Quick Answer
Add your organization's association memberships to demonstrate industry involvement and community ties. Memberships are self-reported (not verified) and display on your listing for visitors to see—they don't affect lead matching or publication placement.
Overview
The Association Memberships section lets your organization showcase involvement in chambers of commerce, trade associations, industry groups, and cultural business organizations. You can add up to 10 memberships, each with three required fields.
This section builds credibility with potential customers and shows your organization's professional network.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Open the Association Memberships Section
Navigate to your Edit Organization page and expand "Association Memberships."
Step 2: Click Add Association
Click the "Add Association +" button.
Step 3: Complete All Three Fields
Field | What to Enter | Example |
Association Name | Full name of the organization | Houston Chamber of Commerce, Texas Restaurant Association |
Position | Membership level or role | Corporate Member, Gold Sponsor, Board Member |
Year | Year you joined (YYYY) | 2019 |
Step 4: Add Additional Memberships
Repeat for each association. You can add up to 10 entries.
Step 5: Submit Your Changes
Click "Publish Draft" to save and submit for review.
Examples by Business Type
Restaurant:
Texas Restaurant Association — Member — 2019
Houston Chamber of Commerce — Business Member — 2018
Iranian American Chamber of Commerce — Member — 2018
Law Firm:
Houston Bar Association — Corporate Member — 2015
American Immigration Lawyers Association — Firm Member — 2016
Better Business Bureau — Accredited Business — 2017
Medical Practice:
Texas Medical Association — Practice Member — 2014
Harris County Medical Society — Member — 2014
Iranian Medical Society — Supporting Member — 2016
General Business:
Better Business Bureau — Accredited Business — 2020
National Small Business Association — Member — 2019
Women's Business Enterprise National Council — Certified — 2021
Common Position/Membership Levels
Participation Levels | Sponsorship Levels |
Corporate Member | Platinum Sponsor |
Business Member | Gold Sponsor |
Partner | Silver Sponsor |
Affiliate | Bronze Sponsor |
Supporting Member | Founding Member |
Important Notes
All three fields are required for each entry
Not verified: Unlike licenses, memberships are self-reported
Display only: Memberships don't affect lead matching or publication placement
Visibility is toggleable: You can hide this section if preferred
FAQs
What's the difference between Association Memberships and Community Connections? Association Memberships showcase your professional affiliations (for credibility). Community Connections determines which Heritage Web publications your listing appears on. They serve different purposes—memberships are display-only; Community Connections affects publication placement.
Should I include cultural business associations? Absolutely. Organizations like the Iranian American Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, or Black Business Association are excellent additions that show your community involvement.
Can I add certifications like BBB or WBENC? These are better suited for the Licenses & Certifications section, where they can be verified. Use Association Memberships for organizations where you're a member, not certified by.
Can I hide my memberships from the public listing? Yes. Toggle visibility off in the section header. Your membership information is saved but won't display publicly.