ANNUAL PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS
Partner with AIA Triangle and build relationships, strengthen brand recognition, and position your company in front of architects and designers through this comprehensive package of benefits.
To become an annual partner, please complete and submit the Partner Application and payment via the links below.
WHY PARTNER WITH AIA TRIANGLE?
AIA Triangle wants to help you reach the design community around the Triangle with a variety of opportunities to enhance your exposure. Our annual partnership program offers you an effective way to strengthen your market position and target architecture and design clients through a strategic and repetitive approach offered at all levels of membership in AIA Triangle. We strive to ensure you receive the most value from your annual partnership.
AIA Triangle architects spend millions per year on products and services; are responsible for pre-bid, bid-phase and post-bid projects; and specify, recommend and approve the purchase of products and services for their firms. Put your business in front of Triangle-area architects all year long.
EXPOSURE
Being a partner is a cost-effective way to gain access to AIA Triangle members and help develop the key relationships needed for your company to maximize its potential in our increasingly competitive industry.
POSITIONING
Demonstrate your leadership in the areas that matter to your business and position your company as a thought-leader and source of trusted information.
There is no better opportunity to differentiate your company from your competition to the people who can make a difference in your success.
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
Each year, AIA Triangle produces a diverse calendar of educational programs, events and networking activities which offer unique opportunities to promote your business directly to the local architectural community and the large contingent of other industry leaders that participate in these events.
2025 PARTNER PROGRAM
Our Partner Program including the benefits and investment amounts are pulled together in one handy document. Download the PDF of the entire program.
THE FACTS
1000+
members within a ten-county region
12
active Task Forces
38%
of the total members in North Carolina
150+
2024 Design Awards attendance
3RD
largest local section in the South Atlantic Region
160+
2024 Membership Meeting attendance
2,000+
subscribers to Friday Facts & weekly e-blasts
75+
hrs CE credits offered
52%
e-newsletter open/click rate—
above industry standard
68
events featured on the website and
in Friday Facts the last 12 months
As a partner, we consider you a member.
Corporate membership is included as a benefit for all annual partners according to each partnership level. Corporate membership provides additional opportunities to establish relationships with architects that go beyond sales and specifications.
BENEFITS OF CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP INCLUDE:
- Opportunities to network with section members
- Invitations to section events
- Subscription to AIA Triangle e-newsletter and member communication
- Member prices for events
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Participation in section task forces and event committees (with the exception of Design Awards)
- Company programs and events included in the weekly e-newsletter
($100 per posting/per week value)
2025 BENEFITS
AIA Triangle empowers architects by connecting with the community, advocating for our profession, and promoting the quality of local design.
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE
(Value: $300 per rep). All partnership levels include corporate membership, however the number of representatives and invitations included varies by level.
SIGNATURE EVENT AND PROGRAM ADMITTANCE
PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE
(Value: $200 min per rep).Representative number varies by partnership level
Invitation to network WITH THE AIAT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE
Representative number varies by partnership level
Invitation to Annual Partner Recognition / Member Networking Event
PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE
COMPANY SHOWCASED AT PROGRAMS, EVENTS & MEETINGS
PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE
Recognition on AIAT Website
PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE
Representation with logo, link and description depend on partnership level.
Opportunity to host Lunch & Learn Program(s)
PLATINUM | GOLD
For in-person programs, partner provides lunch. See Partner Program for additional information.
Recognition at Annual Membership Meeting
PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE
Estimated attendance 200+. Logo and company name representation varies by partnership level.
SOCIAL MEDIA SHOUT OUTS
PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE
Social media shoutouts are by partnership level and the frequency is dependent on the partnership level from monthly to once a year.
RECOGNITION ON KEY AIAT EVENT PAGES
PLATINUM
Design Awards, Residential Tour, CANstruction and Barkitecture webpages and in program booklet (where applicable). Includes logo and link for our Platinum Partners. Value: $500 for each event.
Special Social Media Recognition
PLATINUM
Includes a logo and a link.
Opportunity to host a hard hat or other CE eligible tour
PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE
For in-person programs, partner provides lunch. See Partner Program for additional information.
Company profiled in Friday Facts
PLATINUM
Sent to 2,000+ subscribers each week.
FRIDAY FACTS ARTICLE CONTRIBUTION OPPORTUNITY
PLATINUM
The opportunity to contribute an article to the Friday Facts and posted on the AIA Triangle website
LOGO IN FRIDAY FACTS
PLATINUM
DOUBLE YOUR EXPOSURE
Take advantage of the AIA Triangle and AIA Charlotte Co-partnership opportunity to double your exposure and receive substantial discounts on Platinum or Gold-level partnership options. Partners must commit to both Triangle and Charlotte and will be invoiced separately. As unique components, partnership packages are different and tailored to each market.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
AIA Triangle is always in search of new ways to recognize partners! In addition to your listed benefits, be on the lookout for new events and programs that will afford you more face to face time with your audience!