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Level 1 Patron membership
$5000 including GST - one off payment followed by Level 1 membership

Patron Membership is a one off payment available to any company that seeks to be seen as a major business partner in the City of Ryde. The initial charge of $5000 will drop to $1155 per annum as per Level 1 Membership in subsequent years of membership.

Patron Membership gives corporations the following benefits:

  • Recognition on our Ryde Business Forum letterhead and promotional and marketing material
  • Recognition at events in the form of signage
  • Prominent linked logo displayed on all pages of our website
  • Membership of CEO Club
  • 1 free attendee at all luncheons and able to bring guests at member rates. Attendees from any branch or department of the member's company can attend at member rates
  • Access to Forum Mailing List
  • Full directory listing in member Services Directory
  • The opportunity to meet with selected keynote speakers before functions with other Level 1 attendees for up to 45 minutes (depending on availability of speaker)

Other advantages available include:

  • Hosting a Business After Hours function (member must have premises large enough to accommodate 50+ guests, or be willing to co-host with another member who has suitable premises)
  • Using RBF's electronic "E-News" to promote special offers and news from your company. "E-News" is distributed up to three times a month by email (or fax for those members without email) to all RBF members. Member promotion in this service is free of charge
  • Sponsoring a website page, or an event. At peak times we get up to 12,000 visits a month to our site - what a great opportunity to promote your business with a logo link! Our Business Breakfasts and Lunches are also available for corporate banner sponsorship, which is promoted in the invitation, advertising material and other mailouts - in short, all material associated with the event

When are Membership Fees due?

Our membership year runs from 1 July to 30 June but you can join any time. Even if you join halfway through our membership year we're sure you'll gain plenty from your membership in terms of knowledge, networking and business contacts. If you have any queries about joining, please call us on 02 9807 4999 to discuss.

Click here to go to our online Application Form

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