Corporate Relocation Council of Chicago

What Corporate Relocation Council of Chicago does

The Corporate Relocation Council of Chicago (CRC Chicago) is a not-for-profit professional membership association founded in the late 1970s by real estate professional Hugh Dermody, originally as informal industry luncheons addressing high interest rates and corporate mobility challenges. Headquartered at PO Box 59702, Schaumburg, Illinois, the organization serves corporate relocation administrators, HR and global mobility professionals, and service providers in the Chicago metropolitan area, with affiliated programming across the Midwest via partnerships with the Midwest Relocation Council (MRC), Wisconsin Employee Relocation Council (WiERC), and St. Louis Regional Employee Relocation Council (STLERC).

CRC's core offerings include three membership tiers — Corporate Membership (complimentary for companies actively relocating employees), Service Company Membership (tiered paid dues from $150 for one participant up to $275 for five participants, requiring Board approval), and Transitional Membership for members in career transition — alongside quarterly in-person meetings accredited by Worldwide ERC for CRP re-certification credits, an annual CRP Review Class delivered as a five-session virtual webinar series in partnership with Worldwide ERC, and a $2,500 annual scholarship for relocated Chicago-area high school seniors. The technology backbone is the Wild Apricot membership platform, which supports membership management, event registration, and the CRC Connect online community (member directory, job listings, resource library). Distribution runs through the crcchicago.org website, eNewsletter, Facebook presence, quarterly meetings at prominent Chicago venues (Wrigley Field, Merchandise Mart, Rate Field, Grant Thornton Tower, Morton Arboretum), and a 'Refer & Receive' member referral program.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: tiered Service Provider membership dues, event and meeting registration fees ($150-$225 depending on member status and event), and annual corporate sponsorships at Premiere and Acclaim levels. CRC is governed by an elected board and a committee structure covering Program Planning, Communications, Education, Sponsorship, Membership, Charitable Causes, and Corporate Engagement, and is affiliated with Worldwide ERC for global industry standards alignment and CRP certification administration.

Name

Corporate Relocation Council of Chicago

Legal name

Corporate Relocation Council of Chicago

Website

https://crcchicago.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Corporate Relocation Council of Chicago is a not-for-profit professional membership association, founded in the late 1970s, serving corporate relocation administrators, HR/mobility professionals, and service providers in the Chicago metro area through tiered memberships, accredited quarterly meetings, and CRP certification programming.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Trade Association / Corporate Relocation Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Customer/User Conferences & Client Advisory Boards (THAHAMAD)

Keywords

• Corporate relocation association
• Global mobility networking
• Membership trade association
• CRP certification education
• Relocation professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Schaumburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Membership Dues: Corporate members (companies actively relocating employees) receive complimentary membership to CRC and three annual meetings. No direct revenue from this segment.
2. Service Provider Membership Dues: Service provider companies pay tiered annual membership dues based on number of participants. Levels range from $150 (1 member) to $275 (5 members). Memberships run January 1 through December 31. Service provider memberships require Board approval.
3. Event Sponsorship: Corporate sponsors support CRC through annual sponsorship program at Premiere and Acclaim levels. Sponsors receive visibility and engagement opportunities at signature events throughout the year. Sponsorship revenue helps fund quality programming and experiences.
4. Meeting Registration Fees: CRC charges registration fees for meetings and events. Member registration is $200, non-member registration is $225 for major events like the Wrigley Field meeting. Service member registration is $150. Non-member meeting registration is $200 for some events.
5. CRP Review Class Registration: Annual CRP Review Class offered in April/May as a 5-session webinar series. CRC Members attend free, non-members pay $50 per session. Proctors the Certified Relocation Professional examination in partnership with Worldwide ERC.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CRC Chicago operates a regional professional membership association for the corporate relocation industry, offering tiered corporate and service-provider memberships, quarterly in-person meetings, accredited CRP continuing-education programming, an annual CRP review course, corporate engagement roundtables, networking events, and an online member community (CRC Connect). The association generates revenue through tiered membership dues, event registration fees, and annual corporate sponsorships to fund educational programming and charitable initiatives in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Product overview

