The Des Moines Area Black Chamber will identify, support, economically empower, and develop sustainable black-owned and black-supporting businesses in Des Moines, Iowa area communities through advocacy, training, informing, and resource development. Membership is open to any person, association, company, corporation, partnership or estate having a positive interest in helping to achieve the objectives of the Chamber. All Members must agree with and adhere to the Code of Ethics as published on the Chamber’s website.
All Corporate Business Levels Include:
- Complimentary quarterly luncheons with key business leaders
- Invitations to private receptions
- Invitations to special VIP events throughout the year
- Invitations to attend Board of Directors meetings as a member of the Board of Advisors
- Unlimited business locations listed in the online Membership Directory (all locations other than corporate HQ must be within the area we serve)
- Exclusive economic development updates from Des Moines Area Black Chamber leadership
- Opportunity to advertise in the newcomer Welcome Kits and Chamber “new member packets”
- Complimentary exhibit table and logo at all Black Chamber Member Events for a year
- All other benefits listed below
All Non-Corporate Business Levels Include:
- Upgraded online Business Directory listing including a business profile to market your company
- Up to three business category listings in the Online Business Directory
- Multiple locations listed in the online Business Directory (up to five locations, including the corporate office)
- Complimentary exhibit table at one (1) Membership Event
- Access to all the Black Chamber advertising opportunities including sponsorships, print and web advertising at a discounted rate
- All other benefits listed below
All Memberships Include:
- Membership decal to be displayed on the window at your place of business
- Complimentary admission for you and up to 2 of your employees at Chamber business networking events
- Opportunity to be involved in Des Moines Area Black Chamber Committees
- Access to leadership programs at a discounted rate
- Access to professional development programs at a discounted rate
- Complimentary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new businesses or new locations
- Complimentary Welcome to the Chamber Ceremony for new members
- Opportunity to submit a press release for the Chamber website and/or newsletter
- Opportunity to be involved in the Black Chamber Committees – highly encouraged
- Eligibility for e-blast publications
- Participation with member-to-member affinity discount programs
- Eligibility to create and share your own affinity discount program
- Opportunity to be nominated for Awards and recognitions
- Advocacy on your behalf at the local, state, and federal levels