Membership Levels and Benefits

Level 1- Startups (Free)
For active businesses registered in Maryland. Your benefits include:

  • Access to Online Community and Q&A Board
  • Connections to Lenders and Funders
  • Connections to Marketing and Promotional Tools and Opportunities
  • Connections to Back Office Technology and Services
  • Connections to Virtual Assistants and Subject Matter Experts
  • Connections to Procurement Opportunities
  • Connections to Decision Makers and Business Leaders
  • Opportunity to Offer Your Products and Services to Members
  • Access to WHC Experts and Mentors
  • Access to Library of Past Entreprenurial Training Videos, Podcasts
  • Invitations to Members Only Online and In-person Learning and Networking Events
  • Discounts on Member Services and Products
  • Invitations to Business Events in Cities Around the USA
  • Invitations to International Business Retreats

Level 2. Community Partners (Free)
For Government Agencies and Economic Development Organizations. Your benefits include:

  • Access to Online Community and Q&A Board
  • Opportunity to Offer Your Programs and Services to Members
  • Access to WHC Experts and Mentors
  • Access to Library of Past Entreprenurial Training Videos, Podcasts
  • Invitations to Members Only Online and In-person Learning and Networking Events

Level 3. W2s ($9 per month)
For Aspiring Entrepreneurs Who Want to Start a Business. Your benefits include:

  • Access to Online Community and Q&A Board
  • Access to WHC Experts and Mentors
  • Access to Library of Past Entreprenurial Training Videos, Podcasts
  • Invitations to Members Only Online and In-person Learning and Networking Events
  • Discounts on Member Services and Products
  • Invitations to Business Events in Cities Around the USA
  • Invitations to International Business Retreats

Level 4. Entrepreneurs. ($9 per month)
For Startups Outside Maryland with an active business registered in the USA. Your benefits include:

  • Access to Online Community and Q&A Board
  • Opportunity to Offer Your Products and Services to Members
  • Access to WHC Experts and Mentors
  • Access to Library of Past Entreprenurial Training Videos, Podcasts
  • Invitations to Members Only Online and In-person Learning and Networking Events
  • Discounts on Member Services and Products
  • Invitations to Business Events in Cities Around the USA
  • Invitations to International Business Retreats

Level 5. Owners. ($19 per month)
For Savvy Business Owners who are ready for growth. Your benefits include:

  • Everything in Level 1, and also…
  • Free Admission to all Online and In-person Learning and Networking Events
  • Free Access to Online Monthly Q&A with WHC Consultants, Attorneys, Financial Advisors and Accountants 
  • Discounts on International Business Retreats
  • Discounts on Business Consulting, Coaching, Technology, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Legal, Human Resources and Marketing Services
  • Assistance with funding and lending needs

6. BELL Members (Free)
For Active Members of the Baltimore Economic Leadership League. Your benefits include:

  • Everything in Level 1, and also…
  • Free Admission to all Online and In-person Learning and Networking Events
  • Free Access to Online Monthly Q&A with WHC Consultants, Attorneys, Financial Advisors and Accountants 
  • Discounts on International Business Retreats
  • Discounts on Business Consulting, Coaching, Technology, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Legal, Human Resources and Marketing Services

7. Silver Sponsors. ($249 per year)
For Organizations that want a warm introduction to our Community Members in order to offer relevant products and services. Your benefits include:

  • Everything in Level 5, and also…
  • Your logo is placed on all marketing materials, online presentations, and in-person events as a Silver Sponsor for 12 consecutive calendar months.

8. Gold Sponsors ($499 per year)
For Organizations that want a warm introduction to our Community Members in order to offer relevant products and services. Your benefits include:

  • Everything in Level 5, and also…
  • Your logo is placed on all marketing materials, online presentations, and in-person events as a Gold Sponsor for 12 consecutive calendar months.
  • Our Members are referred to you when they contact us needing products or services in your area of expertise
  • You are Lised as a Preferred Provider on our Community Resources Page

9. Platinum Sponsors ($999 per year)
For Organizations that want a warm introduction to our Community Members in order to offer relevant products and services. Your benefits include:

  • Everything in Level 5, and also…
  • Your logo is prominently placed on all marketing materials, online presentations, and in-person events as a Platinum Sponsor for 12 consecutive calendar months
  • Our Members are referred to you when they contact us needing products or services in your area of expertise
  • You are Lised as a Preferred Provider on our Community Resources Page
  • When you host events that are of value to our Community Members, and we will help drive awareness and attendance
  • For 12 consecutive months, you have 5 minutes at the beginning of all online community learning sessions and all in-person community events within Maryland to address the attendees and discuss your value proposition or offer

10. Inner Circle Advisors ($4,999 per year or By Invitation Only)
For Individuals and Organizations who want to support business in Maryland and who want to influence the direction on this community.

  • Everything in Level 9, and also…
  • You meet quarterly with Founder, Will Holmes and other members of the Inner Circle to strategize, plan events, and recommend initiatives for the Community