Membership Worth Its Value
“The Iowa Sustainable Business Forum (ISBF) offers confidential business-to-business sharing, an ever-growing library of proven best practices, notes from all events, and a directory to connect 24-7 with peer professionals across Iowa.
Leadership Members

Any size business interested in taking a leadership role in driving the direction of the association, fulfilling the mission and vision of the association, and contributing annual dues of $3,500 or more, in exchange for access to all programming provided by the association, recognition and promotion as a Leadership Member, and a reserved position on the Board of Directors. A majority vote by the Board is required for approval to meet intention of the Code of Conduct, and also will determine voting or non-voting advisory status, and should the original designated representative leave the member business during their tenure on the Board, a majority vote will be needed for approval of their replacement representative and voting status.

Business Members

Any size business interested in fulfilling the mission and vision of the association, and contributing annual dues defined below based on their employee count in Iowa, in exchange for access to all programming provided by the association, recognition and promotion as a Business Member.

  • $100 for fewer than 10 employees
  • $250 for fewer than 100 employees
  • $500 for fewer than 1,000 employees
  • $750 for fewer than 5,000 employees
  • $1,000 for fewer than 10,000 employees
  • $2,000 for greater than or equal to 10,000 employees

Academic Members

Any size college, university, or educational institution with faculty or staff focused on sustainability interested in fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the association, and contributing annual dues of $250, in exchange for access to all programming and resources provided by the association, and recognition and promotion as an Academic Member.

Membership Qualifications
Membership is open to all organizations except government or quasi-governmental (Section 115). Member services are targeted to for-profit businesses in Iowa implementing practices within their own operations (e.g. manufacturing, retail, professional services). All members sign a membership application, non-disclosure agreement (NDA), and Code of Conduct. Vendors who sell sustainability services are welcome, and may also be interested in sponsorships opportunities. Contact: info@iowaSBF.org
Membership Benefits
By joining this problem-solving network, you'll have a confidential, invitation-only forum for sharing best practices to:
  • Efficiently manage resources and save money
  • Recruit and retain top talent for your company
  • Innovate for the future
  • Share your sustainability story internally and externally
ISBF members businesses also receive the following:
  • Discounts on vendor services offered only to ISBF members
  • Access to directory of like-minded, professional peers across the state of Iowa
  • Members-only educational resources: event summaries, recorded company presentations, and free attendance to most ISBF programming
ISBF is about more than compliance. You can make true breakthroughs in balancing your financial, environmental and social responsibilities.
Business Members