Benefits of Membership

BENEFITS OF CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP

Benefits to boost your business success.

 

Being a member of the Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce means you believe in the importance of supporting LGBT* businesses.  It also means you know the value of building a strong business through community.

Your Manitoba LGBT* Chamber benefits begin as soon as you join.

If you want to super-charge you member benefits look at attending one of our monthly business growth events or volunteer to be on a committee. It’s up to you. Membership in the Chamber is designed to help you manage and grow your business and to fit YOUR needs and your time.

Why the Asterisk * in our name?

The Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce works with and serves businesses that are owned by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-Spirited people and other sexual minorities. We also welcome businesses owned by the sexual majority, when those businesses want to grow their business through inclusion, and reach LGBT markets. Thus, the asterisk is our effort to be inclusive of all. When we say the name of the Chamber we say “Manitoba LGBT-ALL Chamber of Commerce?

 

There are many benefits to membership, including:

 

Getting Connected

  • Chamber Members love to meet new people and develop new business by networking at our monthly business growth events Business Connections Breakfasts and Brewing Up Business Mixers
  • Attend a workshop or seminar hosted by the Chamber.
  • Volunteer with the Chamber Executive – increase your visibility while supporting the Chamber with your skills and enthusiasm
  • Share your expertise by sponsoring a program and reap the benefits of supporting the work of the Chamber while receiving extensive visibility for your business.

Advertising

  • Members receive an online profile in our Business Directory.
  • We offer Online Advertising on the Chamber website = both affordable and highly visible.
  • The Chamber works closely with Travel Manitoba, Tourism Winnipeg and others to ensure visibility of member businesses to visitors.

Affiliations

  • Manitoba LGBT* Chamber is an affiliate member of the Canadian Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
  • Discounted participation in the CGLCC Supplier Diversity Program.  More information can be found here.

General Membership Benefits

  • Online directory listing
  • Monthly business growth events
  • Advertising opportunities
  • Business referrals – talk to future clients, customers, or employers
  • Local issue representation
  • Discounts on Chamber events
  • Access to exclusive Chamber programs
  • Gain useful tips, ideas, strategies, and insights around business and economic development
  • Interact with LGBT community leaders
  • Build your leadership skills and mentor others
  • Receive expert advice through programs & seminars
  • Subscription toLGBT* Business in Manitoba– our blog and e-newsletter
  • Committee opportunities
  • Member-to-member discounts
  • Email alerts

To join the Chamber click on the “Membership” button at the top of the page and then choose “Join Today!”

For answers to you membership questions, email the Chamber at membership@mb-lgbt.biz.