Associate Membership Tiers

 

Associate Membership

Perfect for businesses that want to be recognized for their support of ABLE BC’s advocacy work and are looking for increased visibility and engagement with owners, managers, and buyers from BC’s bars, pubs, and private liquor and cannabis stores.  

Investment: $1000 per year

Benefits:

  • Member Portal Access: Exclusive industry resources and updates.

  • Member Directory Listing: Complimentary business listing in ABLE BC’s Member Directory and full access to the directory to facilitate networking with new clients.

  • Complimentary E-Blasts: Direct email marketing to over 8000 newsletter subscribers twice yearly.

  • Discounted Advertising: Receive a 15% discount on all print and digital advertising opportunities. Check out our Media Kit for more details.

  • Brand Exposure: Your business logo featured on ABLE BC’s website and promoted on ABLE BC social media channels.

  • Sponsorship Discounts: Opportunity to sponsor ABLE BC member events at reduced rates.

  • Networking Opportunities: Two complimentary registrations to four high-profile ABLE BC events.

  • Billed on the anniversary of your membership.

Premium Associate Membership

Best for businesses that want to be recognized as ABLE BC’s industry partners and are ready to maximize their presence and impact with owners, managers, and buyers from BC’s bars, pubs, and private liquor and cannabis stores.

Investment: $2500 per year

Benefits Include all Associate Membership items, plus:

  • Complimentary E-Blasts: One additional annual direct email marketing opportunity to over 8000 newsletter subscribers.

  • Custom Social Media Campaign: Work with us to create a dedicated campaign to highlight your business throughout the year.

  • Exclusive Industry Insights: Receive advanced reports and updates on industry trends and policy changes.

  • Co-Branded Event Opportunities: Collaborate with ABLE BC to host a networking or educational event.

  • Custom Sponsorship Opportunities: Work with us to create tailored sponsorship packages for key events, webinars, and member events.

  • Access to ABLE BC Leadership: Invitation to exclusive roundtable and strategy discussions with ABLE BC’s Board of Directors.

  • Recognition at Events: Acknowledgment as a Premium Partner and speaking opportunities during ABLE BC’s signature annual events.

  • Premier Event Access: VIP access and two additional complimentary registrations to ABLE BC’s most anticipated events.

  • Billed on the anniversary of your membership.

Preferred Partner Associate Membership

Take your partnership to the next level with ABLE BC’s Preferred Partner Associate Membership. This program allows industry leaders to fully customize an annual sponsorship package and receive the highest level of visibility and engagement with owners, managers, and buyers from BC’s bars, pubs, and private liquor and cannabis stores. A Preferred Partner Associate Membership solidifies your business as indispensable to BC’s private liquor and cannabis industries.

Investment: Customized packages begin at $5000 per year

Benefits Include all Associate Membership & Premium Associate Member items, plus:

  • Complimentary E-Blasts: Two additional annual direct email marketing opportunities to over 8000 newsletter subscribers.

  • Exclusive Newsletter Promotion: Your business logo featured in every Liquor Industry Update Newsletter and Cannabis Industry Update Newsletter.

  • ABLE Expert Listing: Join an elite group of trusted allies dedicated to supporting our members’ success. Have your business listed as an ABLE Expert on ABLE BC’s website and publish up to three annual Ask an Expert feature articles in the Liquor Industry Update Newsletter and Cannabis Industry Update Newsletter.

  • Recognition at Events: Acknowledgment as a Preferred Partner during ABLE BC’s signature annual events, as well as a dedicated opportunity to showcase your products or services via additional speaking opportunities.

  • Dedicated Member Liaison: Work directly with a personalized contact for ongoing support and collaboration.

  • Additional Customized & Dedicated Promotion: Let us tailor a package unique to your products, services, and business needs. Promote your brand as an exclusive ABLE BC partner and essential to our members’ operations.

  • Billed on the anniversary of your membership.