BACC and SWCRC Membership Program

The Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber and the Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce have partnered together to provide western Wayne County businesses with access to impactful regional resources through a special affiliate membership program. Expand your network, take advantage of membership discounts, engage your potential clientele and vendors with large signature and networking events, and much more for only $105 a year. To qualify, your business must be located within the municipalities of Belleville, Sumpter, or Van Buren Township and must be a member in good standing with the Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Affiliate Members receive:

- - Access to attend networking events including Morning Sparks, Networking @ Noon, After Business, Ours! (ABO), Young Professional Group, quarterly Small Biz Workshops, and more.
  - Member prices on tickets to large signature events including Black Tie Gala and Expo, Women of Achievement Awards, Celebration of Downriver Partnerships, legislative and business forums and more.
  - Listing in the SWCRC online and printed directory (direct mailed to the entire membership, and distributed to the general public at high traffic locations throughout our region.)
  - Apply for our Leadership 21 program, giving you a powerful resource to develop your future organizational leaders. (Priority is given to Full Members in the application process).
  - SCORE business mentoring.
  - Special member-only discounts.
  - Advocacy services to elected officials via the SWCRC Public Policy Committee and Legislative Forums
  - Business brokerage services, LED lighting solutions, HR resources and more.
  - Receive weekly SWCRC Business e-Newsletter with valuable resources and important community information.

Interested in becoming a full member of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber? In addition to the above, full SWCRC members receive:

- - Hosting opportunities for SWCRC networking events.
  - Participate in SWCRC Committees, such as Public Policy and event committees.
  - Access to Chamber Connection Groups (lead referral groups).
  - Participate in the SWCRC annual Golf Outing.
  - Ability to purchase a booth and sponsorship for the SWCRC Black Tie Gala and other signature events.
  - Vendor opportunities for Taste of Downriver.
  - Expo tables at ABO networking events.
  - Serve on the SWCRC Board of Directors and Ambassador Committee.
  - Marketing opportunities through SWCRC email database (2700+ email addresses) and social media sites. Includes complimentary placement of your business ads in the weekly Business E-Newsletter!