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Meaningful Connections
Develop lasting relationships through networking events, business mixers, industry groups, and leadership opportunities.
Member benefits
Build your business. Expand your network. Strengthen our community.
Membership in the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber is more than joining a business organization. It's becoming part of Arizona's largest network dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ and allied businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs.
Whether you're launching your first business, leading an established company, or looking to demonstrate your organization's commitment to inclusion, Chamber membership connects you with the people, resources, and opportunities that help businesses thrive.
For individuals
Individual membership has a place here, too.
Individual membership is for professionals, elected officials and students who do not have a business membership. It includes access to core Chamber opportunities:
- Member networking, mixers and community connections
- Workshops, educational programs and professional development
- Advocacy and representation in the regional business community
- Committee, volunteer and community participation opportunities
Current individual annual dues are $25 for students, $50 for retirees, $75 for Friends of the Chamber and $100 for elected officials. See the full membership levels and dues.
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Why join the Equality Chamber?
Your membership is an investment in both your business and the LGBTQ+ business community. As a member, you'll gain access to:
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Business Growth
Increase your visibility through our online directory, sponsorship opportunities, referrals, and promotional channels.
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Professional Development
Access workshops, educational programs, leadership training, and business resources designed to help you grow.
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Advocacy & Representation
Be part of a collective voice advancing policies and initiatives that support LGBTQ+ businesses and an inclusive economy.
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Community Impact
Support programs that empower LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, professionals, students, and future business leaders through the Equality Chamber Foundation.
What's included
Member benefits include:
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Lead Generation
- Free listing on the GPECC website directory, with logo & video capability
- Business Connect requests: members and non-members can post inquiries to you about goods and services
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Monthly Events & Networking
- First Friday Lunch and Networking Event: ticket discounts ($110 annual value per attendee)*
- Monthly Mixers: free access for members ($200 annual value per attendee)*
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Special Event Access & Discounts
- RISE Small Business Conference
- HERO Awards*
- Queer Summer Market
- Queer Holiday Market
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Business & Marketing Opportunities
- Holiday Gift Guide
- Discounted information tables at lunches and mixers
- Event sponsorship and marketing opportunities
- Integrated website advertising
- E-Blast updates and news distribution ads
- Promotion of holiday deals on online marketing platforms
- Organic marketing opportunities on GPECC social media when you tag us
- Blog posts on the GPECC website
- Visibility in the Member Directory
- Phoenix LGBTQ+ Community Calendar: add your events (the calendar gets over 14k hits a month)
- Access to the Equality Chamber Job Board for recruiting
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Educational & Development Resources
- Access to Business Boot Camp application
- Curated webinars and trainings
- Professional development partnerships with corporate partners
- Free National LGBTBE Certification for supplier diversity ($799 value)
- Access to grant applications through subscription sites like GrantWatch ($200 value)
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Community & Volunteer Opportunities
- Learn how to become a Safe Space
- Committee and volunteer opportunities
- LGBTQ+ community outreach
- LGBTQ+ Nights Out and other community events
- Employee Resource Group (ERG) partnership opportunities
- Connections with the LGBTQ+ community, nonprofits, and allied businesses
- Industry specific meet-ups
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Additional Benefits
- Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for Grand Openings
- Member discounts
- Access to Hot Deals and member-to-member discounts
- Use of the GPECC Proud Member logo for member website and marketing materials
- Advocacy at the local and state levels
- Free access to a Notary Public
Individual memberships include the benefits listed here. See membership levels and dues.