IDEA Membership: Your Blueprint for Infill Success

Welcome to IDEA – your gateway to a thriving infill community! Whether you're a student embarking on your journey or a seasoned industry professional, our membership tiers cater to your unique needs and aspirations. Take a look at the diverse range of benefits each tier offers (hover/click over and scroll through Tiers and benefits for details). Below the grid is our sign-up form, in which you can apply for membership!

Membership Tiers

Access to Member Resources

Database of members only educational and business resources

Member Pricing for Events

Members receive up to a 30% discount on events as well as access to free-members only events

New Member Spotlight

Introduction to the infill community via the newsletter. Includes brief description of member and link to website (if applicable)

Monthly Member Update

Monthly meetings intended to update industry members on relevant IDEA initiatives (structured around the public facing agenda items from IDEA's monthly board meetings)

Council Updates

Members receive updates in the form of media releases on relevant advocacy pieces following Council and Committee meetings

Quarterly Industry Newsletter

An in-depth newsletter release at the end of each quarter highlighting important milestones in the past three months as well as an outlook of what's on the horizon

Access to Member Workshops

Periodic workshops hosted by the IDEA and/or other stakeholders (may be subject to capacity constraints or targeted to specific sectors/demographics)

Eligibility to IDEA's Infill Certification Program

Eligible members receive discounts on ICP course packages

Bi-Monthly Innovation Groups

Developer stream and Consultant stream innovation meetings intended for gathering member input on relevant public initiatives (will be structured around the innovation meetings conducted by the COE that IDEA attends)

Newsletter Spotlight

Member spotlights on the newsletter to introduce new members to the infill community

Social Media Spotlight

Akin to the newsletter member spotlights these just often have more reach and greater visual impact

Approved Use of IDEA Logo and Other Visual Assets*

These are trusted businesses that are "certified" by IDEA. Approved uses of the chamber logo might include featuring the logo on the businesses website, social media, or email signatures.

Company Logo on Newsletter

At the end of the newsletter have a list of logos belonging to all eligible members

Newsletter Feature

Opportunity for blog post online/newsletter feature on case by case basis as approved by IDEA editor

Company Logo on IDEA Signatures

Eligible members' logos are integrated into the electronic signatures of IDEA staff members

Member Acknowledgement at In-Person Events

Acknowledgement to be included in an event program, banner or "thank you" slide (dependent on the event type)

Complimentary Tickets for Events

Complimentary tickets to certain events (as indicated by their custom sponsor agreement)

Student Tier

FREE

PEOPLE with a active student ID. Membership is valid up to one year following graduation after which the member is rolled into a new tier regardless of when they joined the organization.

Community Tier

$150

PEOPLE (not businesses/organizations*) with no direct financial stake tied to membership

Industry Tier 1

$400

PEOPLE with a financial stake seeking to build relationships, gain access to resources and receive industry updates beyond IDEA's bi-weekly newsletter

Industry Tier 2

$600

PEOPLE/BUSINESSES with a financial stake seeking to build relationships, gain access to resources, and access more industry engagement opportunities. Minimum Starting Tier for: Consultants, Licensed Agents, Brokers, Suppliers, Service Contractors, Financial Institutions.

Industry Tier 3

$1,800

PEOPLE/BUSINESSES with a financial stake seeking to build relationships, get advocacy support, gain access to resources and industry engagement opportunities and updates, and for promotional opportunities to showcase their projects and services. Minimum Starting Tier for: Builders, Developers.

IDEAlists (Tier 4)

*Hover for details*

$2,500 + min. $2,500/yr Event Sponsorship. Leading MEMBER SPONSORS of the organization, passionate about its growth and sustainability.

Join us in fostering innovation, building relationships, and contributing to the growth of the infill community. Embrace the tier that aligns with your goals and elevate your experience with IDEA!


FAQ’S

Q: How do fees get charged?

A: Membership fees start at monthly or annually starting from when you pay. 

Q: The industry I work in is not listed. Am I still able to become a member?

A: The above member industries is not an exhaustive list. If you are unsure which membership tier you or your organization falls under, please contact nicholas@infilledmonton.com

Q: Are there any rules and regulations with IDEA Membership?

A: Members must agree to and adhere to IDEA’s Code of Ethics


Interested in getting involved?

Subscribe to IDEA’s Newsletter 

Join the IDEA Board or a Sub-Committee

Attend or Volunteer IDEA Events

Attend Council Hearings