Benefits of Becoming a Member

At BC Wood, our sole purpose is to help you grow your business… domectically, globally, or both.  Our collective buying power and cost-sharing programs make it possible for you to participate in domestic and international trade events saving of up to 50% of the costs compared to going it alone.

The savings from just one trade event will more than pay your membership

In addition to trade event exposure, expertise, and savings, BC Wood can introduce you to pre-qualified potential customers all looking to buy wood products like yours. We do this through our:

  • Expert in-market staff the Canada, United States, China, Korea, and Japan
  • Online inquiry system (Wood Supply Network) that distributes leads from around the world to members
  • Annual Global Buyers Mission (GBM) in Whistler which hosts over 170 international wood buyers and 100 architects and interior designers
  • You will make connections that produce sales.

A BC Wood staff expert (in your product sector), will conduct an assessment of your business, and help you plan the next steps in your growth. They can also introduce you to fellow members (and others) who are potential customers. Your membership also connects you to architects and interior designers – the professionals who can specify your product to their clients.

By joining BC Wood you will be adding our staff of business development experts to your sales and marketing team. If you’re ready to grow, we want to welcome you to BC Wood.

Huge savings on your trade events investments

WITH BC WOOD* ON YOUR OWN**
Domestic (Canadian) trade event $1500 $3000 +
United States trade event $3000 $6000 +
International trade event $2900 $8000 +
When you participate in a BC Wood supported trade event, we can help you with just about everything, including:
• Shipping of products

• Booking exhibit space

• Fixtures, carpets, electrical

 • Language assistance and translators

• Coaching in trade event marketing

• We can even represent you at events

 • Business seminars and networking
• International travel arrangements
• Production of branding and promotional materials
* Estimated based on typical costs from previous trade events

** Estimate based on average cost to participate at trade events including shipping, booth rentals, and other show expenses.