Choose the membership level that best fits your business and your goals. Whether you’re looking to increase visibility, build connections, or take a more active leadership role in the community, we offer options designed to support businesses of all sizes. Find the membership that aligns with your needs and let’s grow together.

Non-Profit Membership: Our Non-Profit Membership is available exclusively to registered non-profit organizations and includes voting rights within the Association. This membership provides valuable opportunities to network, share information, and exchange resources with other local organizations and businesses. Members may support one another through direct referrals for services such as accounting, building maintenance, staff recruitment, and marketing. For newer organizations, membership offers immediate access to local contacts, helping to accelerate integration into the community. Through collaboration, shared resources, and a unified voice on important issues, this membership helps strengthen community impact, encourage healthy competition, and enhance the ability to serve the community effectively.

For-Profit Membership – Make a Difference: Our For-Profit Membership, Make a Difference, is a voting membership designed for businesses that want an active voice in shaping the future of the local business community. Members gain valuable opportunities to network, share information, and access shared resources that support business growth. Through direct collaboration, members can refer and support one another with services such as accounting, building maintenance, staff recruitment, and marketing. For new business owners, membership provides immediate connections to other local businesses, helping accelerate integration into the community. Together, members work to share resources, unite on important issues, and develop tools that strengthen profitability, encourage healthy competition, and attract customers to the community.

Vendor Membership: Our Vendor Membership is a non-voting membership designed for businesses that participate in multiple vendor events throughout the year and want a streamlined, cost-effective way to stay involved. Members who wish to have voting rights must select a For-Profit Membership. This membership provides access to a variety of popular community events, including—but not limited to—the Waterloo Wine Walk, Small Business Saturday, Wiener and Kraut Day, Spooktacular, and Cinco De Mayo. The Vendor Markets are not included , but can be purchased at additional prices. Vendor Members enjoy consistent opportunities to showcase their products and services, connect directly with customers, and build brand recognition while being part of Waterloo’s vibrant and growing event lineup.