For Veterans, Military Spouses, Veteran-Owned Businesses, and Supporters

The Veterans Chamber of Commerce Basic Membership is free and open to those committed to strengthening economic opportunity for Veterans and military families.

This membership connects you to a growing statewide network focused on business development, workforce pathways, and infrastructure engagement.

Basic Members Receive:

• Access to Chamber communications and legislative updates
• Invitations to networking events, workshops, and briefings
• Access to educational programming and resource sessions
• Inclusion in the member directory (optional)
• Volunteer and committee participation opportunities
• Priority notification of procurement and workforce-related initiatives

Basic Membership ensures that no Veteran or military-connected business is excluded from access, information, or opportunity.

There is no cost to belong, only a shared commitment to building a stronger veteran business ecosystem.

Elevate Your Visibility. Strengthen Your Impact.

Premier Membership is designed for Veteran-owned businesses and professionals who want increased visibility and deeper engagement within the Chamber network while directly supporting the mission.

Your annual investment helps fund programming, advocacy efforts, and economic initiatives that expand opportunity for Veterans across Illinois.

Premier Members Receive:

• Featured listing in the online member directory
• One annual member spotlight in Chamber communications
• Logo placement on the Chamber website (if applicable)
• Discounted admission to Chamber-hosted events
• Priority registration for limited-capacity events
• Invitations to targeted procurement briefings (when available)
• Eligibility to serve on committees and working groups
• Recognition as a Premier Member at major Chamber events

Premier Membership signals commitment, leadership, and investment in the veteran business community.

For Companies Committed to Supporting Veteran Economic Growth

Corporate Membership is designed for organizations that want to actively invest in the advancement of Veteran-owned businesses, workforce development, and infrastructure engagement.

Your annual support helps fund programming, advocacy efforts, educational initiatives, and strategic partnerships that expand economic opportunity for Veterans across Illinois.

Corporate Members Receive:

• Public recognition on the Chamber website and at major events
• Logo placement in event materials (as applicable)
• Invitations to corporate roundtables and strategic briefings
• Opportunities to engage with Veteran-owned businesses
• Access to workforce and procurement-focused discussions
• Consideration for panel participation and collaborative initiatives
• Recognition across Chamber communications and digital platforms

Corporate Membership positions your organization as a leader in Veteran engagement, workforce inclusion, and economic development.

This is not simply sponsorship, it is partnership in building long-term economic infrastructure for those who served.