Ready to become part of the IWC community? We have several levels of membership to ensure an opportunity for everyone.
Empower yourself and women everywhere in the cannabis industry
There are so many reasons to join IWC. Whether you want to become part of the Illinois cannabis industry or are looking for ways to expand your business and networking opportunities, IWC is the place to be.
We are a grassroots group of passionate women—and men—committed to creating social change by sharing our skills, knowledge, stories, and compassion to benefit and support one other. The connection, education, mentorship and support our members experience can be career-defining and life-changing.
New Membership Updates in 2025
We are excited to continue serving our IWC community and members by expanding our membership offerings. In 2025 IWC will be adding new membeship types, payment options, and additional perks and offerings to ensure we continue serve our community’s needs as the industry grows and changes.
If you have an active membership purchased before 2025, your membership will roll over at the same price but you will be receiving the updated perks.
In 2025 we have added 2 new membership types, a Student Membership and a Social Equity Business Membership
See all membership offerings below!
These changes will not take place until January 1st 2025.
IWC MEMBERSHIP TYPES
IWC memberships are flexible and designed to fit your needs, with set pricing and the ability to cancel at any time. Manage your membership seamlessly through our updated platform and enjoy exclusive benefits for as long as you choose to stay with us.
INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
$150
ANNUAL FEE
(SAVE $30/YEAR)
INDIVIDUAL MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
$15
MONTHLY FEE
IDEAL FOR
- Career Professionals
- Patients/Caregivers
- Cannabis Advocates
- Canna-curious
- Cannabis Entrepreneurs
Previous Membership Offerings
MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED
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10% discount on paid events
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Access to our Member Portal (Member Directory + Job Board)
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Opportunity to serve on business committees
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- Opportunity to participate in our Mentoring Program
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- Complimentary access to curated virtual self-paced cannabis education and professional development services through IWC partner Seed Talent
Current Membership Offerings
MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES
- Access to discounted medical card services through Plesio Health
- Access to medical cannabis training sessions through IWC partner Plesio Health
- Access to participate in IWC committees, boards, volunteer opportunities, and community events
- Access to the IWC mentorship program as either a mentor or mentee
- Complimentary access to curated virtual cannabis education and professional development services through IWC partner Plesio Health
- Complimentary access to curated virtual self-paced cannabis education and professional development services through IWC partner Seed Talent
- Exclusive access to recordings from virtual educational events
- Free admission to all virtual events
- Free admissions to specific in-person events
- Priority access for IWC speaking opportunity applications at industry events
STUDENT ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
$75
ANNUAL FEE
(SAVE $10/YEAR)
STUDENT MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
$7
MONTHLY FEE
IDEAL FOR
- 21+ Students
- Patients/Caregivers
- Cannabis Advocates
- Canna-curious
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
(This is a new membership type)
MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES
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- Access to free or discounted medical card services through Plesio Health
- Access to medical cannabis educational programming through IWC partner, Plesio Health
- Access to participate in IWC committees, boards, volunteer opportunities, and community events
- Access to the IWC mentorship program as a mentee
- Complimentary access to curated virtual self-paced cannabis education and professional development services through IWC partner Seed Talent
- Exclusive access to recordings from virtual educational events
- Free admission to all virtual events
- Free admissions to specific in-person events
- Free use of Plesio Health services
- Priority access for IWC speaking opportunity applications at industry events
- Priority access to IWC internship opportunities
- Special discount on IWC in-person and virtual educational events
SOCIAL EQUITY BUSINESS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
$200
ANNUAL FEE
(SAVE $40/YEAR)
SOCIAL EQUITY BUSINESS MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
$20
MONTHLY FEE
IDEAL FOR
- Social Equity License holders
- Businesses looking to expand their reach in the cannabis industry
- Businesses looking for hiring resources and access to our rich experienced applicant pool
- Businesses looking for access B2B connections and events
SOCIAL EQUITY BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP
(This is a new membership type)
MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES
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- Access to early event registration for limited-capacity events
- Access to serve on business committees
- Complimentary access to curated virtual self-paced cannabis education and professional development services through IWC partner Seed Talent for all employees
- Complimentary IWC Merch kit for designated employees
- Direct connection to the IWC member applicant pool and hiring resources
- Exclusive access to curated education and professional development services through IWC partner Plesio Health for designated employees
- Free admission for 1 employee to all IWC in-person events
- Free admission to all virtual events for designated employees
- Logo placement on IWC website
- Opportunity to collaborate with IWC on limited edition co-branded merchandise
- Opportunity to collaborate with IWC on new product launches and events
- Priority access to all IWC partner and sponsorship opportunities
- Priority access to all IWC vendor and job fair events as a participant at a discounted rate
- Priority access to participate in IWC speaking opportunities at industry events
- Priority inclusion in IWC event calendar, e-newsletter, and other channels for company and organizational advertising and promotions
- Priority inclusion in our mentorship program
SMALL BUSINESS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
$350
ANNUAL FEE
(SAVE $70/YEAR)
SMALL BUSINESS MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
$35
MONTHLY FEE
IDEAL FOR
- Businesses with less than 25 employees
- Businesses looking to expand their reach in the cannabis industry
- Businesses looking for hiring resources and access to our rich experienced applicant pool
- Businesses looking for access B2B connections and events
Previous Membership Offerings
MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED
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- Access to our Member Portal (Member Directory + Job Board)
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- 10% discount on paid events
