Membership Application

Applications for membership within HPCA are welcome if you provide communications services to the business community and meetthe following three requirements:

  • You are self-employed, represent a partnership, or represent a company of no more than six employees.
  • You operate your business in Halton, Peel or neighbouring communities.
  • Your skills match the existing categories shown on HPCA web site.

Membership Fees

PLEASE NOTE: Our membership year is from September 1st to August 31st and not based on the calendar year.

NEW ACTIVE MEMBERS: Dues are $150 per membership year. For those who join in the last half of our membership year (i.e.,March toAugust), the fee is reduced to $75. HPCA will provide a link to your Web site from the HPCA online directory at no cost.

RETURNING ACTIVE MEMBERS: Dues are $125 per membership year for renewals.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: Dues are $75 per membership year.

STUDENT MEMBERS: Dues are $50 per membership year.

Associate and Student memberships entitle you to receive HomeWork and access to the Internet mailing list, but not a page in the HPCA online directory.

Click here to download PDF version of the application, to complete & submit offline.
 

Find a Communicator

Search the Membership Directory. An abundance of creative talent is available at your fingertips.

Use the HPCA Job/Projects Board. Finding the right communications professional has never been easier! Please see detailed instructions below.

Job Postings

Reach the most qualified HPCA candidates by posting your full-time, part-time or contract work requirements on the HPCA Job/Projects Board. Click here to post & contact HPCA members.

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Donna Papacosta

Donna PapacostaExperienced, reliable communicator working in traditional and digital media. More than 20 years of experience helping corporations, nonprofits and government agencies communicate with employees, customers and prospects. Expertise in writing, editing, project management, podcasting and multimedia production.

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