Member Benefits
Why Make the Investment?
Benefits and Privileges of SSWBN Individual Membership
Selecting to join the South Shore Women’s Business Network shows that you know the value of investing in your business. Established over 17 years ago, SSWBN is made up of 300 members and regularly communicates with another 1400 South Shore professionals. We host close to 50 annual events and represent a broad cross section of area businesses. That’s why we are called the “premier” Networking organization on the South Shore. Your membership comes with a wealth of benefits and privileges.
Business listing in the On-line Web Directory: Get recognized on the web!
Monthly Opportunities to Network with Area Professionals: an average of 4 events each month
Member pricing at all Network events: Regularly scheduled luncheons and breakfasts – $25 ($40 non-members); Lunch & Learn – $20 (non-members $25). Note additional savings available to members who purchase pre-paid lunch/breakfast punch card.
Opportunities to Showcase Your Business: Schedule a 3-minute presentation at our monthly breakfast OR lunch free of charge with coordinator Paula Lind of O’Donoghue Insurance at plind@odinsurance.com ; Be SSWBN’s “featured business” in the monthly newsletter for $50. Sponsor an event complete with speaking opportunity, pre and event day promotion (sponsorships are paid opportunities contact Katie Howard at khoward@sswbn.org or see here.
Opportunity to offer other members a discount: Send your discount to khoward@sswbn.org. It will be listed on your profile and our member discount page.
Opportunity to Utilize On-Line Newsletter: share business connections and success through the “Connections” column, be the “Featured Business” in our monthly on line news letter ($50); secure an on-going column ($150/mo.). Send “Connections” to: Kristen Ford Herdandez kristen@premierepros.com. Send “Movin on Up” to: Roberta Sousa roberta.sousa@rocklandtrust.com. All other newsletter inquiries send to Katie Howard at khoward@sswbn.org
Become a “Friend of SSWBN”: “Friends of SSWBN” donate specific services needed by SSWBN to support the Network. Contact Katie Howard for details at khoward@sswbn.org.
Opportunity to serve on SSWBN Teams and/or Board of Directors: team chairs and Board President can consult on other pre-requisites
Eligible for participation in SSWBN Roundtable: giving members the benefit of advisory board counsel. Contact Membership Coordinator Michelle Lathrop at info@sswbn.org for more information.
Win and Learn! – As a member SSWBN you can apply for the Learning Lottery. The SSWBN Educational Foundation periodically offers $250 grants for you to further your educational purposes. Winners are drawn from the applicants in lottery fashion and announced at upcoming events. Click here for the application http://sswbnedfund.org/grants/
Eligible for incentive programs: A free lunch coupon is awarded to any member who brings a new member into the Network. At year end, the member bringing in the most new members is awarded 1 free annual membership.
Build Credibility: Membership in professional associations increases your personal and professional credibility. Be sure to publicize your membership in SSWBN in your promotional materials and on your website.
What Your Investment Costs: Annual Membership Dues
Individual Membership $250* – One representative from one company/business
Secondary Individual $200 – Second employee from member company
Corporate Membership $1000 – Unlimited memberships within a single company plus additional benefits – Speak with SSWBN Director of Member Services
Partner Memberships $2500 and up – Click here for details or contact Katie Howard at khoward@sswbn.org
*Additional Listing $30 – For members who would like to list a second business or for members who would like to be listed in 2 different directory categories
