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

Comparison of Benefits 

 National Member

  Local Member

Local Member

Chapter Member

Associate Member

Student Member

Vote locally

X

 

 

Serve on local board

X

 

 

Pay chapter due

$45

$65

$26

Receive local discounts

X

 

X

 

x

Receive national discounts

X

 

 

Serve on local committees

X

 

X

 

x

Serve on national committees

X

 

 

Serve as committee leadership

X

X

X

Receive chapter news

X

X

x

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.