MEMBER BENEFITS
When you are a member of the Chamber, you are able access to a host of opportunities and benefits.
The mission of BCCI is to develop, educate, economically empower, sustain and promote African—American businesses by advocating for economic development through business legislative policies, entrepreneurship, procurement, community reinvestment, programmatic/professional development, and capitalistic activity within the State of Illinois.
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BRONZE SPONSORSHIP
Verbal recognition at events, Exposure to community and business leaders in attendance, Shared recognition and promotion on the chamber’s social media.
SILVER SPONSORSHIP
Verbal recognition at events, Exposure to community and business leaders in attendance, Shared recognition and promotion on the chamber’s social media, your company literature displayed at an information or entry table in the check-in area at events.
GOLD SPONSORSHIP
Verbal recognition at events, Prime seating at events, Introduction to community and business leaders in attendance, Shared recognition and promotion on the chamber’s social media, your company literature displayed at an information or entry table in the check-in area at events, Promotion via weekly e-blasts to chamber membership, Annual Luncheon with President and Chairman, Legislative advocacy.
PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP
Opportunity to speak at event (10-15 minutes), Prime seating at events, Verbal following: recognition at events, Introduction to community and business leaders in attendance, Shared recognition and promotion on the chamber’s social Link media, your company literature displayed at an information or entry table in the check-in area at events, Logo Visibility at all Events, Promotion via weekly e-blasts to chamber membership, Legislative Advocacy, Annual Luncheon with President and Networking Chairman.
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The mission of BCCI is to develop, educate, economically empower, sustain and promote African—American businesses by advocating for economic development through business legislative policies, entrepreneurship, procurement, community reinvestment, programmatic/professional development, and capitalistic activity within the State of Illinois.
All Membership/Partnership Includes
- Subscription to Quarterly E-Newsletter
- Access to Capital
- Lobby Day participation
- Business Webinars
- Annual Conference Discount
- Networking Mixers
- Badge for Website Display
- Newsletter Spotlight
- Chamber Ribbon Cutting
Discount for Chamber events
Access You have access to elected officials at the state and national level through the Illinois Chamber.
Full-Time Business Advocacy Our goal is to promote a pro-business agenda and defeat anti-business legislation, regulations and rules. The Chamber employs seven full-time business lobbyists.
Influence As a member, you can participate in our Government Affairs Council and have a direct voice in the development and recommendation of policy statements.
Resources Our publications and resources keep you up to date on member news, employment law issues and other topics of importance to Illinois businesses.
Electronic Publications – President’s Message, Government Affairs Report and Illinois Business Leader Magazine, On The Table w/ BCCI Chairman
Legislative Summary and Scorecard – after each General Assembly
State Chamber Alerts – Urgent policy information emailed to you as soon as you need to know about it
Involvement - Receive invitations to participate in governmental affairs briefings, programs and legislative coalition activities.
Special Events – Invitations to “Members Only” events, such as our Annual Meeting each summer in Chicago, meetings with government leaders and special events held throughout the state.
Education – Conferences, seminars and webinars are offered at a discount to Illinois Chamber members.
Exceptional Leadership – Our board is made up of men and women from small and medium sized businesses as well as large corporations throughout Illinois’ diverse business community.
Perks of being a member
- Verbal recognition at events
- Prime seating et events
- Introduction to community and business leaders in attendance
- Shared recognition and promotion on the chamber's social media
- your company literature displayed at an information or entry table in the check-in area at events
- Promotion via weekly e-blasts to chamber membership
- Annual Luncheon with President and Chairman
- Legislative advocacy
- Opportunity to speak at event (10-15 minutes)
- Prime seating at events
- Verbal following: recognition at events
- Introduction to community and business leaders in attendance
- Shared recognition and promotion on the chamber's social Link media
- your company literature displayed at an information or entry table in the check-in area at events
- Logo Visibility at all Events
- Promotion via weekly e-blasts to chamber membership
- Legislative Advocacy
- Annual Luncheon with President and Networking Chairman.
About the Chamber
The mission of BCCI is to develop, educate, economically empower, sustain and promote African–American businesses by advocating for economic development through business legislative policies, entrepreneurship, procurement, community reinvestment, programmatic/professional development, and capitalistic activity within the State of Illinois.