Membership Benefits

Professional Memberships ($49/yr) or Retiree/Student Memberships ($29/yr) receive:

• An advocate for workplace equality and legislative action alerts
• Discounts on programs
• Access to networking events
• Access to professional development services, such as an informal mentoring and coaching services.
• Conferences where you can exchange ideas and promote your business with LGBT business leaders locally and across the country:
• local business expositions
• Out and Equal
• National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
• Affiliation with the NGLCC
• Early Access to LGBT Visitors Guide

Business or Non-profit Memberships ($99/yr) receive:

• All of the benefits of a professional membership
• Professional membership benefits Plus
• Listing in our online Business Directory
• Opportunities to market your business in print and on the web
• Representation of LGBT-owned and LGBT-friendly businesses
• Discounts on LGBT Supplier Diversity Certification
• Business-to-Business Matchmaking
• Discounts on LGBT business consulting services such as diversity training and non-discrimination policies.
• Business Skills Development such as improving sales, financial management, and leadership techniques
• Plexus is an affiliate of the NGLCC (National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce). The NGLCC offers discounts with national partners (American Airlines through UPS). Visit the NGLCC web site and under the Membership menu, go to Membership Offers.

• Plexus is a member of NOACC, the Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce. NOACC has benefit programs with various suppliers which in turn offer discounted products & services to Plexus members. Visit the NOACC Benefits page to see details & specific companies supplying products & services. These include but are not, necessarily, limited to:
  

  • Business Supplies at discounted prices
  • Group Health Insurance through Anthem Chamber Saver Program. Free quote!
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Life Workers' Compensation Group Rating Programs
  • Managed Care Organization (MCO)
  • Merchant Account Services
  • Employee Assessment Testing
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Freight Delivery
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Overnight Delivery
  • Small Business Payroll Processing Services
  • Web Design Services for Small Business