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PASSPORT MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS TO CHAMBER MEMBERS

Your chamber membership extends reciprocal benefits with the Government Contractors Association through a Passport Membership Program.  This is an added value to assist your organization if you have an interest in expanding your organizations with contracts or grants.

WHAT IS A PASSPORT MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM?

A Passport Membership Program is a collaboration between two or more organizations to bring more mutual benefits to its members. This is achieved by sharing the benefits of one organization to the joint partner organization and receiving new benefits back from the joint partner organization. One organization may have developed certain benefits or programs over the years. Another organization has created other benefits. When the two organizations come together to collaborate, they can share the benefits and programs with each other. Another way to look at this is a Reciprocity of Benefits Program.

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING BENEFITS:

The Government Contractors Association (GCA) provides these resources:

  • Passport Membership (your chamber membership gives you membership in GCA)
  • Classes on Learning to Win Contracts
  • Wednesday Lab Sessions
  • Free Member Events
  • Access and support from the GovCon.Community
  • Guidance with obtaining small business certifications
  • Bid Matching Platform - 30 Bids Tier (GovGenie.com)
  • Assessment with a Business Coach
  • Strategic Networking Opportunities
  • Introductions to Agencies and Primes*
  • Industry Partner Benefits
  • Online Training Vault w/ 300+ Hours of Video Content
  • Access to Industry Experts
  • Member Pricing at Special Events*
  • Member Discount on Proposal Writing Services*
  • Member Discount of Coaching Services*
  • Member Discount for Certification Services*
  • Member Discount on Consulting Services*
  • *Note: some benefits may require additional purchase

ACTIVATING YOUR PASSPORT MEMBERSHIP WITH GCA:

How to Join GCA to receive your Passport Membership?

There is no cost to activate your membership with GCA.

To access the benefits available to you with GCA take these steps:

  • Ensure that your membership with the Chamber is still active
  • Set up your GCA dual membership: go to: https://www.govcon.community/checkout/passport-member-hcc?coupon_code=PASSPORTHCC
  • A coupon will automatically be applied to the price to give you instant access.
  • Once you complete your Passport Membership, GCA will confirm with your chamber/association to ensure that you’re still active.
  • You will receive a “welcome email” with log in instructions to the GCA website and next steps.
  • Go through the “New Member Orientation” (an email will be sent to you on how to start this process)
  • Set up a Strategy Session with a GCA coach (instructions will be provided after the orientation)
  • Attend classes (Tue/Wed/Thur). GCA hosts 3 to 4 classes each week.
  • Set up your Bid Match software: GovGenie.com
  • Source bids and submit proposals
  • Win contracts and grow your company
  • Give back to your community

Questions?

If you have questions or issues in setting up your Passport Membership with GCA, contact the Membership Director:

Email

404-955-8080 (office)

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