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MEMBER BENEFITS

  • Business Referrals/Development
  • Job Referrals
  • Business Seminars/Workshops
  • Quarterly Newsletter
  • Resource Center for Tradeshows and Conferences
  • Collaborative Marketing Programs
  • Business Concept and Development
  • Management Consulting Workshops
  • CBA Jr./Entrepreneur Mentoring
  • Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
  • Collaborative Business Welcome Program
  • Monthly Informative Meetings
  • Business Networking Opportunities
  • Hiring and Training
  • Media and Public Relations
  • Loan Referrals
  • Research Recommendations
  • City of Chicago Delegate Agency
  • Quarterly Business Socials
  • Member to Member Discounts
  • SBA Community Lending TA Agency
  • Minority Certification MBE/WBE
  • Human Resource Training
  • Adult Literacy Program

NEW MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE

Classic, $250.00*

  • All monthly meetings invitation
  • List in CBA directory
  • Quarterly workshops
  • RFP’s via email
  • Notification of RFQ’s and contract opportunities

Elite, $500.00*

  • All included in Classic plus,
  • ‘Roll Up Your Sleeves’ Workshops
  • SBA Technical Assistance Loan Workshops
  • Inspection/Licensing Workshops

Decision Maker, $750.00*

  • All included in Elite plus,
  • 1‐on‐1 Consultation with Executive Director or Board of Director
  • Generate referrals for your business
  • TIF Application Assistance

Corporate, $1500.00*

  • All included in Decision Maker plus,
  • At the table negotiations
  • Logo on CBA website, with a direct link to your business website
  • Financial literacy, homebuyer program, entrepreneur workshop customized for employees

*There is a $25 administrative fee to process all membership applications.

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WELCOME Chatham Business Association Small Business Development Inc. Membership

 

“SUSTAINING COMMUNITIES BY BUILIDING ONE BUSINESS AT A TIME”

The Chatham Business Association Small Business Development Inc. is a small business resource center that offers an array of customized services and programs designed to assist businesses with expansion and growth through economic development, strategic planning, technical training, business trend workshops, access to capital assistance, effective collaborative marketing programs and government certification.

Beginning January 2010, CBA Small Business Development Inc. (CBASBDI) will implement our new membership structure for our individual businesses and corporations. CBA SBDI through leadership, advocacy, strategic alliances and programs unite and grow its members and the business community.  Membership in CBA SBDI puts your company on a different level. If you have questions or would like more information on membership, please contact Melinda Kelly, Executive Director. CBA is going GREEN, so please familiarize yourself with our website

Chatham Business Association is “Sustaining Communities By Building One Business At A Time"

Please complete the form below. Contact us for inquries or comments.

CBASBDI is taking the Green Initiative. Do you wiish to receive email correspondence from CBASBDI?

Yes
No

May we add your business to our membership directory?

Yes
No

(This will publish your company name, phone numbers and address as well as your name and title, unless otherwise noted below)


Retail Sales

Apparel

Grocery

Hardware

Auto

Electronics

Liquor

Beauty Supply

Furniture

Organizations/Associations

Medical

Dentist

Doctor

Clinic

Hospital

Public Service

Social Service

Politicians

Utility

Church

Employment

Insurance

Business Categories - Please use all applicable categories and sub-categories, so that we can best service your company.

Accounting

Auto Repair

Barber/Beauty Shop

Car Wash

Cleaning/Maintenance

Construction

Dry Cleaning

Funeral

Legal

Physical Fitness

Printing

Real Estate

Transportation

Travel Agency

Hotel Security

Computer Repair

Distribution

Restaurant

Fast Food

Catering

Distributor

Lounge

Cinema

Theater

School

Tutoring

Training Facility

Television

Radio

Print

Select Membership  
Classic - $250.00*
Elite - $500.00*
Decision Maker - $750.00*
Corporate - $1,500.00*

*There is a $25 administrative processing fee. We accept various forms of payment including credit card, check and debit. Credit card payments are made through Paypal after you verify your information.