Become A CHBD Member

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Member Benefits

CHBA membership affords access to a suite of benefits which have the power to advance all aspects of a business’ operations in Chestnut Hill. Members are encouraged to take full advantage of the resources offered through the Association in order to ensure their success. Explore the following pages to learn more.

Membership Tiers

The CHBA currently offers seven district membership tiers in order to accommodate the diverse range of individuals, businesses, and organizations which are affiliated with it.

Corporate Membership | $100 per month*

This membership category applies to any “chain” business or corporation with 5 or more locations, including local franchises of larger corporations.

Standard Membership | $75 per month*

The CHBA’s Standard Membership is its most common membership category, encompassing all small businesses operating in the 19118 zip code who do not fall under another special tier.

$45 per month*

This membership category accommodates professional practices and enterprises in the 19118 zip code, such as physicians, dentists, attorneys, accountants, consultants, and other individual businesspeople, who do not work for a larger corporation.

Supporting Membership | $35 per month*

This membership category includes any business outside of the Corporate category which does not have a shop/office in the 19118 zip code, but who wishes to conduct business in the area. Members in this category are not permitted to serve on the Board of Trustees or vote in board elections.

Microbusiness Membership | $35 per month*

This discounted membership category is limited to retail and food businesses with a total footprint of 500 square feet or less, and to home-based businesses without a retail location.

Organizational Membership | $25 - $100 per month*

This membership category covers educational institutions, hospitals, cultural institutions, government entities, non-profit organizations, and other non-business entities. Dues are set according to an organization’s financial capacity: $25 per month for entities with annual revenues of $499,999 or less, $50 per month for entities with annual revenues of $500,000 to $1,999,999, and $100 per month for entities with annual revenues in excess of $2,000,000.

Seasonal Membership | $200 per 2 month period

This membership category covers seasonal, temporary, and “pop-up” businesses with a tenure of less than one year in Chestnut Hill. Members in this category are not permitted to serve on the Board of Trustees or vote in board elections.

* Membership dues pricing for these categories is based on enrollment in the CHBA’s automatic billing system or traditional billing with an annual payment term. A $5 per month fee will be assessed on accounts which make installment payments by cash or check.