NEW MEMBER APPLICATION
Join the other 250+ local businesses, organizations and establishments and be part of a membership contributing to the economic stability and vitality of Darien by completing the online Darien Chamber of Commerce application.
Upon receiving your application, an invoice will be emailed to you and we will:
- Get started on your New Member Announcement
- Arrange a ribbon cutting ceremony with the First Selectman
- If you want to participate in the Chamber e-Gift Card program, you will need to accept an email from our partner, Yiftee and run the activation card provided where you accept credit cards.
There is a one time new member application processing fee of $25.
Current Member Renewal
Invoices for member renewal dues are emailed annually and are payable via check, electronic transfer, or debit/credit card. Dues paid by check are to be mailed to: Darien Chamber of Commerce, 320 Boston Post Rd, Ste 180-169, Darien, CT 06820.
2024 Annual Membership Dues Schedule
| One Employee | $275.00 |
| 2 to 5 Employees | $330.00 |
| 6 to 15 Employees | $440.00 |
| 16 to 25 Employees | $550.00 |
| 26 to 50 Employees | $660.00 |
| 51 to 75 Employees | $770.00 |
| 76 to 100 Employees | $990.00 |
| *Realtors Office | $495.00 |
| Utilities | $800.00 |
| Non-Profit Organizations | $165.00 |
| Media-TBD | $660.00 |
| *Youth, 25 and under | $125.00 |
Attention Real Estate Agents
*We encourage real estate agents to purchase their own memberships. This way you are entitled to your own listing or upgraded listing and other standard benefits that relate specifically to you. If your brokerage firm is a member, you will receive a 15% discount on your single membership or team membership.
Youth
If you are under the age of 25 and have your own business, we welcome you to join the Darien Chamber of Commerce at a discounted rate. The only requirement is that your business is registered with the Town of Darien in the Clerk’s office. Chamber Youth Membership benefits:
- A discounted rate of $125/year.
- Listed in the Chamber directory, located on the DCC website and on the Live Darien CT app.
- If you accept credit cards, be part of the town wide e-gift card program. If you do not accept credit cards, you can participate in the paper town wide gift certificate program. Or both.
- Your New Member Announcement is sent to the Darien community and Chamber membership via email. Also posted on the DCC website, IG and FB platforms.
- We will share your IG activity when you tag @darienCTchamber.
- If under 21, you receive priority registration for Youth Entrepreneur Sidewalk Sale tent (SWS event runs one weekend, mid-July, there is no fee for youth to participate and tent/tables/chairs are provided).
- Opportunity to apply for a college/post high school educational scholarship.
- Post special announcements on the Community Calendar.
- Utilize special DCC e-blast and promotional opportunities.
- Promote your business by placing an item in the Welcome to Darien new homeowner totes.
Please note, memberships are not meant to be temporary. Please only consider joining if you plan on renewing your membership annually.
