For over 15 years, CBIC has been forging connections between its members and technology organizations by sharing resources, providing and sponsoring educational programs, and producing our legendary networking events. As the voice of the entrepreneurial and high-tech sectors in our region , CBIC promotes and advocates for innovation and tech-based economic development, which enhances the quality of life for many in our community.

Your membership enables CBIC to collectively support entrepreneurs and tech-based businesses by providing specific networking, visibility, promotion, education and advocacy opportunities. Membership in and participation with CBIC is an excellent way to gain visibility for your business and promote your company’s agenda to a targeted audience.

This all sounds great, you say. But what are the actual benefits of starting or renewing your membership?

Networking & Connections

• Substantial Discounts on all CBIC events including afterhours socials, luncheon workshops, breakfast meetings, an annual holiday party and awards gala (approximately 12 events per year).
• Complimentary access to numerous CBIC education and networking events including CXO Roundtables for C-level executives.
• Access to other area professional groups and events such as the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, VaBIO, the Charlottesville Company of Friends, UVA’s Darden School, Batten Institute, e-Society and more!
• Social media outlets including CBIC’s LinkedIn Group, Twitter feed and Facebook fan page for sharing your organization’s news and activities to fellow members.
• Peer group support through CXO Roundtable events offered quarterly at no cost to members ($50 to non-members). This peer-based forum is designed to bring C-level individuals from entrepreneurial and technology-based companies together to discuss various topics of interest. This intimate format stimulates idea sharing specifically amongst entrepreneurs and those who operate their businesses.

Committee participation and leadership opportunities:

• Affinity Progra:m Affiliate Membership in the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce for CBIC member companies with 10 or fewer employees is included in your CBIC membership!
• Visibility: Media exposure, speaker and facilitator opportunities at CBIC events, and sponsorship opportunities are all available.
• Communications: Timely messages from CBIC keep you in the loop and connected. We also include member news in all your communications.
• Advocacy: Entrepreneurial, innovation and high-tech advocacy including CBIC's Annual Tech Tour and Annual CBIC Awards Gala.

We hope you’ll take advantage of this extraordinary value and become a member today!

Fee Structure:

Corporate Membership Fees
for Technology-based and Entrepreneurial organizations.

Associate Membership Fees
for Organizations, including service companies such as legal, financial, marketing, or consulting companies who provide assistance to the technology business community.

Free Agent Membership Fee (for the unemployed): $30

Payment:

Select Membership Type:

Corporate 1-10 $125.00 Corporate >10 $150.00 Associate 1-10 $225.00 Associate >10 $275.00 Free Agent $30.00