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Benefits and Pricing
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Membership Benefits
As a member of Greater Fort Wayne Inc., you gain access to a range of benefits designed to help you thrive in today’s competitive market. From exclusive savings and strategic connections to high-visibility promotions and community-building initiatives, your membership is an investment in both your business’s growth and Fort Wayne-Allen County’s prosperity. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, cut costs, or make a meaningful impact locally, GFW Inc. has tailored resources and events to meet your needs.
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Connect and Learn
Connect to the business community to grow your business, elevate your profile, and sharpen your skills.
Opportunities include:
- Building your network at events like Meet Me @ 5:05.
- Sharing sales contacts through Leads Groups.
- Developing your talents in our Leadership Fort Wayne program.
Whatever you’re looking for, we’ll get you plugged in.
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A Better and Bolder Allen County
As a member, you support the bold projects that make our community a better place to live and do business–and it’s paying off.
In recent years, Fort Wayne – Allen County has been named:
- One of the fastest-growing metros in the Great Lakes region.
- One of the hottest housing markets in America.
- One of the top 10 cities for new graduates to start a career.
And when we grow, your pool of potential customers and employees grows, too. Since 2014, we’ve worked with companies that have added $641 million in new annual payroll. Those are real dollars, flowing right back into our local business community–including your company.
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Exclusive Discounts and Business Services
Save money with member-to-member discounts on business-critical items like:
- Office supplies
- Employee health insurance
- Phone and broadband service
Plus, for members, we offer free notary services and can chamberize your certificates of origin–no extra charge.
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More Perks
With so many perks of membership, there’s something for everyone. Here are even more of our most popular membership benefits:
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Networking and Community Building
- Invitations to investor-only events and programs.
- Reduced-rate admission to networking events, where you’ll build the connections that grow your business.
- CEO Roundtables, where you can get trustworthy insights and best practices from fellow executives.*
- Leads Groups, where you can smash your sales goals with a little help from your friends.*
- GFW Inc. Women’s Network membership, full of opportunities to get plugged into the business community and empowered to be your best self.*
- Ribbon-cutting event support–we’ll help you make a splash as you celebrate your grand opening.*
* Additional fees apply.
Marketing and Visibility
- Access to GFW Inc. conference rooms for your offsite meetings or a day away to get things done.
- Listing in the GFW Inc. online business directory, where you can put your best foot forward.
- Investor-only job board to recruit your next star employee.
- “Hot Deals” special investor promotions.
- Email banner ad opportunities that put your brand directly into other members’ inboxes.*
* Additional fees apply.
Cost Savings and Discounts
- Exclusive “Partner Perks” discounts that help you save on core expenses.
- Reduced-rate admission to networking events, where you’ll build the connections that grow your business.
- Notarizations and C/Os at no charge to protect your bottom line.
Facilities and Resources
- Access to the GFW Inc. online calendar, where you can post your events and boost visibility–and attendance.
- Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly subscription to stay in the loop on the local business community.
Advocacy and Business Support
- Business advocacy services that cut through red tape and maintain a superior business climate.
Membership Pricing
Annual membership dues are calculated based on the number of employees who work for your company/organization within Allen County. Each part-time employee counts as one-half employee.
The formula is: Membership dues rate = Full-time employees + (Part-time employees x ½)
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Sole proprietor: $250 Annual Dues
Investment Level 1 (2-10 employees): $400 Annual Dues
Investment Level 2 (11-20 employees): $600 Annual Dues
Investment Level 3 (21-50 employees): $800 Annual Dues
Investment Level 4 (51-100 employees): $1,000 Annual Dues
Investment Level 5 (101-150 employees): $2,500 Annual Dues
Investment Level 6 (151+ employees): $5,000 Annual Dues
Visionary Investor: $10,000+ Annual Dues
ADD Summit Investor: $30,000+ Annual Dues
Discounts are available for:
- Nonprofit organizations
- Members of another chamber of commerce
- Startup organizations less than 3 years old
- Organizations with more than 1 location
Your Growth Starts Here
From company expansions and workforce development to financial planning and beyond, our services are completely free. Contact us today.
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