Individual Membership
Open to individuals supporting the Chamber's purposes, including entrepreneurs, professionals and community members.
See the 2027 membership tiers and annual dues below.
Membership
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Membership categories and eligibility requirements are established by the Chamber's Bylaws. Annual dues are established by the Board.
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Business Membership
Open to businesses, corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships and organizations supporting the Chamber's purposes.
See the 2027 membership tiers and annual dues below.
Agency Membership
For government agencies in California, Africa and internationally.
See the 2027 membership tiers and annual dues below.
Dues 2027
Membership tiers & annual dues
Annual dues for the 2027 membership year, as established by the Board.
| Tier | Annual Fee | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Academic & Research Member | $5,000 | Event and networking access; research and knowledge-exchange partnerships; Forum panel co-hosting; directory listing. |
| Chamber & Business Association Member | $5,000 | All prior, plus reciprocal event promotion, joint delegation participation, and member cross-referrals. |
| Public & Institutional Member | $10,000 | All prior, plus participation in trade and investment policy dialogues and government-to-business roundtables. |
| Corporate Member | $20,000 | All prior, plus business matchmaking, directory and Forum profile, and discounted delegation participation. |
| Associate Member | $20,000 | All Corporate-tier benefits, structured for organizations outside the core corridor; introductions to corridor-based members; Forum exhibitor/sponsor access. |
| Diplomatic & International Institution Member | $25,000 | All prior, plus standing invitations to diplomatic briefings, official delegation participation, and Forum institutional-partner recognition. |
| Founding Member (one-time, launch period only) | In-kind (by invitation) | Permanent recognition as a Founding Member in official records; consideration for inaugural committee seats; Strategic Member-level benefits during the Chamber's first term. |
| Investment & Financial Member | $50,000 | All Diplomatic-tier benefits, plus early access to investment opportunities, participation in investment roundtables, and first look on deal introductions. |
| International Member | $50,000 | All prior, plus structured commercial-relationship support, a dedicated Chamber account contact, and premium Forum placement. |
| Strategic Member | $50,000 | All prior, plus closed-door briefings with Chamber leadership, input into programming priorities, and priority co-branding. |
| A3C Leadership Circle (by invitation only) | $100,000 | Board-committee seat consideration; closed-door delegation briefings; first right on Deal Room co-hosting; top-tier recognition Chamber-wide. |
Sponsorship
Sponsorship program
Separate from membership, sponsorship funds specific Chamber programs.
Bronze
$25,000
Annual commitment
Silver
$50,000
Annual commitment
Gold
$100,000
Annual commitment
Platinum
$250,000+
Annual commitment
Strategic / Africa-California Partner
$500,000+
Annual commitment
Founding Membership
A limited, time-bound opportunity
Founding Membership registration is now closed. We thank every Founding Member who helped establish the Chamber during its organizing period.
- 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