- A membership organization of approximately 500 businesses and individuals.
- A super-connector between the diverse components of island life.
- The voice of business and an amplifier of vision for our community.
- Dedicated staff members and volunteers working to enhance local business through member support, marketing, tourist information services, and community enrichment.
- Access to an exclusive network of island business peers
- Monthly social opportunities
- Promote your work through our channels:
- Weekly newsletter
- Social media cross promotion
- Sponsorship opportunities
- Special events
- In-office displays
- Tourist information desk and ferry kiosk
- Access to the Winslow conference room
- Business directory listing on our website
- Business advocates with an audience at COBI
The Chamber has three standard levels of membership, based simply on the number of Full Time Equivalent employees that your organization currently has – plus a few special levels designed to support creativity, entrepreneurship and our community.
- Chamber Member w/1-10 Full Time Employees: $275 per year
- Chamber Member w/11-50 Full Time Employees: $525 per year
- Chamber Member w/51+ Full Time Employees: $775 per year
- Nonprofit Member (501c3 or 501c6): $275 per year
- Individual Member (Community Chamber supporter, or realtor/agent/other employee/contractor associated with a company that is already a member at the full rate but who wants to also be a member in their own right and receive a separate listing in the directory): $125 per year
- Individual Artist/Artisan Member: $125 per year
- Entrepreneur/Start-up Business Member (introductory rate for new businesses with business license first issued in the past year): $125
- 2nd simultaneous annual membership for the same ownership group receives a 25% discount
- 3rd simultaneous annual membership for the same ownership group receives a 50% discount
- 4th (or more) simultaneous annual membership for the same ownership group receives a 75% discount
Email Member Services directly for assistance.
One-month Application Process
You will receive an email confirmation of your application and receipt for your membership dues payment. Staff will then review your application and forward your application for approval by our Board of Directors at their next regularly scheduled board meeting. Please note that the Board meets once a month on the 3rd Thursday, so it may take up to three weeks for your application to be reviewed.
Look for your New Member Decision
Once staff receives a decision from the Board, they will contact you immediately to inform you of one of three scenarios.
- If your application is approved, you will receive a welcome email, and your member decal will be sent to you.
- If your application is not approved, your membership dues will be refunded in full, and details of the Chamber’s appeal process will be sent to you.
- If more information is requested by Board, that will be gathered and application resubmitted for consideration at next Board meeting
Tell the world!
If approved, it is now time to announce your membership – Chamber staff will work with you to explain all your new benefits and to create a New Member Spotlight article for distribution in the weekly Chamber email newsletter and social media accounts. Additionally, there is the option to schedule an official Bainbridge Chamber ribbon cutting event- we are always excited to come help introduce our new members to the community!
If you have any questions or would like more details in the meantime, please come on in and speak to our team in person at 395 Winslow Way E, or contact us online, or call 1-206-842-3700.