About chamber Membership
Here are just some of the benefits of becoming a Member of the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce:
Get to know your community’s business leaders and fellow chamber members by attending networking events & participating on committees.
The Chamber holds workshops, seminars, and conferences for members to gain new knowledge and skills to enhance your business.
With a new Chamber Membership you will gain free promotion and publicity by being featured in the Chamber Newsletter, Social Media, and gain opportunities for low cost advertising.
The Chamber initiates more B2B Commerce and more opportunities for networking and connecting local professionals than is available through most other local organizations.
Chamber Events provide members with opportunities to get to know new people and expand your prospect base. Events and Committees are a fun way for members to become more engaged with the community.
The Chamber serves as an advocate on the state and local levels on behalf of our members and business interests.
Membership Investment is now based on our tiered dues system, which allows you to pay into the benefits you want! You can also include add-ons for a fully customizable membership that is right for you.
The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)6 Non-Profit Organization. Members Investment in the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce may be tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense, but not as a charitable tax deduction for federal tax purposes.
2026 Tiered DUes
What are tiered Dues?
Our tiered dues system allows you to select a tier that best suits your business or organization’s needs, rather than being required to pay based on how many employees you have. The tiered dues have certain benefits baked into them, with a menu of add-ons that you can include into your membership for a fully customizable membership experience. Click here to see a breakdown of the tiers, or read below for a detailed explanation of each tier.
Champion $250 Annually
This base tier is for members who are interested in supporting the Chamber and receiving all of the basic benefits included with Chamber membership.
Great for small businesses just starting out!
Connect $500 Annually
This tier is for members looking to better connect with the community. It is the first tier that automatically grants access to your business listing in the Discover Williston app and the BetterCulture resource hub. This tier also includes all of the basic benefits of Chamber membership.
This tier is ideal for businesses looking to find interactive ways to connect with customers or clients.
Engage $1,000 Annually
This tier is designed for members interested in having the community engage with them. This tier includes a premium listing in the membership directory for one month, the Chamber’s most visited page with thousands of hits every year.
This tier is great for established businesses and organizations looking for greater visibility and reach.
Grow $2,000 Annually
This tier includes the next level of BetterCulture access: Leadership Essentials Lite, which offers resources for building stronger leaders in your organization. It also includes a 50% discount for hosting Business After Hours, a program that brings the public to you to showcase your business.
This tier is great for businesses and organizations looking to invest in their leadership and expand their network and foster community growth.
Lead $3,000 Annually
This tier is for members looking for ways to give back to the community, with a baked-in Gold Level Sponsorship for an event of your choice. It also includes the full Leadership Essentials package from BetterCulture, building your leaders to foster a strong working environment. Also included in this tier is a premium listing in the membership directory, helping you stand out among the members with all of the bells and whistles.
This tier is designed for large organizations looking to invest in the community and by extension, their employees, maximizing your return on investment.
Star $5,000 Annually
This is the highest tier available to Chamber members, designed for the cream of the crop of the business community. This tier includes a baked-in Platinum sponsorship for an event of your choice, the Executive Team Workshop package from BetterCulture, and a full year of your logo being featured on the footer of the Chamber website and all newsletters sent by the Chamber.
This tier is designed for the greatest return on investment for businesses and organizations.
What are the Add-ONS?
Add-ons are additional benefits that you can add to your membership, which include advertising opportunities, sponsorships, and programs.
Advertisements:
Community & M2M e-Newsletters
First Month - FREE
Additional Month - $100
One Year - $1,000
List your advertisement at the end of our e-newsletters in the Member Advertisement section.
Please include a graphic, text, and URLs
Member Directory
One Month - $150
One Year - $1,500
Feature your advertisement on our membership directory — the most visited page on our website. Link to a URL.
Dimensions for ad: 936 x 120 px
Community Calendar
One Month - $125
One Year - $1,200
Feature your advertisement on our site’s community calendar, ideal for community engagement. Link to a URL.
