Membership

An Invitation To Join RIEP

Membership is the foundation of our Partnership. Now that RIEP is a certified non-profit organization we invite rural islanders and allies to join and help shape the programs and services going forward.

This includes, planning the next Forum, Network Building Programs, Online Learning Programs, Digital Communication Platforms, Advocacy - to name a few…

Membership Type

1. Person - Direct
   A person directly engaged in economic capacity building that will impact the Partnership
2. Organization - Direct
   Corporations, Societies, Partnerships, or Associations, directly engaged in community economic development
3. Associate Member
   A person, Corporation, Society, Partnership, Associations or Government agencies indirectly engaged in community economic development within the impact area of the Partnership
4. Governments
   Local government with jurisdiction over these
   Islands, as well as First Nations Governing Councils may apply for membership in the Society

Benefits for Direct Category Members:

• 15% Discount to the next Forum
• Two free webinars per year
• One free online course per year

Benefits for Associate Category Members:

• 5% Discount to the next Forum
• One free webinar per year

JOIN TODAY!

Click here for your membership application

Here are the steps for RIEP Membership:

1. Submit the completed membership form
   via info@ruralislandspartnership.ca.
2. RIEP Board will review the application to
   ensure that you have selected the
   appropriate membership category.
3. Confirmed applicants will be sent a
   confirmation email with directions
   for how to pay for membership.
   

In the words of a RIEF delegate:

“One of the key benefits of the Forum was networking and shared knowledge. I would expect that will continue to be the benefit I will derive from membership, as well as being connected to a rural island focussed network.”