Join The WCTA
The Washington Clean Technology Alliance offers a range of business services and benefits uniquely designed to help businesses gain visibility, access services at lower cost, and benefit from public policy advocacy.
Download the WCTA Membership Application form (pdf or Microsoft Word) (includes sponsorship information).
Membership Benefits:
Public Policy Advocacy: The WCTA is the sole provider of the unified voice of the cleantech business sector to public policy makers on issues concerning the development of the sector. The WCTA advocates for policies that are supportive of cleantech businesses, jobs, and products and works with educational institutions, workforce development councils, and members to address the needs of the sector. Members participate in the WCTA Public Policy Committee to analyze and determine policy positions, approved by the WCTA Board of Directors.
Membership Purchasing Benefits:
WCTA Health Plan: Washington Clean Technology Alliance members can save 10-15% on health care. The WCTA leverages the collective purchasing power and relationships of its members and partners, so that member companies can take advantage of preferred pricing and administrative discounts specifically tailored to meet the needs of our industry. The WCTA offers qualified member companies two different comprehensive employee benefits programs. The Omnitrade Health Trust is offered in partnership with the Washington Biotechnology and Biomedical Association. In addition, we offer a program in partnership through the Washington Technology Industry Association. To find out if we can save your company money, contact the WCTA Product Representative Nathan Edmondson or your health insurance consultant for additional details. Find a short brochure here or a larger plan description here.
John Williams, President and Founder of Scoville Public Relations: “When we decided to make the switch to a group plan, we were looking for quality coverage that we could afford. Many group plans are very expensive, but as a WCTA member, we found a plan with solid overall benefits and competitive pricing. We’re glad we made the switch. Our employees are covered with substantial savings to our bottom line.”
Top Quality Remanufactured Ink and Toner Cartridges: We are very excited to announce a special program with HelloEco to provide WCTA members with special pricing on high performance, eco-friendly printer cartridges. For more information, click here. To order, click here. To get the WCTA discount code, email us here (Members Only).
HelloEco specializes in eliminating business pain. We improve your bottom line by removing waste and inefficiency. This program will bring high-value green solutions immediately.
HelloEco cartridges are 100% recycled and 100% guaranteed to meet your printing standards. To help you pinch a few extra pennies, HelloEco prices are on average 20% lower than the OEM cartridges that you are buying today.
Here are some examples:
| Cartridge | OEM Price | HelloEco | Savings |
| Q2612A Black Toner | $79.99 | $62.49 | 22% |
| Q5949X Black Toner | $170.99 | $116.49 | 32% |
| Q6001A Color Toner | $93.99 | $82.79 | 12% |
| HP 96 Black Ink | $33.99 | $23.79 | 30% |
| HP 57 Black Ink | $39.99 | $23.09 | 42% |
AdviceOnline® Human Resource System: AdviceOnline is a qualitatively different service designed to provide HR professionals and in-house legal counsel with practical tools they can rely on to help solve their HR problems and help reduce legal risks. Designed by Garvey Schubert Barer attorneys, it provides a myriad of resources including basic HR “dos and don’ts,” conducting interviews, and documenting and resolving employee issues. WCTA members are eligible to access a complimentary basic version or a premium subscription at a dramatically reduced cost.
- Ken Berlin of the DC law firm Skadden, Arps addresses the WCTA on Transitioning to a Cleantech Economy
Events and Networking: The WCTA presents events designed to enhance business networks and to inform and educate its membership, policymakers,and citizens. The Events Committee is comprised of WCTA members.
Information: WCTA is the hub for cleantech news, information, and resources in Washington. The WCTA works with members to provide expert sources for the media, policy makers, and investors. Through its members, WCTA monitors and analyzes the cluster. The WCTA maintains a directory of our members designed to enhance traffic to our members’ websites.
Market Visibility: Identification with the WCTA helps our members become more positively visible in their markets and to the public. Members are highlighted on our website. They may display the WCTA logo on their website and are encouraged to link to the WCTA website.
Board Membership: Executives of member organizations are elected to the WCTA Board.
Who Should Join the WCTA?
- Core Businesses: Businesses offering cleantech products or services with a presence in Washington.
- Supporting Businesses: Businesses that provide services to cleantech companies that have a presence in Washington.
- Academic and Research Institutions: Academic and research institutions that offer programs or conduct research and development in cleantech.
- Non-Profit Organizations: Non-profit organizations whose missions are compatible with the WCTA.
- Public Sector: Local, state, and federal government agencies with activities or missions associated with the cleantech sector.
Membership Dues
