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Help build an institution designed to strengthen California-Africa commerce for generations.

The Opportunity

Founding Membership registration has closed

Founding Membership registration is now closed. We thank every Founding Member who helped establish the Chamber during its organizing period. Founding Members help ratify the Bylaws, elect the inaugural Board and shape the Chamber's first program year. Organizations and individuals may still apply for regular membership.

Benefits

Founding Member benefits

Recognition as a Founder in all launch materials, the Chamber's website and its official history

A vote in the election of the inaugural Board, with no future obligations

Priority invitations to all launch events, delegations and early programming

First access to Chamber trade missions, matchmaking and business development services

A non-obligatory voice in shaping the committees that will define the Chamber's direction

Invitation to review and help finalize the Chamber's founding Bylaws

Eligibility to stand for election to, or nominate candidates for, the inaugural Board of Directors

Public recognition as a Founder at the Chamber's official launch event and in perpetuity in its founding record

Participation

Founding Member tiers

Contribution levels are being finalized by the Organizing Committee.

Founding Business Member

For businesses, firms and organizations.

Contribution

To Be Determined

Founding Individual Member

For entrepreneurs and professionals.

Contribution

To Be Determined

Founding Patron

For lead donors and anchor sponsors.

Contribution

To Be Determined

Founding Member — By Invitation

For distinguished civic, cultural or public leaders.

Contribution

In-kind / By Invitation

Timeline

Organizing period milestones

Official Launch

Launch on October 22 - 5:30pm in San Francisco, California