Accredited Business Dues Structure

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Adopted by the Board of Directors June 1, 2010



Employees / Agents Annual Investment First Year Enrollment First Year Investment
1 to 4 $400 $55 $455
5 to 10 $440 $55 $495
11 to 20 $500 $55 $555
21 to 35 $550 $55 $605
36 to 50 $655 $55 $705
51 to 75 $730 $55 $785
76 to 100 $830 $55 $885
101 to 150 $940 $55 $995
151 to 200 $1,020 $55 $1,075
201 to 300 $1,120 $55 $1,175
301 to 500 $1,250 $55 $1,310
Bronze $1,500 - $1,500
Silver $3,150 - $3,150
Gold $4,400 - $4,400
Platinum $6,000 - $6,000
Diamond $12,000 - $12,000

Multiple Year Accreditation Discounts:
for new Accredited Businesses only
2 year accreditation - 10% off both years
3 year accreditation - 15% off all three years

2 part-time employees = 1 full-time employee

  • First-year Accredited Businesses pay $55 one-time enrollment fee.
    • San Diego Employers Association (SDEA) members receive reduced enrollment fee of $30.
  • Major Sponsor businesses ($1,500 dues or greater) receive special recognition and benefits.
  • For affiliate accreditations (DBAs), add the total number of employees for all companies to determine the level of investment, plus $200 per DBA. Each DBA receives reliability report, accreditation plaque, decal, and directory listing.
  • For each additional location, add the total number of employees for all locations to determine the level of investment, plus $100 per location. Each location receives accreditation plaque, decal, and directory listing.

Accredited Business dues in the Better Business Bureau is tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense.