Membership

Why Become a Member?

Membership with the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is open to businesses, organizations, and individuals of all backgrounds who want to grow, connect, and make a difference. While we are focused on addressing the unique needs of the Hispanic business community, our doors are open to anyone who believes in the power of inclusive economic development.

By joining, you gain access to a strong network, expert business counseling through our partnerships with local institutions, and opportunities to connect with the Latino community. Whether you need help with business planning, marketing, or financing, we’re here to support your success and celebrate your contributions to the region’s growth.

Membership Benefits

Business Networking

We are invested in platforms to promote our business community which include in-person events, a newsletter, website featuring a community calendar, member directory, and a job posting page to enhance recruitment efforts.

Business Development

The Hispanic Chamber works year round to support a strong local economy through its core values by fostering economic development and creating sustainable prosperity for the benefit of the greater Quad Cities area.

Advocacy

We are an organization of businesses and individuals seeking to further the collective interest of our community. In particular, we created the award-winning Empowering Latina Leadership Alliance (ELLA) group that facilitates new opportunities to benefit Latinas who are interested in pursuing networking opportunities and small business development.

Credibility

For over eleven years the Hispanic Chamber has become the respected source for your connection to the Latino community in the greater Quad Cities area. Becoming the only two time recipient of the Chamber of the Year award by the USHCC.

Multicultural Community

We help create a space for members and business owners of any background to participate in community and economic development through ribbon cuttings, business awards, and networking events. All of our programs were developed with the multicultural community in mind to create awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Partnerships

We create strong and developed partnerships with business service providers to offer technical services and connect our members to our unique cultural identity to generate new business opportunities.

Annual Member Fees

Exploring pricing plans: where affordability meets uncompromising for unmatched value and quality

Amigo Tier
$100/year

For individuals and microbusinesses.

Benefits:

Name listed in member directory (website)
Monthly newsletter
Invite to open networking & community events
Eligible for committee participation
Social media welcome spotlight
Ribbon cutting or business reintroduction
Access to small business seminars
Announcement in the newsletter

Growth Advocate Bronze
$1,000+/Year

Benefits:

All Small Business Builder benefits PLUS
- Logo on GQCHCC website
- Business spotlight in newsletter
- 2 free ads on social media
- Logo on Chamber repeat banner

Community Impact Leader Platinum
$7,500+/Year

Benefits:

All Strategic Partner Benefits PLUS
- Logo placement on all printed event signage
- 6 Gala tickets
- Co-host branding on a quarterly signature event
- Custom ad in newsletter (1x per year)
- Speaking opportunity at one major event

Community Connector
$250+/year

Small business 1-50

Benefits:

Name listed in member directory (website)
Monthly newsletter
Invite to open networking & community events
Eligible for committee participation
Social media welcome spotlight
Ribbon cutting or business reintroduction
Access to small business seminars
Announcement in the newsletter

Visibiility Partner Silver
$2,500+/Year

Benefits:

All Growth Advocate benefits PLUS
- Logo included in quarterly printed material
- Vendor table at one event
- Option to sponsor one Chamber workshop
- 2 Gala tickets

Visionary Leader Titanium
$10,000+/Year

Benefits:

All Community Impact Leader benefits PLUS
- Full Gala table (8 tickets)
- Logo featured on homepage
- Co-branded program or initiative
- Chamber-led small group business development workshop
- Guest on our YouTube Bridging Cultures Building Businesses
- Dinner with Executive Director and leadership team
- 2 free ads on website
- Story of support in Hola America

Small Business Builder
$500+/year

Business 51-100

Benefits:

All Community Connector benefits PLUS
- 1 free ad on newsletter $50 value
- 1 free social media ad

Strategic Partner Gold
$5,000+/Year

Benefits:

All Visibility Partner benefits PLUS
- 4 Gala tickets (half table)
- Custom business spotlight video
- Listed as supporting partner in press materials

Multicultural Champion
$25,000+/Year

Benefits:

All Visionary Leader Benefits PLUS
- Presenting sponsor of Gala or major initiative
- Custom press release and media coverage
- Interview in major publication
- Exclusive strategy session with Chamber leadership
- Year-round co-branded campaign (e.g., “Powered by [Your Company]”)
- VIP access & reserved seating at all events
- A commercial with promotion on all our social media