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Memberships
Organizations are members of National USGBC. Individuals are members of Chapters. As a USGBC member, your organization will join a community of more than 17,900 member organizations who are proving that you can green the built environment and gain a competitive advantage with your expertise. Join today to become a part of this exciting transformation of the built environment and marketplace. USGBC National Member type is corporate, and all full-time employees of national member companies may utilize their company's national member benefits.
Join online or download the membership application
Benefits of joining the West Michigan Chapter include:
Educational Workshops with: Networking with Professionals in these Circles:
· USGBC National Faculty · LEED for Homes
· USGBC Local Faculty · LEED for Neighborhood Development
Website Resources: · LEED for Schools
· www.usgbcwm.org – Chapter website · LEED for Existing Builders
· www.usgbc.org – National Website · LEED for New Construction/Commercial Interiors
· www.greenbuild365.org – Green Building Education · Southwest
Michigan Branch (organizing)
· www.gbci.org – Green Building Certification
Institute
Sponsorship Opportunities:
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Any individual may join the chapter. The following membership categories are available:
1) Chapter Member - $45
Available only to individuals from National USGBC-member companies.
2) Associate Chapter Member - $65
For individuals whose companies are not National USGBC members; non-voting, local membership.
3) Chapter Student - $25
Must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited degree program.
USGBC Member Guide in pdf format
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Comparison of Benefits |
National Member |
Local Member |
Local Member |
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Chapter Member |
Associate Member |
Student Member | |
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Vote locally |
X |
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Serve on local board |
X |
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Pay chapter due |
$45 |
$65 |
$26 |
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Receive local discounts |
X |
X |
x |
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Receive national discounts |
X |
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Serve on local committees |
X |
X |
x |
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Serve on national committees |
X |
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Serve as committee leadership |
X
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X |
X |
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Receive chapter news |
X |
X |
x |
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Listing on chapter website |
X |
X |
x |
Mission: To provide and develop leadership for environmental sustainability in green building and community development through strategic affiliations
and comprehensive proactive educational opportunities at all levels.




