Membership Benefits
Who can be a Member of Dubbo Chamber?
Dubbo Chamber welcomes all individuals and businesses that have an interest in the local business community. Chamber draws its membership from businesses large and small, from all industry sectors across the region. Under the Association Rules application for membership is open to those who accept the objects and rules of the association and consideration by the Board. Current membership ranges from large manufacturing business, home based business and individuals. The membership year runs from January to December, with subscription renewed at the beginning of the calendar year.Benefits of Membership
The advantages of joining the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce and Industry are both tangible and intangible, personal and professional. The DCCI initiates a host of annual events for the public, designed to increase awareness and participation in the business community of Dubbo (with member discounts extended to all business employees).
Member benefits include:
- Networking and marketing opportunities through our monthly meetings, interact with other local businesses to promote your business and find out about other products and services in the region
- Business advice and support on issues impacting on your business
- Periodical workshops on relevant 'hot topics'
- A body to lobby for improved services for the local business community
- Keep up to date with local business issues, news and events through our fortnightly e-news
- Free listing in our Chamber Members Directory both online with web connections
- Members discounts to attend Chamber events (attend 12 events, and you have recovered your membership)
- Member spotlight on the Chamber website
- Reach – three free advertisements/announcements per year in the Chamber Newsletter, $33 per ad/announcement thereafter
- Special programs for Chamber members including the Golf Tournament, Monthly Membership Breakfasts and the annual Rhino Business Awards
- Access to an extensive array of information resources including a regular Newsletter and access to the NSW Business Chamber resources
- This year the Chamber is also exploring the introduction of an affiliates program, where the Chamber will encourage and promote member to member discounts.
- Refer a new member and attend your next members’ breakfast free
Value of Membership
The price of membership varies with the size of your business of organisation. In 2012 the membership categories and fees are:
|
Membership Category |
Price (incl GST) |
|
Individual member |
$150 |
|
Sole Trader/2 – 4 Employees |
$220 |
|
5 – 15 Employees |
$290 |
|
16 – 50 Employees |
$440 |
|
51+ Employees |
$600 |
|
New business (less than 1 year old) |
$150 |
|
Not-for-profits |
$165 |
|
Joining fee* |
$33 |
Membership Period
Membership of the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce & Industry runs from 1 January to 31 December.
In 2012 membership fees are dropped to 1/2 price on 15 May 2012; and 1/4 price on 1 September 2012.
