Maker Member

Makers are the voting members of the DC Makers’ Guild.

If you join the Makers’ Guild in 2024, you will be considered a Founding Member and your first year membership dues will be discounted by 50% to show our appreciation as we continue to grow!

Qualifications

To be a Maker Member you must:

  • Convert raw materials - through design and manufacturing - into non-edible finished products

  • Hold an active business license

  • Report a minimum of $600 worth of sales to the IRS per year

  • Have a (personal or business) mortgage or lease on property located in DC - or in MD or VA within 40 miles of DC

  • Consider DC your primary sales market

Tiered Membership dues for Maker Members are based on the following criteria. When joining, please select which level best describes your business.

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to run for board and participate in committees

  • Access to online portal with educational resources, member intranet, and opportunity listings (market, sales, & space)

  • Public listing on DC Makers’ Guild website directory

  • Inclusion in ongoing social media campaigns

  • Opportunities to participate in festivals and retail initiatives

  • Invitations to maker meet-ups and annual all-member meeting

There will be further membership benefits in 2025 as the Guild continues to develop.

Take this quiz to help determine membership level!