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.
Large organisations with more than 50 employees have issues such as parking and transport, particularly in Ryde's high-tech Macquarie Park precinct. Ryde Business Forum regularly lobbies government bodies at all levels for improvements in traffic, transport and infrastructure on behalf of its members. Joining us gives you a bigger voice than lobbying on your own. We are a local business association concerned with issues which affect the city of Ryde and are passionate about making Ryde a better place for employees to travel to and within.
Issues concerning us - and you - at the moment include but are not limited to:
The cancellation of the North West Metro
Lack of commuter parking around the new railway stations in North Ryde
Upgrades to the M2 Hills Motorway
You'll find the contacts you make through our organisation could help you achieve targets in a range of areas. For example, if you are considering building or moving into Ryde, we have members who are developers, engineers, water conservation consultants, IT/communication fitout specialists and more. We have HR specialists, employment law specialists and more to help you with your personnel needs. We have a strong relationship with the City of Ryde Council and meet regularly with its senior management to discuss issues which affect our members. We also have ongoing support from and communication channels with our local federal and state members of parliament.
These are tough economic days and there has never been a better time to join Ryde Business Forum and make the contacts you need to grow and develop your business.
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
2 free attendees 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. We offer quarterly pro rata rates:
Initial fee of $5000 then Level 1 payments after 12 months
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 in addition to Level 1 membership 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
- Two free attendees 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
- The opportunity to be acknowledged as one of our partners as we promote Ryde as an innnovation destination nationally and internationally