Dimensions for ad: 936 x 120 px
Membership Application
One Month - $100
One Year - $1,000
Feature your advertisement on our page for Membership Applications, ideal for B2B marketing. Link to a URL.
Dimensions for ad: 936 x 120 px
Additional Add-ons:
Business After Hours Host - $300
This monthly* networking program is a great way to bring the community into your business and showcase your products and/or services. Click here to learn more.
*Not available for January or July
Milestone Celebration - $100
After utilizing your free ribbon cutting of the year, add this on to celebrate a renovation, new location, or other milestone in your business growth.
BetterCulture- Leadership Essentials Lite - $100
Leadership Essentials Lite: This add-on grants you access to the basic Leadership Essentials webinars and modules.
BetterCulture- Leadership Essentials - $399
Leadership Essentials FULL: This add-on grants you access to the full suite of Leadership Essentials webinars and modules.
BetterCulture- Great Executive Teams - $499
Great Executive Teams: This add-on grants you access to the full toolkit from BetterCulture designed for C-Suite and top-level managers of your organization.
Mailing Labels - $50
Purchase a set of mailing labels for all of our Chamber Members.
Event Sponsorships
All Chamber events have the following level of sponsorships available:
Bronze - $500
Silver - $1,000
Gold - $2,000
Platinum - $5,000
Here are a list of our annual events that you can sponsor (sponsorships are available on a first come first served basis):
Stars of Williston - This annual awards ceremony is held by the Chamber to honor all of our members and recognize individuals and organizations with the following awards: Distinguished Western Star Award, Williston Leadership Award, Generation Next Award, Community Engagement Award, E. Ward Koeser Advocacy Award, Champion of Agriculture Award, Chamber Connector Award.
Teacher Appreciation - This annual event takes place at the end of the school year to celebrate and recognize outstanding educators in Williston. The awards given at this event include Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, and the Pear Award (given to a para/support staff).
Junior Market: A Kids’ Vendor Show - Junior Market is an event that showcases Williston's young entrepreneurs' unique businesses and flex their talents in creative ways. The public are welcome to join us and experience this wonderful vendor show!
Farm to Table - This annual dinner brings the community together to learn about and enjoy North Dakotan grown foods, between livestock, crops, and drinks. The event is spearheaded by the Chamber’s Agriculture Committee.
National Civics Bee® - This new program will give Williston students a chance to showcase their civics knowledge in an essay competition and a live component where participants are quizzed on topics related to civics.
Holiday Lights Parade - This beloved event is the Chamber’s most well-attended event. This event is a great opportunity to help spread the holiday cheer.
General Sponsorship Benefits
(Please note that sponsorship benefits are event-specific and may vary based on event)
Bronze Sponsorship ($500):
Company name recognized in programs and website
Company name recognized by emcee
Silver Sponsorship ($1,000):
Company name recognized on event signage, programs, website, and all event promotions
Sponsor recognized by emcee
Two event tickets OR one registration
Gold Sponsorship ($2,000):
Medium Company logo displayed on event signage, programs, and all event promotions
Sponsor recognized by emcee
Four event tickets OR two registrations
Platinum Sponsorship ($5,000):
Large company logo displayed on event signage, programs, and all event promotions
Sponsor recognized by emcee
Introduction of company by Lead representative to welcome attendees
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What our members Are Saying
“one of the advantages of being a member is the opportunity to be involved in Chamber-sponsored projects and activities that help to improve our community.”
— Chuck Wilder, Owner, Books on Broadway
“i have personally been able to make new CONNECTIONS, bring new clients into my business as well as help other business leaders in our community. The chamber of commerce is an asset to this community and an asset to businesses in our area.”
— Jessi Ruiz, MonDak Portables
“One things of note that i like to explain to prospects is a great benefit of being with the chamber is the wide variety of people you are able to engage with. i’ve personally found most of my local area service providers through relationships i’ve built at the chamber.”
— John Lisle, Co-Owner, S&B Helical Pier Specialists
“I have always found the Chamber to be a significant source for not only new businesses, but for current businesses as an avenue to network with current and potential new customers.”
— George Smith, The Renaissance Companies