CRC Chicago is a professional membership association (not a product company) that provides a membership network for corporate relocation administrators, HR professionals, and relocation service providers. The organization offers three primary membership types: Corporate Membership (complimentary for companies actively relocating employees), Service Company Membership (tiered paid membership for relocation service providers), and Transitional Membership (for members in career transition). Educational offerings include quarterly meetings, CRP (Certified Relocation Professional) review courses, and a scholarship program for relocated high school students. The association also organizes charitable initiatives and networking events in the Chicago area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Membership Complimentary annual membership for corporations that actively relocate employees, including three annual meetings and access to the CRC member network, CRC Connect platform, and CRP re-certification credits.
• Service Company Membership Tiered annual membership for relocation service provider companies (movers, real estate, mortgage, RMCs, temporary housing, international), priced from $150 (1 member) to $275 (5 members) and requiring Board approval.
• Transitional Membership Membership category for current CRC members (corporate or service provider) in career transition, providing continued access to the CRC community and resources during a job search.
• Quarterly Meetings and Educational Sessions In-person quarterly meetings held at Chicago-area venues featuring industry speakers, education on relocation trends and best practices, and CRP re-certification credits (2 per meeting).
• CRP Review Course Annual five-session webinar series offered in April/May preparing candidates for the Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) examination in partnership with Worldwide ERC; members attend free and non-members pay $50 per session.
• CRC Scholarship Program Annual scholarship award of $2,500 for a Chicago-area high school senior who relocated into the Chicagoland area between grades 9-12, presented as part of CRC's charitable mission.
• Speaker Programs Professional speaking engagements at CRC Chicago meetings where industry experts share insights on relocation and mobility topics; managed via the Speaker Information Form.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 CRP re-certification credits available per quarterly meeting
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Worldwide Employee Relocation Council (WERC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRC Chicago is affiliated with Worldwide ERC, the premier global professional organization for employee relocation. CRC quarterly meetings are accredited by WERC for CRP re-certification credits. The organization links to WERC for CRP examination registration and certification information. CRC education programs follow WERC standards and guidelines.
• Midwest Relocation Council (MRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership with Michigan Relocation Council for joint events and networking. MRC 2025 conference was held at The Edgewater in Madison, WI. Joint events include Welcome Reception and Theater on the Lake programs.
• Wisconsin Employee Relocation Council (WiERC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership with Wisconsin ERC for joint events including Summer Meeting, Bill Rounds Fund Raiser, St. Patty's Day Event, and UGLY Sweater Holiday Meeting. WiERC maintains logo on CRC website events.
• St. Louis Regional Employee Relocation Council (STLERC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership with STLERC for joint events including Spring Meeting, Summer in the City, Fall Meeting, and Holiday Meeting. STLERC maintains logo on CRC website events.
• Deborah's PlaceminorOthersCRC partners with Deborah's Place, a supportive housing organization serving women experiencing chronic homelessness. CRC's Charitable Causes Committee engages with this local charity through volunteer opportunities and fundraising. Deborah's Place has evolved over 35 years delivering effective programs and services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Greater Chicago Chamber of Commerce: Regional business membership organization serving the same Chicago corporate community. Comparable nonprofit membership/event model but broader (cross-industry) than CRC's relocation-specific niche; useful benchmark for chamber-style sponsorship tiers.
• Cartus (Relocation Management Company): One of the largest global relocation management companies and a likely Service Provider member of CRC. Not a direct association peer, but a key ecosystem participant whose clients and account managers populate CRC's corporate and service-provider membership.

Broad incumbents

• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): The dominant U.S. professional association for HR practitioners, many of whom also engage with CRC. Comparable membership/conference/credential model at massive scale, providing both an aspirational benchmark and a potential substitute for some corporate-side engagement.
• National Association of REALTORS (NAR): Large U.S. professional association for real estate practitioners, a major component of CRC's service-provider member base. Comparable nonprofit membership/credential/event model that overlaps with CRC's real-estate-focused service providers.
• Worldwide Employee Relocation Council (Worldwide ERC): The global umbrella professional association for employee relocation that accredits CRC's meetings and owns the CRP credential. Directly comparable membership/conference model at significantly larger scale, serving as the natural apex organization for regional councils like CRC.

Direct peers

• Midwest Relocation Council (MRC): Michigan-based regional relocation council and an active CRC partner running joint events. Directly comparable nonprofit professional association serving corporate relocation professionals and service providers in the Midwest, with similar membership and meeting structures.
• New York Metropolitan Relocation Council (NYMRC): Long-standing New York regional relocation council with a similar member-driven, nonprofit professional association model serving corporate relocation professionals and service providers in a major metro market.
• New Jersey Employee Relocation Council (NJERC): New Jersey regional relocation council that mirrors CRC's structure (nonprofit, quarterly meetings, corporate + service provider members) and serves a comparable corporate-mobility community.
• Wisconsin Employee Relocation Council (WiERC): Wisconsin regional relocation council that co-hosts joint events with CRC (Summer Meeting, Holiday Meeting, Bill Rounds Fund Raiser). Same nonprofit professional-body structure and target membership (HR/mobility + service providers) in an adjacent state.
• St. Louis Regional Employee Relocation Council (STLERC): St. Louis regional relocation council and CRC co-event partner (Spring, Summer in the City, Fall, Holiday meetings). Comparable nonprofit membership association model focused on Midwest corporate relocation professionals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CRCChicago
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/corporate-relocation-council-of-chicago

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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