Network DeSoto Specialist / Friday, August 23, 2024

Ambassadors' Cheat Sheet

This document is designed to help the ambassadors determine what package to access a prospective new member. It is not meant for public view.

Membership Level Determined by Qualification

Potential members of DAC must now qualify for their membership level. The use of this language puts control back into the hands of DAC to determine at which level the prospect should join, instead of leaving it to them to choose.

The qualifications are not exclusive to the level; a prospect may qualify for more than one level. In such case, the ambassador, through communication with the member, should determine the right level for the member and provide justification for their decision.

Current Membership Packages & Qualifications (2025)

Startup $300 Estimated Value: $1400	Micro-Enterprise $400 Estimated Value: $1320	Emerging Enterprise $1000 Estimated Value: $4230	Large Corporation $2000 Estimated Value: $11,850
QUALIFICATIONS
5 years or less in business Sole Proprietor, Partnership, of LLC 3 employees or less 1 location Managed by owners $20K annual revenue or less	More than 5 years in business Sole Proprietor, Partnership, of LLC 30 employees or less 2 locations or less Managed by owners $100K annual revenue or less	10 years or more in business Formation as a corporation Managed by owners or a Board of Directors Up to 100 employees 10 locations or less $500K or less in annual revenue	10 years or more in business Formation as a corporation Managed by a Board of Directors More than 100 employees More than 10 locations More than $500K in annual revenue
MEMBER BENEFITS
Complimentary use of DAC office space for business meetings twice per year (as calendar permits) Referral for Mentorship by a DAC Emerging Enterprise or Corporation (by request) Preferred discount on DAC sponsored Business Development workshops/seminars Referral for two complimentary consultation per year (by request) Access to Community Sponsorship and Partnership Opportunities listings Framed certificate of membership	Complementary use of DAC office space for business meetings twice per year (as calendar permits) One complementary rolling banner ad on website per year Preferred discount on DAC sponsored Business Development workshops/seminars Referral for one complimentary business consultation per year (by request) Access to list of funders and funding sources Member discounts at participating office services vendors Framed certificate of membership	Tier 2 sponsorship of website and The DAC Exchange newsletter (logo on footer of both, slightly smaller than Tier 1). Job postings advertised in The DAC Exchange newsletter (with link to postings on website) Invitations to specialized “Brown Bag” sessions regarding Best Practices Two complementary tickets to the State of the City, State of the School District, and DAC Annual Gala Special DAC Membership plaque acknowledging higher level support Preferred discount on workshop/seminar registrations. Member discounts at participating office services vendors Access to community Sponsorship and Partnership Opportunities listings Customizable DAC membership profile	Right of first refusal to sole Title Sponsorship of DAC events. Tier 1 sponsorship of website and The DAC Exchange newsletter (logo on footer of both). Four complementary tickets to State of the City, State of the School District, and the DAC Annual Gala Invitations to special meetings with the Board Chairperson and President (as scheduled) Invitations to specialized “Brown Bag” sessions regarding Best Practices Special DAC Membership plaque acknowledging higher level support Access to community Sponsorship and Partnership Opportunities listings Assigned Senior Member Ambassador

Non-Profits & Churches ($250)

Qualifications: Must be recognized by the State of Texas or Federal government as a non-profit corporation.

Benefits include:

Use of DAC office space for business meetings twice per years (as calendar permits
Invitation to specialized seminars/workshops for Non-Profit organizations
Preferred discount on DAC sponsored Business Development workshops/seminars
Referral for one complimentary business consultation per year (by request)
Access to list of potential community business events/project sponsors
Framed certificate of membership.

Government Offices / School Systems / Banks

Customized sponsorship agreements established or membership at the Micro-Enterprise Level.

Individual ($200)

Qualifications: Must be a natural person, not an organization or business.

Benefits include:

Certificate of Membership
Membership discount pricing on event tickets and vendor space
Referral for complimentary notary and certification of origin services
Event advertisement included in the DAC newsletter.

Membership Packages Summary (Prior to 2025)

Benefits	Ind/NPro	Comm	Bronze>	Silver
Member pricing on tickets/paid events	X	X	X	X
Invitations to networking events	X	X	X	X
Subscription to The DAC Exchange (newsletter)	X	X	X	X
Certificate of membership	X	X	X	X
Use of Chamber Logo	X	X	X	X
Sponsorship/Promotion Opportunities	X	X	X	X
Business referrals		X	X	X
Business listing on online directory		X	X	X
New member celebration (Ribbon Cutting)		X	X	X
New member announcement on Social Media & in Newsletter		X	X	X
Automatic subscription to DAC's Constant Contact		X	X	X
Networking Opportunities		X	X	X
Complimentary Notary Services		X	X	X
Certificates of Origin Services		X	X	X
Boardroom/Meeting space use two times per membership year		X	X	X
Business Marketing services, i.e. Job Listings, Hot Deals, Press Releases and Event Listings		X	X	X
Workshops/Luncheons Invitations		X	X	X
Business name on website			X	X
Business logo on website				X
Complementary Tickets to the Annual Gala			1	4
Complementary player's ticket to the Annual Golf Tournament				1
Complementary Tickets to the State of the Chamber Luncheon			1	4
DAC Membership Plaque				X
Membership Investment	$155	$275	$750	$1,500<

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