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- Early event registration for limited capacity events
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- Opportunity to serve on business committees
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- Opportunity to participate in our Mentoring Program
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- Complimentary access to curated virtual self-paced cannabis education and professional development services through IWC partner Seed Talent
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- Logo featured on our website in the Business Member carousel
Current Membership Offerings
MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES
- Access to early event registration for limited-capacity events
- Access to serve on business committees
- Complimentary access to curated virtual cannabis education and professional development services through IWC partner Plesio Health for designated employees
- Complimentary access to curated virtual self-paced cannabis education and professional development services through IWC partner Seed Talent for 5 designated employees
- Complimentary IWC Merch kit for designated employees
- Direct connection to the IWC member applicant pool and hiring resources
- Discounted memberships for up to 5 employees
- Exclusive access to all cannabis education and professional development services through IWC partner Plesio Health for all employees
- Exclusive opportunity to collaborate with IWC on limited edition co-branded merchandise
- Exclusive opportunity to collaborate with IWC on new product launches and events
- Free admission for 1 designated employee to all IWC in-person events
- Free admission for 5 designated employees to all virtual events
- Logo placement on IWC website
- Priority access to all IWC partner and sponsorship opportunities
- Priority access to all IWC vendor and job fair events as a participant at a discounted rate
- Priority access to curated Plesio Health services
- Priority access to participate in IWC speaking opportunities at industry events
- Priority inclusion in IWC event calendar, e-newsletter, and other channels for company and organizational advertising and promotions
- Priority inclusion in our mentorship program
CORPORATE BUSINESS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
$750
ANNUAL FEE
(SAVE $150/YEAR)
CORPORATE BUSINESS MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
$75
MONTHLY FEE
IDEAL FOR
- Businesses with 25+ employees
- Businesses looking to expand their reach in the cannabis industry
- Businesses looking for hiring resources and access to our rich experienced applicant pool
- Businesses looking for access B2B connections and events
Previous Membership Offerings
MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED
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- Access to our Member Portal (Member Directory + Job Board)
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- 10% discount on paid events
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- Early event registration for limited capacity events
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- Opportunity to serve on business committees
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- Opportunity to participate in our Mentoring Program
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- Complimentary access to curated virtual self-paced cannabis education and professional development services through IWC partner Seed Talent
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- Includes 3 individual memberships for designated team members
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- Logo featured on our website in the Business Member carousel
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- Opportunity for inclusion on our event calendar and weekly e-newsletter
Current Membership Offerings
MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES
- Access to early event registration for limited-capacity events
- Access to serve on business committees
- Complimentary access to curated virtual cannabis education and professional development services through IWC partner Plesio Health for designated employees
- Complimentary access to curated virtual self-paced cannabis education and professional development services through IWC partner Seed Talent for designated employees
- Complimentary IWC Merch kit for designated employees
- Direct connection to the IWC member applicant pool and hiring resources
- Exclusive opportunity to collaborate with IWC on limited edition co-branded merchandise
- Exclusive opportunity to collaborate with IWC on new product launches and events
- Free admission for 3 designated employees to all IWC in-person events
- Free admission for designated employees to all virtual events
- Individual memberships for 3 designated team members
- Logo placement on IWC website
- Priority access to all IWC partner and sponsorship opportunities
- Priority access to all IWC vendor and job fair events as a participant at a discounted rate
- Priority access to curated Plesio Health services
- Priority access to participate in IWC speaking opportunities at industry events
- Priority inclusion in IWC event calendar, e-newsletter, and other channels for company and organizational advertising and promotions
- Priority inclusion in our mentorship program
Illinois Women in Cannabis is a welcoming and inclusive organization hosting events that are accessible to everyone who is active in or interested in learning more about Illinois’ regulated cannabis industry. If you wish to participate in any IWC activity but are unable to due to financial hardships, please contact IWC at communications@Ilwomenincannabis.org. IWC leaders look forward to seeing you soon!
At my first introduction to IWC, I knew I needed to be part of this amazing group of very focused, powerful women who were not afraid to speak up. As a voice for senior cannabis consumers, I ensure rights, provide education, and free citizens from discrimination, negative stigmas, and harassment. IWC has provided invaluable support for me in this role.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have to be a woman to join IWC?
No. Diversity is our strength and we welcome all gender identities.
Is IWC limited to those who consume cannabis?
Not at all. IWC is all about education and professional development. This is not a consumption club.
What are the benefits of becoming an IWC member?
When you join IWC, you have access to the invaluable opportunity to network with our other members. In addition, you get access to discounted event tickets, job postings, education and training, and an affiliation and structure that will help you become more involved in the industry.
Does IWC host events outside Chicago?
Yes, we are continually expanding our reach and host many satellite and virtual events throughout the state.
I'm brand new to the cannabis industry. Where can I learn more?
Come to one of our events, sit in on an IWC committee meeting (you can participate in two without committing to membership), and learn as much as you can about the industry. Some helpful resources include:
National Cannabis Industry Association
Chicago Cannabis Information Center
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
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