TAGNW is a community of current and aspiring technologists with a passion for technology, education, community, innovation, and collaboration in beautiful Northwest Washington. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, TAGNW is community funded. Like what we do? We’d love for you to become a member and participate in the TAGNW community. Not yet a TAG Member? See our membership options and benefits below. Are you a business or organization interested to support TAGNW further and leverage additional benefits? See our Metallic Membership page for details and see our current Metallic Members for more information. Thank you all for your support!

Want to participate further? Consider a donation! As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, your donation is tax deductible and may be eligible for employer matching! Awesome.

Become a Member

Community Member: Free

  • Job Board access (User)
  • Newsletter
  • Community Hub access (Limited)

Individual Member: $50

All Community Member Benefits, plus:

  • Early Access Tickets for select events.
  • Discounted and/or free attendance for select events.
  • Invitation to exclusive events.
  • Opportunity to serve in TAGNW Leadership role.
  • Invitation to participate in TAGNW Programs.
  • Expanded TAGNW Community Hub access
  • Voting Rights

Student Member: $25

All Individual Member Benefits, plus:

  • “All inclusive” – includes access and entry to ALL TAGNW events and programs.*
  • Must register with school email account.

* Registration required. Space limited to individual event capacity.

Business Member: $200

All Individual Member Benefits, plus:

  • Unlimited Job Board Access (Employer)
  • Represent your business in TAGNW events and programs
  • Select Marketing and Promotion

NOTE: The Business Member point of contact also receives Individual Member Benefits.

Gratis Individual Member: Free ($50 value)

All Individual Member benefits, plus:

For faculty and staff of TAGNW Metallic Members or Community Partners. Please sign up with your organization email address.

NOTE: Also includes members of GWATA/NCWTA and Strategy News Service. Please sign up with the same email address.

Gratis Student Member: Free ($25 value)

All Student Member benefits, plus:

For students of TAGNW Metallic Members and Community Partners. Please sign up with your organization email address.

NOTE: All students of Skagit Valley College, Western Washington University, and Whatcom Community College are invited to claim a TAGNW Gratis Student Membership via arrangement with your school!

Gratis Business Member: Free ($200 value)

All Business Member Benefits, plus:

NOTE: For fellow nonprofit organizations with a focus of technology, education, and/or community engagement. Approval required. Please contact us for arrangements.

Membership FAQs

How do I join or renew my TAG Membership?

Become a TAG Member and manage your membership status via our online membership system.

What types of TAG memberships are available?

There are several TAG membership levels to suit you and/or your business: Student, Individual, Business (Any Number of Employees), and Partner (Non-Profit Organizations).

We also offer Gratis Individual and Business Memberships via various TAG programs, including TAG Community Partners, and TAG Metallic Membership benefits. Contact us for more details regarding gratis membership.

Since my company is a TAG Business Member, does that mean that I am also a TAG Member?

No. However, beginning in 2021, we offer TAG Gratis Memberships included in TAG Metallic Membership benefits. If your organization is a TAG Metallic Member, please contact us or your organization’s point of contact to establish your membership. Refer to our Sponsorship page for more details. Otherwise, please apply for your own Student or Individual Membership. In any circumstance, please register for the appropriate TAG Membership.

What are the requirements to be a TAG Student Member?

TAG offers a discount for student members for current full-time students of any accredited institution of higher education. Beginning in 2021, access to all TAG events and programs is included in TAG Student Membership. (Limited to availability.)

My business is a TAG Sponsor and we have TAG Memberships included in our sponsorship. How do I register as a TAG Gratis Individual Member?

Arrangements will be made with your organization’s point of contact. Don’t know who that is? Feel free to contact us to determine. Otherwise hold tight — we will be launching onboarding processes to align with these new benefits.

My organization is a TAG Community Partner. How do I register as a TAG Gratis Individual Member?

See above. Both systems will be onboarded in January 2021. Otherwise, contact us for assistance.

My organization is interested to become a TAG Community Partner and receive free TAG Membership. How do we do that?

If you are a nonprofit organization with a mission of technology, education, and/or community engagement, please contact us to discuss.

Is TAG membership only for Whatcom County-based companies?

Any organization, regardless of location, is eligible to be a TAG Member.

Who should I talk to about any membership questions?

Please contact us with any inquiries.