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Membership Benefits*
In addition to the valuable benefit of one-on-one and group networking, professional membership benefits* include:
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The ability to introduce yourself & your business to the room during meetings and most events
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Increased visibility via your listing on the Online Member's Directory linked to the online identity of your choice, ie... website, blog, LinkedIn profile, Facebook Page, etc...
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The opportunity to distribute your marketing materials via the Member's marketing tables at most events and meetings
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The opportunity to reserve a private marketing & sales table at luncheons & evening happy hour socials along with a 5 minute commercial speech to the room to highlight your business, products, and services
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3-4 different styles of meetings and events to attend every month (luncheons, book club, happy hour socials, and special workshops)
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The ability to list Membership as an accolade
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The chance to be awarded a prestigious Wibbey Award© by other Members
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Educational or inspiring presentations or interactive exercises at luncheons for professional or personal growth
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The ability to participate in EWIB Member-to-Member discounts when applicable
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Affiliation with an organization that donates to local charities
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Possible opportunity to host a presentation at a meeting or event. (See Member’s Only area for qualification requirements)
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Opportunity to be shown as a “Featured Member” for a day on EWIB’s Facebook Page
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Possible opportunity to have your original content (articles, videos, or audio files) published on EWIB’s social media accounts. (see Members Only Area for details & requirements)
In addition, Members acquire a sales force working on their behalf. There will be opportunities to create alliances with other women in similar or complimentary businesses. Meeting content will include professional development strategies. (See our Meetings page for upcoming topics.) Your personal level of benefit will be proportional to your level of participation. Click here to learn How To Get The Most Out Of EWIB.
* Eastside Women In Business reserves the right to change, add, cancel, or omit any benefit of membership without prior notice.
Membership Dues
Annual dues are $120.00 and are due with application. Membership is issued to individuals, not businesses, is non-transferrable and cannot be sold. Dues and renewal fees are non-refundable. Renewals are due within 30 days of anniversary of member's initial membership payment. Memberships that have not been renewed within the allotted time are considered resignations unless prior arrangements have been made. Former members may request reinstatement at any time for a $10 processing fee in addition to their annual dues.
Please note that membership dues do not include meals/refreshments. Each woman buys her own meal or refreshments at meetings and that additional fees may be apply to special events and workshops such as awards galas. Please see our Meetings page for more information on respective events and meetings.
note: Eastside Women In Business reserves the right to change its terms or fees at any time without advance notice.
Membership Applications
Membership applications are available at meetings and must be approved by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall review each individual membership application and holds the right to refuse or terminate membership at its discretion. Criteria shall be based on the Code of Ethics and Professional Etiquette guidelines available at meetings.
Guests
Guests are very welcome at most of our events and meetings. Guests may attend up to two events (unless they are restricted to Members Only) prior to making application for membership. Guests are responsible for purchasing their own food and beverages at events and there is a $5 entrance fee for guests at our Evening Socials.
We invite you to come to an upcoming meeting or event and look forward to meeting you very soon.
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