Partnership
Member Partner Referral Program
Creating a thriving economy supports the health of your business.
Refer a new member partner today and earn rewards and recognition for your company. By referring businesses to GSI, you are contributing to the health of the broader community and the continued success of your colleague’s business.
How Does it Work?
When you refer a business to GSI, a GSI staff member will invite them to be a member partner of GSI. Your business will be rewarded when a referred business becomes a member partner – a coalition that supports creating a vibrant and thriving Spokane region. There is no limit to the number of referrals you can make. Simply click on the button below to submit your referral.
What are the Rewards?
When a business becomes a new GSI member partner due to your referral, you will receive the following:
First Referral:
- Two complimentary tickets to a Peer Networking Event, a $60 value.
- A social media recognition post highlighting and linking to your business and the referral business if handles are provided.
Second Referral:
- Two complimentary tickets to a Peer Networking Event, a $60 value.
- A social media recognition post highlighting and linking to your business and the referral business if handles are provided.
Third Referral:
- Two complimentary tickets to a Peer Networking Event, a $60 value.
- Two complimentary tickets to a Signature Event, a $110 value (excludes the Olympia and D.C. Fly-In).
- A social media recognition post highlighting and linking to your business and the referral business if handles are provided.
Fourth Referral:
- One complimentary annual pass for all Peer Networking Events, a $240 value.
- Two complimentary tickets to a Signature Event, a $110 value (excludes the Olympia and D.C. Fly-In).
- A social media recognition post highlighting and linking to your business and the referral business if handles are provided.
- A blog story written by GSI about the four referrals posted on the GSI website and shared through the newsletter.
Here are the Guidelines
1. A referral is a new business or returning business (a business that hasn’t been a member for more than one year) that joins GSI as a direct result of your referral.
2. Referring members must be in good standing with current year dues paid.
3. The referral must be a business that GSI is not currently in communication with.
4. One year of member partnership dues must be paid by the new partner within three months of the referral.
*Note: Should a referral form be submitted more than once for the same prospective partner, GSI will honor the first referring business.
How Do I Communicate the Importance of Joining GSI?
When you partner with GSI, you are investing in your own business and the entire business development strategy for our region that provides for:
- Year-round voice in policy and regulation that affects businesses on a local, state, and federal level.
- Personalized access to support and tools to start, grow, or expand your business.
- Access to initiatives and programs that address workforce gaps and provide training for post-high school individuals.
- A place to convene and collaborate on the big “things” that are strategic for building a healthy community.
Ready to Make a Referral?
If you are ready to make a referral simply click on the button to fill out information about you and the referring business.