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Membership Levels

General Member
Dues are $250 the first year and $220 each year thereafter. General Membership is an individual membership for one person in a company. If others in the same location wish to become members, they must purchase additional General emberships or become Associate Members (see below). General Members are entitled to all the benefits of the GSDBA including Voting Rights for Association Business. This level includes a new member free listing in the Directory for the first year. Complete a Membership Application

Associate Member
Dues are $100 the first year and each year thereafter. An Associate Member must be sponsored by an existing General Member (see above) at the same company location. Associate Members are entitled to all the benefits of the GSDBA except for Voting Rights for Association Business. This level includes a new member free listing in the Directory for the first year. Complete a Membership Application

Non-Profit Member
Dues are $100 the first year and each year thereafter. Non-Profit Members must provide evidence of 501(c)(3) status. Non-Profit Members are entitled to all the benefits of the GSDBA. Membership includes Voting Rights for Association Business. This level includes a new member free listing in the Director for the first year. Complete a Membership Application

Friend of GSDBA Member
Dues are $75 the first year and each year thereafter. Friend of GSDBA members are those who do not fit into any other available category of membership, but who want to participate in GSDBA mixers and events and support GSDBA members.  Friends of GSDBA are not entitled to Voting Rights for Association Business, are not allowed to promote a business, advertise, or receive new member free listings, nor allowed to join a BNG or Affinity Group. Complete a Membership Application

Retiree Member
Dues are $75 the first year and each year thereafter. Retiree Members are entitled to all the benefits* of the GSDBA except Voting Rights for Association Business. *Retirees are not eligible for new member free listings, are asked not to promote a business or service, and cannot join a BNG (Business Networking Group). Complete a Membership Application

Student Member
Dues are $75 the first year and each year thereafter. Student Members are entitled to all the benefits* of the GSDBA except Voting Rights for Association Business.  Student members are asked not to promote a business or service and cannot join a BNG. Students are not eligible for new member free listings. *Student members must provide evidence of full time student status to receive this discounted rate. Complete a Membership Application

Affiliate Chamber Member
Do you belong to another chamber of commerce? Want to reach out to the diverse businesses and loyal consumers of the San Diego region? Join GSDBA as an Affiliate Chamber Member and receive all the benefits our local members receive at a special affiliate price of only $125 per year.  Affiliate GSDBA Members are entitled to all the benefits of the GSDBA except Voting Rights for Association Business. Please call us at 619-296-4543 to see if you qualify for this type of membership.