Select the Membership that's Right for You
We are pleased to offer two ways for companies to support our mission and receive recognition and benefits: by joining the Timber Frame Business Council (TFBC) and by becoming a Visionary Partner (VP).
Every company, no matter your service or size, can join and receive value from the TFBC. Our ability to deliver services to our company members will be greatly enhanced by our soon-to-launch new website. Not only will we reach more prospective clients; we can offer greater opportunity for business to business commerce, as well as state-of-the-art SEO information. In addition to a full menu of historic TFBC services, our expanded offering includes individual TFG membership and complimentary attendance for two at our Annual Business Boot Camp held in conjunction with the Guild conference. The rates are affordable, the value great.
In addition, following the success of 2014, we are expanding our offering to Visionary Partners. This offering is designed to provide substantial value to members who desire to further support the Guild’s strategic vision. The funds will be used for expanding our educational programing, member communications, and additional services to all members. The VP offering is designed to provide substantial value to member companies by offering access to customers, discounts on Guild products and services, and by providing recognition as leaders of our community.
This program has also proven to be--and will continue to be--a strong source of revenue and goodwill that supports the Guild’s strategic vision for Community Building, Communications, Collaboration, and improving the Craft of timber framing.
Imagine what we can do with several hundred companies working together!
Take the next step:
call us at (413) 443-1100;
email your questions to us;
sign up online; or
download a membership registration
We look forward to connecting with you.
Benefit from our collective strength
The recent merger of the Timber Framers Guild (TFG) and the Timber Frame Business Council (TFBC) brings us to the cusp of tremendous opportunities. A unique community, the Guild stands for commitment to good work that improves lives and communities. Businesses are the vehicles which deliver on that commitment. Craft and the craft of business are deeply intertwined.
Every company, no matter your size or service, can join and receive value from the TFBC. Our expanded offering includes one individual TFG membership as well as attendance for two at our annual Business Boot Camp, held in conjunction with the TFG conference.
Our goal is to build a vital timber frame community with a strong market where all can thrive. The Timber Frame Business Council assists your business by:
- Offering educational opportunities for developing business skills. Well-run companies are the key to a prosperous industry.
- Creating collective public outreach programs designed to increase awareness – we need to tell the story of timber framing.
For more information about any of the membership information listed on this page, call us at (413) 443-1100 or send us an email. We look forward to connecting with you. To download a membership application, click here.
Member Type: TFBC
Timber Frame Business Council membership is open to any commercial entity that desires business services. TFBC membership includes:
- one individual TFG membership to be held by the company's designate;
- 10% discount on bundles of additional digital individual memberships (minimum of 5)--great for employees or gifts to clients or vendors.
Additional benefits
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Events |
Member prices for conferences, workshops, tours. |
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Access |
Web access to resources for members only. |
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Purchases |
5% discount over individual member prices for Guild store items: books and other media, archived publications, tools, T-shirts. |
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Actions |
Volunteer and project work. |
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Information |
Complimentary access to Career Center. |
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Presence |
Listing in online resource guide. |
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Promotion |
TFG marketing aimed at prospective customers via public and social media. |
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Additional Opportunities |
Eligible to become a Visionary Partner. |
Rate schedule (based on annual sales)
| Annual Sales | Dues | |
| $0–499k | $500/yr | |
| $500–999k | $950/yr | |
| $1.0–1.499MM | $1,300/yr | |
| $1.5–2MM | $1,900/yr |
Download a membership registration.
Member Type: Visionary Partner
The Visionary Partner Program is designed to provide substantial value to member companies in several ways:
- providing greater positive exposure within and outside the TFG,
- creating greater marketing visibility for potential clients by leveraging the TFG's web and conference capabilities,
- offering significant discounts on the cost of serivces typically purchased a la carte from the TFG (advertising, memberships, conference registrations, etc.),
- providing VPPs with recognition as leaders in our industry.
Explore the advantages of the Visionary Partner program as a timber frame company.
Explore the advantages of the Visionary Partner program as a supplier.
Download a membership registration.
We are looking forward to talking to you very soon about the Visionary Partner Program and the extraordinary values and services that it offers you and your company. Becoming a Visionary Partner is not only an investment in the future of the Guild and the timber framing community; it also recognizes you as an industry leader and visionary. Feel free to give us a call at (413) 443-1100 or send us an email. This is going to be a great year!
Jeff Arvin
Executive Director
