranged to ensure diversity in terms of chamber size, location, length of experience, and topics of interest.
Professional Recognition
W.A.C.E. recognizes outstanding performance by chamber executives and staff through a number of awards presented at the annual conference.
Reduced Fees
Charges for publications and registration for the annual management conference are significantly reduced to W.A.C.E. members.
Research Publications
W.A.C.E. has published research papers on membership retention, membership recruitment, a guide for chamber board members, a guide to setting up a foundation, a guide to value-added benefits and others.
Accredited Chamber Executive (ACE) Designation
Initiated in 1992 to encourage chamber executives to continually upgrade and expand their skills through continuing education, and encourage chamber boards of directors to recognize chamber professionals and provide funding for training for their executives. Recipients of the accreditation are honored at the annual conferences. Must be updated every five years.
Resource Library
Numerous files of up-to-date chamber information, including samples of chamber publications, program brochures, job descriptions, employment contracts and samples of other materials.
Scholarships
Awarded to chamber executives and staff through the association’s Educational Foundation to assist with costs associated with the W.A.C.E.'s Academy and registration to the association’s Annual Conference and other professional development opportunities.
Webinars
In the Fall of each year, W.A.C.E. puts on a series of webinars (that utilizes both telephone and internet technology) and features outstanding speakers on subjects of interest to local chamber executives. Members can participate in these seminars from the comfort of their own office. Learn more at this link.
W.A.C.E. Insider newsletter
A newsletter focusing on chamber trends, success stories, commentaries from chamber leaders and association news.
W.A.C.E. Membership Tiers
WACE's organizational memberships cover the entire Chamber organization and team with one simple investment. This means your entire professional team will have direct access to WACE resources and programs. Additionally, rather than assuming a "one size fits all" package will work for every Chamber, WACE now offers choices customized to fit your organization.
Chamber Membership Tiers
Tier 1: $600 Annually*
Perfect for the Chamber that recognizes the necessity of expanded professional development opportunities, industry data and tools to drive success, in-person activities and is focused on being a 3-C Chamber.
Benefits include:
*Chambers with less than $350,000 annual revenue can join at this Tier for $300 annually.
Benefits include:
- Directory Listing
- Access to W.A.C.E. Resource Library
- Insider Newsletter
- Staff Salary & Benefits Survey
- CEO Salary & Benefits Survey Summary
- Access to Peer Groups
- WACE Ad Wizard
- Board training video and resources
- 50% off WACE Fall Webinar Series ($150 value)
*Chambers with less than $350,000 annual revenue can join at this Tier for $300 annually.
Tier 2: $1,000 annually
Perfect for the Chamber that is Looking to maintain high-quality teams through participation in professional development experiences, opportunities for exclusive briefings as well as industry-wide exposure, and fully identifies as a 3-C Chamber.
Benefits: Includes all the benefits of Tier 1, plus...
Cost: $1,000 annually
Benefits: Includes all the benefits of Tier 1, plus...
- 1 Complimentary Career Opportunities Bulletin Listing ($60 value)
- Customized CEO Salary Report
- Complimentary registration to WACE Fall Webinar Series ($300 value)
- 5% Discount on up to 2 Conference Registrations ($72.50 value)
Cost: $1,000 annually
Tier 3: $1,500 annually
Perfect for the Chamber that knows performance is everything. This tier is not merely for supporters of WACE, they are tireless champions as catalysts for pragmatic action and innovative solutions in their communities
Benefits: Includes all the benefits of Tiers 1 & 2, plus...
Cost: $1,500 Annually
Benefits: Includes all the benefits of Tiers 1 & 2, plus...
- 1 Complimentary Chamber Performance Benchmark Survey ($300-$400 value)
- Consideration given to host Board meetings, executive workshops and Annual Conference
- 10% Discount on up to 3 Conference Registrations ($217.50 value)
Cost: $1,500 Annually
Other Membership Levels
For those who aren't associated with a Chamber, but still want to be connected to WACE, we have options for you as well.
Individuals
Associate Member
For former and retired Chamber professionals that want to stay connected to the industry, but do not wish to promote services to the membership.
- Directory Listing
- Access to W.A.C.E. Resource Library
- Insider Newsletter
- Member Pricing for Events
Life Member
Selected by the Board of Directors, Life Membership is granted to individuals who have made significant and lasting impacts on W.A.C.E. and on the broader local Chamber community. Individuals selected must no longer be employed by a local Chamber of Commerce, have provided noteworthy volunteer leadership to W.A.C.E., and be acknowledged as a leader and mentor within the profession.
A current list of Life Members can be found here.
A current list of Life Members can be found here.
Businesses & Non-Chamber Organizations
Strategic Partners
Designed for partners who want to build an ongoing, year-round relationship with local chambers. Strategic Partners not only receive promotional opportunities, but are invited to be content contributors to W.A.C.E.’s ongoing conversations about improving the effectiveness of local Chambers as community catalysts, conveners, and champions. Key benefits include:
- Directory listing & description
- W.A.C.E. Insider subscription
- W.A.C.E. Webinar series subscription
- Access to W.A.C.E. Resource Library
- Member pricing for events
- Opportunities to provide content in W.A.C.E. publications, at events and educational programs, or via contributed materials to the W.A.C.E. Resource Library.
- Opportunity to send one (1) dedicated e-blast to W.A.C.E. subscribers annually
- Annual conference attendee/exhibit space
Strategic Investors
For businesses and corporate partners wishing to further deepen their engagement with local Chambers. Includes all Benefits of the Strategic Partner tier, plus:
- Annual e-blast is complimentary
- Additional conference attendee and exhibit slot
