Dues Structure
Membership Classification
TCM membership classification is determined by the nature of the business being conducted by the member company.
- Tech Membership (Information, Biotechnology and Bioscience Companies)
Any entity that derives revenue from research, development, manufacturing, distribution of technology products, materials, or components that use or embody technology.
- Associate Membership (Non Technology Companies)
Professional service firms which provide services such as legal, financial, staffing and consulting assistance to the technology business community.
- Educational Institutions
Any educational institution providing education and/or training to students or companies.
- Government Institutions
Any government institutions may join TCM.
- Affiliates: Non-profit Organizations
501c3 non-profit organizations supporting the technology business community, including business associations, economic development agencies, etc. (Proof of 501c3 status required).
Membership Dues
TCM membership dues are based on total employment for the company within Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. All TCM memberships are corporate, individual memberships are not available.
What is MemberPlus*? Upgrade your membership by only 15% to receive discounts on registration rates for educational, networking and certain special events.
| Tech Member |
| Employees |
Yearly Cost |
*MemberPlus |
| 1-9 |
$450 |
$518 |
| 10-49 |
$900 |
$1035 |
| 50-199 |
$1350 |
$1553 |
| 200-399 |
$1900 |
$2185 |
| 400-699 |
$3500 |
$4025 |
| 700 and over |
$6000 |
$6900 |
| Associate Member |
| Employees |
Yearly Cost |
*MemberPlus |
| 1-9 |
$600 |
$690 |
| 10-49 |
$1100 |
$1265 |
| 50-199 |
$1550 |
$1783 |
| 200-399 |
$2100 |
$2415 |
| 400-699 |
$4000 |
$4600 |
| 700 and over |
$7000 |
$8050 |
| Other Member |
| Type |
Yearly Cost |
*MemberPlus |
| Affiliates/Non-Profit Organizations |
$750 |
$863 |
| Education Institutions |
$1200 |
$1380 |
| Government Institutions |
$750 |
$863 |