Levels of Membership

BC Wood Membership:

FEATURES BASE MEMBERSHIP
$550/YR
 SIGNATURE MEMBERSHIP
$2200/YR
 BENEFITS
Wood Supply Network (WSN)
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 Receive pre-qualified online sales leads from around the world
Annual Global Buyers Mission (GBM)
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 In 2008, the GBM generated over $23 million in new sales for Canadian manufacturers, from international buyers
Personal introductions to potential customers
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 BC Wood staff find opportunities to connect members with local and international buyers
Member networking
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 Meet other members who are potential customers
Contact with local architect and design community
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 Connect with architects and interior designers who need to learn about and specify your products
Market Intelligence
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 Increase your knowledge and ability to sell your products. (Includes market intelligence reports and contacts of buyers who attended BC Wood supported trade events
Assessment of your business
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 A BC Wood staff expert in your product sector will assess your business and make recommendations for programs and services
Group Benefits
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 Reduced BC Wood group rates save you money on benefits and
insurance services
Use of BC Wood logo
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 Your membership in BC Wood tells vendors and prospective customers that you are a serious player in the industry
Direct link to your website from www.bcwood.com
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 Increase your visibility and make it easy for members and visitors to find you
Guides and introductions to other sources of funding
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 We can act as your bridge to other government and industry programs
Cost-shared domestic
trade events

Additional fee of $500 per show
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 Base members who only wish to enter one or two BC Wood supported trade events per year, get the benefit of a lower membership fee – and our new “pay as you go” program
Cost-shared international trade events

Additional fee of $1000 per show
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 Signature members pay a larger membership fee, but pay no additional fee for entering as many Domestic and International events as they wish
Access to BC Wood
in-market staff in key markets

Included with
International trade show fee
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 Our experts are able to help participating members source specific, qualified contacts and opportunities in Japan, China, Korea, Europe and the US. Assistance with locating and connecting with agents, distributors and end users

BC Wood Associate Membership:

The Associate Membership program has been created to connect our members with organizations that provide products and services to the value-added industry in British Columbia. BC Wood is the association representing the value-added wood products industry in BC.

Associate Membership options available from BC Wood Specialties Group:

Base Associate Membership
$385 

  • Company profile in on-line Associate Directory. Includes: logo, company profile, contact info and web link
  • Introduction of your company in BC Wood’s Blog
  • Eligibility to obtain coverage under BC Wood’s pooled employee benefit insurance program
  • Opportunity to present/attend BC Wood networking sessions and special events