Benefits and Pricing
Membership Benefits
As a member of Greater Fort Wayne Inc., you gain access to a range of benefits designed to help you succeed and thrive. 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 and 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.
Exclusive Discounts and Business Services
Save money through member-to-member discounts on essential business items such as office supplies and employee health insurance. In addition, Greater Fort Wayne Inc. members enjoy complimentary services, including notary assistance and certificate of origin chamberization at no extra cost.
Member Perks
With so many perks of membership, there’s something for everyone. Here are even more of our most popular membership benefits:
- Invitations to investor-only events and programs.
- Executive 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 is full of opportunities to get plugged into the business community and empowered to be your best self.*
- Member Celebration event support–we’ll help you make a splash as you celebrate your grand opening.*
* Additional fees apply.
- 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.*
- Post your company events to the GFW Inc. online calendar and boost visibility and attendance.
* Additional fees apply.
- 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 Certificates of Origin at no charge to protect your bottom line.
- Access to GFW Inc. conference rooms for your off-site meetings or a day away to get things done.
- Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly subscription to stay in the loop on the local business community.
- Business advocacy services that cut through red tape and maintain a superior business climate.
Membership Levels & Pricing
Annual membership dues are calculated based on the number of employees who work for your organization within Allen County. Each part-time employee counts as one-half employee.
The formula is: Employee Count = Full-time employees + (Part-time employees x ½)
| Level / Employee Count | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| Solo Entrepreneur | $260 |
| Investment Level 1 (2-10 employees) | $415 |
| Investment Level 2 (11-20 employees) | $620 |
| Investment Level 3 (21-50 employees) | $825 |
| Investment Level 4 (51-100 employees) | $1,030 |
| Investment Level 5 (101-150 employees) | $2,575 |
| Investment Level 6 (151+ employees) | $5,150 |
| Visionary Investor | $10,000+ |
Discounts are available for:
- Nonprofit organizations with fewer than 100 employees receive 10% off.
- Additional business locations receive 50% off membership dues.
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A Better and Bolder Allen County
As a member, you’re supporting 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 and Allen County have been named:
- The fastest-growing large city in the Midwest.
- Ranked among the top 25 best places to live in America.
- A top-10 city for new graduates to start a career.
- A top-25 fastest-growing metros for jobs and new talent.
A Growing Economy Supports Your Business
When we grow, so does your pool of customers and employees! Since 2014, we’ve worked with companies that have added over $765 million in new annual payroll. Those are real dollars, flowing right back into our local business community–including your company.
Summit & Visionary Investors
of Greater Fort Wayne Inc.
Summit & Visionary Investors are companies or organizations whose membership goes beyond their expected annual dues, supporting our mission to grow jobs, grow wages, and grow the economy.
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.