Become a Member

Join the South Carolina Gay + Lesbian Business Guild and become an active part of this fast growing organization - the only one of its kind in South Carolina!

You don't have to own a business to be a member of the Guild. The majority of our members are non-business owner individuals. The Guild provides them with opportunities to network at monthly informational meetings, events, forums and social outings.

Membership is strictly confidential if you so desire. Your name and address will not be published or distributed unless The Guild has written permission from you.

Membership Levels

Individual Membership Levels

Member - $ 50
Partner of a member - $ 30
Patron - $ 51 - 200
Benefactor - $ 200+
Student - $ 20

As an individual member, you will receive:

• Complimentary admission to all general meetings
• Ability to invite any first-time visitors to monthly meetings
• Notification of all meetings, workshops, and special events
• Receive regular publications of the guild newsletter Outlook
• Receive periodic e-mail alerts
• Invitations to networking and social programs
• Opportunities for board service and committees
• Make contacts at monthly networking meetings
• Advertising opportunities in Outlook and other publications
• Contribute to the economic strength of our community

Corporate Memberships Annual Contribution

$1,000 Platinum Corporate Member
$500 Gold Corporate Member
$250 Silver Corporate Member
$150 Bronze Corporate Member

As a corporate member, you'll receive all the benefits of individual membership plus:

• Promotion of your business at monthly meetings
• Showcase products and services at Guild events
• Discounted advertising rates in Guild publications
• Listing in annual awards gala program
• Recognition at Guild functions
• Opportunities to network and grow your business

Corporate members are invited to join at one of four levels. Benefits include basic corporate membership benefits plus the following specific benefits based on membership level.

Bronze Membership

• 10% discount on advertising rates in Guild publications
• Distribution of business information at meetings
• Corporate recognition in Outlook, our newsletter
• One associate membership

Silver Membership

• 25% discount on advertising rates in Guild publications
• Distribution of business information at meetings
• Corporate recognition in Outlook, our newsletter
• Corporate recognition during a monthly membership meeting
• One associate membership

Gold Membership

• 50% discount on advertising rates in Guild publications
• Corporate spotlight in Outlook, our newsletter
• Corporate spotlight talk during a monthly membership meeting
• One free ticket to the annual gala
• Two associate memberships 

Platinum Membership

• Complimentary advertising in Guild publications (business card size)
• Corporate spotlight in Outlook, our newsletter
• Corporate spotlight talk during a monthly membership meeting
• Two free tickets to the annual gala
• Four associate memberships