Membership FAQs

There are several levels of membership – elite, premier, and general — which offer various benefit packages per membership tier. The higher the level, the more access, engagement opportunities and benefits. View a full breakdown of all membership levels.

Companies of all sizes and type can benefit from a Chamber membership. As the voice for business in the 11-county Southeast Michigan region, a Chamber membership supports creating a business friendly climate and value for members. Memberships help businesses build stronger connections to grow their business, reduce the cost of doing business through member savings on products and services, and keeps businesses informed of regional issues and advocacy fighting for Chamber members at all levels of government.

• Networking and Convening: Identify and attend Chamber events for networking opportunities and business growth. Yearly, the Chamber hosts more than 60 events, featuring a robust schedule of unique and thoughtful programming reflective of the business community’s most relevant issues. Members receive member-pricing for all events and access to select member-only events throughout the year.
• Committee Involvement: Get involved in your membership by joining a Chamber committee. Members have the opportunity to join several different committees. Please note that some committees have certain requirements, time commitments and size limitations. Contact Lori Ostrow at 313.596.0394 if you are interested in joining a committee. Learn more about Chamber committees.
• Business Solutions: Maximize your membership by taking advantage of the vast portfolio of member benefits in the form of products, discounts, and service. Through strategic partnerships, the Chamber maximizes buying power and resources through an affiliate program that extends products and services to local chambers of commerce and diversity organizations across the country. A Chamber membership enables you to tap into these benefits for your employees and your business. Explore Chamber business solutions.
• Exposure: Gain exposure for your business with a Chamber membership through member news, member events, social media promotion, and more.
• Sponsorship: Advertising and sponsorship with the Chamber allow you to maximize the value of your membership and your marketing budget by connecting you with a strong business audience. Advertising and sponsorship with the Chamber are great ways to get your business in front of Southeast Michigan’s key decision makers. For more information or to receive a sponsorship kit, please contact Jim Connarn at 313.596.0391. Please note, sponsorship opportunities are an additional cost.

Members have the opportunity to join several different committees. Please note that some committees have certain requirements, time commitments and size limitations. Contact Lori Ostrow at 313.596.0394 if you are interested in joining a committee. Learn more about Chamber committees.

Involvement on the Board of Directors is limited to c-suite executives. Recruitment is handled by the Board of Directors. You can submit names to Sandra McGuire at 313.596.0312 or smcguire@detroitchabmer.com for consideration. This process typically takes place in the spring for next year’s elections.

Detroit Regional Chamber events are as diverse as the audiences that attend them. These events reach a wide range of Chamber members, from top regional executives and government leaders to small business owners. Through events, companies gain the opportunity to network with national, statewide and regional leaders, as well as Chamber members.

Advertising and sponsorship with the Chamber are great ways to get your business in front of Southeast Michigan’s key decision makers. For more information or to receive a sponsorship kit, please contact Jim Connarn at 313.596.0391.

All Chamber members have a dedicated engagement liaison that will help navigate their membership. Unsure who your engagement contact is, contact Lori Ostrow at 313.596.0394.

Yearly, the Chamber hosts more than 60 events, featuring a robust schedule of unique and thoughtful programming reflective of the business community’s most relevant issues. Members receive member-pricing for all events and access to select member-only events throughout the year.