GBA Membership Information

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Graham Business Association is a vital and interesting group. There are wonderful networking opportunities.  Join us today to help build your community. 

1. Fill out the MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (click on the Application button below). 
2. An INVOICE will be emailed to the Primary Contact.  Check or credit card payment is accepted.

• Joining the Graham Business Association is an excellent business strategy.  It tells consumers that your business is reputable, that you care about your customers, and that you are involved in the community.  Enjoy a GBA Member plaque to proudly display at your business.
• A recent study by the American Chamber of Commerce found that over 60% of people have a more positive view of and are more likely to do business with companies that are members of the local Business Association. That same percentage is more likely to purchase goods and services from a business that is a Graham Business Association member.
• The Graham Business Association provides networking and advertising opportunities with other businesses that no other organization can provide.
• The Graham Business Association has established relationships with local city officials, county officials, state legislators, and congressional leaders who can be called upon when business issues arise. 
• Website directory listing
• Sharing your Social Media events
• Catered breakfast during the monthly meeting
• Networking meetings with Speakers
• Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting events
• Yearly Scholarship Auction
• Government advocacy at local and state levels
• Phone and email address list (members only)
• Sponsorship opportunities for meetings and publications
• “What's good for Graham is good for Business”
• GBA MOM opportunity - Graham Business Association Member of the Month!   Our Graham Business Association Member of the Month (GBAMOM) program is a unique way to highlight your business for an entire month.  By using this marketing tool, your business will be highlighted on our social media platforms for the entire month. Showcased on the Member Directory page of the website.  Plus, you’ll receive five minutes to highlight your business during our monthly meeting. This popular program is only $75.00.  Ask about securing your month today!   

Mark your calendar and join us on the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
We gather at 7:00 a.m. for networking and our meeting/program kicks off at 7:30 a.m. 

The paid Primary Contact Member and Additional Associate(s) must check-in when attending the Graham Business Association member meetings.  Any additional representatives from the Business/Organization/ Company must also check-in and the cost will be $10.00 per person if not already a paid Associate Member.  

Membership dues are pro-rated and cover one Primary Contact Member per business, annually January-December.  Additional Associate(s) members may be added to Business/ Organization/ Company membership. 

New Member:
Annual Primary Contact NEW Member dues are $300.
Annual Additional Associate NEW Member(s) dues are $115.
A one-time administration set-up fee is included in all New Member dues   

Renewing Member:
Annual Primary Contact Member renewal dues are $250.
Annual Additional Associate Member(s) renewal dues are $100. 

Members

• A catered breakfast is available and free to paid GBA members.  
• Non-paid Associates of a current paid GBA member, pay a nominal fee of only $10.00.

Non-Members

• First Time Guests of paid GBA members are free.  First visit only.   Additional meetings are $20 each.
• Non-members may attend our meetings for a nominal fee of only $20.00. 

Payment

• Checks and credit cards are accepted

Magnetic nametags are provided for the paid Contact Member Name and paid Additional Associate(s).  Additional or replacement GBA nametags may be purchased for $10.00.  

One Graham Business Association Membership plaque is provided per Business/ Organization/ Company Name. 

Inviting guests to attend our meetings is a great way to expose them to everything the GBA has to offer with the potential of increasing our membership. You may invite non-GBA Members to attend our GBA Monthly Meetings to enjoy networking and meeting opportunities we offer.   See Meeting Fees. 

Check or credit cards are accepted.

New members:  After filling out your application the Primary Contact will be emailed an Invoice with an option to pay online or to print the invoice and pay by check.  

Current members:  Renewal invoices will automatically be sent out at the end of the year.

By Mail: If you prefer to pay by check, please send it to PO Box 163, Graham, WA 98338-0163. Make checks payable to “GBA” or “Graham Business Association”.  

Questions:  Email thegrahambusinessassociation@gmail.com