Membership

Connect for Business Success.

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The Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce represents businesses of every size and type across the region, from sole proprietors to the largest employers in South King County

The Chamber works to promote and support the regional business community through programs, events, and economic development initiatives that expand market access, strengthen the local workforce, and grow the regional economy. When you join, your business gains a team focused on your success and a network of employers invested in the same market you serve.

Business leaders in our Chamber network are investing in strategic community growth through membership. Together we Take the Federal Way to economic success.

Membership Built Around Your Business

Membership levels are organized around the type of business you lead. Dues are calculated on a fair share-rate by number of employees. Two part-time employees count as one full-time employee. Board members who are retired from the business community may be included in your count. There is a one-time fee to connect new members to their exclusive online portal.

Entrepreneurs Sole proprietors, independent professionals, home-based businesses, and startups building their first customer base. Employees: 1 to 5 full-time. Annual investment: $450. New member total: $485.

Baseline Business Established small businesses with a dedicated core team, such as family-owned shops, professional offices, and neighborhood service providers. Employees: 6 to 10 full-time. Annual investment: $550. New member total: $585.

Small Business Growing businesses with multiple roles and staff, such as restaurants, retailers, contractors, and professional service firms. Employees: 11 to 20 full-time. Annual investment: $650. New member total: $685.

Core Business A range of industry sectors such as clinics, trades firms, and retail and food service operations. Employees: 21 to 50 full-time. Annual investment: $800. New member total: $835.

Enterprise Business Regional companies with a significant local workforce and a broad customer footprint. Employees: 51 to 100 full-time. Annual investment: $1,250. New member total: $1,285.

Foundation Business Large local employers whose operations support the regional economy, such as manufacturers, distributors, and health care providers. Employees: 101 to 300 full-time employees. Annual investment: $2,000. New member total: $2,035.

Major Business Major employers and institutions with a substantial presence in the regional labor market. Employees: 301 to 500 full-time. Annual investment: $2,200. New member total: $2,235.

Anchor Employer The region's largest employers, including corporate headquarters, health systems, educational institutions, and public agencies that anchor the local economy. Employees: 501 or more full-time. Annual investment: $3,500. New member total: $3,535.

Member Benefits

Every membership includes an industry listing in the Chamber's searchable Business Directory at fedwaychamber.com, organized by your SIC/NAICS code. Chambers of Commerce are verified by Google as trusted sources, so your Federal Way Chamber listing strengthens your business presence in online searches.

The one-time connection fee of $35 gives you 24/7 access to your exclusive member portal. From your office or on the go, you can post member-to-member discounts, hot deals for consumers, job postings, events on the business calendar, and company news releases, along with event discounts and more.

As a growth hub in South King County, the Chamber provides resources to provide businesses, elected officials, and other stakeholders with information to support data-driven strategies for economic growth in the region. You can find data with studies, reports, and other resources online for economic development, business, advocacy, and more.

The Chamber also offers workshops, seminars, roundtables, briefings, training, and networking programs designed to connect you to the ideas, issues, and skills that drive business growth.

Ready to Join?

Complete the Membership Application online, or call the Chamber at 253-838-2605-- we'd love to meet with you.

Candidate & Elected Official Memberships

To join as an elected official or candidate for office, Contact the Chamber.

The Chamber welcomes all candidates for elected office to join the Chamber during the election season. Candidate memberships will be at a discounted rate of $330 and run from the point of filing for office through the general election. In the event a candidate is elected to office, they may choose to continue membership as an elected official by investing the $100 balance of regular membership dues for the remainder of the year.

The individual candidate is entitled to the benefits of the Chamber during this time. The Candidate discounted membership fee must be paid in one lump sum.

Elected Officials are also encouraged to hold individual memberships in the Chamber through the Elected Official membership category, which includes a separate contact entry in the Elected Official section of the Chamber Directory.

Only organizations may qualify as Pivotal Partners with the Chamber and will be recognized in a branded, marketing campaign throughout the year. Such marketing will not feature individual Elected Officials.

Business Owners or employees of a Business Owner seeking elected office cannot use their Business membership, but must join the Chamber through a separate Candidate membership . The Candidate membership is for the Candidate only and does not include the Candidate’s campaign employees. Campaign personnel may not be added to the Candidate’s Business membership

Candidate members of the Chamber are welcome to access the Chamber network to learn more about their fellow members and their business interests, but not for campaigning purposes. Candidate members shall not hand out campaign literature at Chamber events. A shared candidate display table will be available at monthly meetings during campaign season.

In accordance with applicable law, any and all event registration fees for the Candidate must be paid by the Candidate and not by a Pivotal Partner or Business member.

Candidate Forum

The Chamber hosts a Candidate Forum which follows the election cycle for City and State election races. The Chamber includes other election races in an annual questionnaire which is disseminated to the Chamber membership via a special publication and to the community on the Chamber website.

If a Candidate is an Elected Official of a Pivotal Partner, they may not display their campaign literature at the Candidate Forum unless they hold a Candidate membership with the Chamber. Similarly, a Business Owner or an employee of a Business Owner, who is seeking elected office must hold a Candidate membership with the Chamber to display their campaign literature at the Candidate Forum or membership meetings or Chamber events during the campaign season.

All Candidates and Elected Officials must be current in dues as of September 1 of the given election year in order to be recognized as a Chamber member.

Recommended by Government Affairs Committee, October 10, 2019

Adopted by Board of Directors, October 17, 2019

Updated dues, May 19, 2022

The Chamber is here for your business. It's easy to join business leaders in our membership invested and make the connections you need to grow your company, expand your marketing reach, and sharpen your professional skills.

Membership Application

Please note that two PTE equal one FTE.

Specialty Fee Structure

Hospitality: Hotel, Motel, Bed& Breakfast: $450, plus $4.00 per room.

Housing: Apartments, Condos, other residential: $450, plus $1.00 per room/unit

Satellite Offices: For businesses with satellite offices within the boundaries of Legislative District 30, the base fair share rate is calculated on the employee count of the physical Federal Way location. Employees from satellite offices can be added to the main account and the rate will be adjusted accordingly. District 30 geography includes Federal Way, Des Moines, Pacific, Algona, and unincorporated King County.

Service Clubs: Civic and social membership associations: $450. Chamber membership is designated solely to the club officers on behalf of the club, without substitution. Members of the organization are not considered employees.

Investor Packages

Businesses investing beyond membership through sponsorships and marketing are recognized for their support of the Chamber as Investors. In addition to the deliverables associated with marketing and events, Investors received continuous, shared brand promotion throughout the year. Packages are tailored to meet the needs of your business. We’re happy to design something just for your company! Call the Chamber at 253-838-2605

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