Tapps Business Connect

Exclusive membership application

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Business legitimacy & professional standards

  • Must be a registered and active business with the Washington Secretary of State.
  • If in the trades or other regulated industries, must carry active commercial insurance and/or bonding as required by law.
  • Must operate with high ethical and professional standards, aligning with the group's mission of trust and accountability.

Commitment to group participation

  • Must attend monthly morning meetings (5 of 6 over 6 months; subs welcome).
  • Must participate in Connections After Close (5 of 6 over 6 months; subs welcome) and other scheduled networking events.
  • Engage actively: give referrals, collaborate, and support other members with 1:1s outside of group activities.
  • Must be willing to participate in technology requests. The group will help; there are technological requirements to promote businesses online and in person.

Give-first mentality

  • Create value before asking for it — introductions, referrals, or expertise others don't have.
  • Success is measured not just by business gained, but by contribution to others' growth.

Growth-mindedness

  • Commitment to continuous learning and improvement — professionally, personally, and technologically.
  • Show up prepared to share insights, learn from others, and contribute to the education of the group.

Accountability to higher standards

  • Maintain integrity in all business dealings and referrals.
  • Track and follow up on referrals given and received, and connections made.
  • Be transparent and consistent in communication and results.

Tech-forward engagement

  • Use social media, AI, and digital tools to amplify personal and group visibility.
  • Participate in group technology initiatives (referral tracking, QR forms, online profiles).

Real relationship building

  • Prioritize long-term trust over short-term transactions.
  • Cultivate meaningful relationships that reflect positively on the TBC brand.

Membership requirements

Membership at Tapps Business Connect is intentionally selective. Please read these standards before you start. The application takes about 90 minutes and does not save as you go — set aside uninterrupted time.