Become a Member

If you are a fine chocolate professional and are committed to advancing the industry, then FCIA is the organization for you.

The FCIA membership dues structure is tied to additional resources that are needed for new programs, improved communications and professionalization.

FCIA Associate Members: This membership type includes individual professionals and start-up companies. The annual dues are $200.

FCIA Corporate Members: This membership type includes five categories, based on the company's gross revenue. The corresponding membership dues range from $500 - $15,000+ per year. Membership level designations below are for internal purposes. All members at these levels will be designated Corporate Members.

Level 1 = $500 (revenue $50k - $250k)
Level 2 = $1,500 (revenue $250k - $1m)
Level 3 = $3,000 - $5,000 (revenue $1m - $3m)
Level 4 = $5,000 - $10,000 (revenue $3m - $10m)
Level 5 = $15,000+ (revenue over $10m)

Please see the Membership & Event Sponsorship Benefits for details on the benefits included with each membership type.

For questions regarding membership, please contact, Executive Director, Bill Guyton: b.guyton@finechocolateindustry.org or 206.577.9983.

For assistance with the membership application process, contact Ephi Magalaris: e.maglaris@finechocolateindustry.org.

The Fine Chocolate Industry Association is a non-profit international professional association for professionals in the fine chocolate industry. We welcome chocolate professionals who support the association's Vision, Mission and Code of Ethics.

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Associate - $200.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st
Your membership renewal date will be: January 01, 2022 No automatically recurring payments This membership type includes individual professionals and start-up companies. Annual dues are $200 per calendar year (January 1 - December 31). Dues are pro-rated to $100 if you join during the second half of the year (July - December). Membership ends December 31 annually. Reminders and invoices for membership renewal are sent beginning in December for the upcoming year.

Corporate - Level 1 - $500.00 (USD) Bundle (up to 3 members) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st
Your membership renewal date will be: January 01, 2022 No automatically recurring payments This level is appropriate for chocolate businesses or corporations that provide services or products that support or promote the fine chocolate industry with annual revenues between $50k - $250k. Annual dues are $500 per calendar year (January 1 - December 31). Dues are pro-rated to $250 if you join during the second half of the year (July - December). Membership ends December 31 annually. Reminders and invoices for membership renewal are sent beginning in December for the upcoming year.

Corporate - Level 2 - $1,500.00 (USD) Bundle (up to 3 members) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments This level is appropriate for chocolate businesses or corporations that provide services or products that support or promote the fine chocolate industry with annual revenues between $250k - $1m. Annual dues are $1,500 per calendar year (January 1 - December 31). Dues are pro-rated to $750 if you join during the second half of the year (July - December). Membership ends December 31 annually. Reminders and invoices for membership renewal are sent beginning in December for the upcoming year.

Corporate - Level 3 - $3,000.00 (USD) Bundle (up to 3 members) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments This level is appropriate for chocolate businesses or corporations that provide services or products that support or promote the fine chocolate industry with annual revenues between $1m - $3m. Dues are pro-rated to $1500 if you join during the second half of the year (July - December). Membership ends December 31 annually. Reminders and invoices for membership renewal are sent beginning in December for the upcoming year.

Executive Director / Membership Inquiries: Bill Guyton / 1.206.577.9983 / Email Bill

Operations & Membership: Ephi Maglaris / 1.312.771.0181 / Email Ephi

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