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African-CaliforniaChamber of Commerce

Limited & Time-Bound

Become a Founding Member

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

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The Opportunity

Founding Membership closes at launch

Founding Membership is a limited, time-bound opportunity available during the organizing period — before the Chamber's public launch and first annual meeting. Founding Members help ratify the Bylaws, elect the inaugural Board and shape the Chamber's first program year.

Benefits

Founding Member benefits

Permanent recognition as a Founder

Recognition on the A3C website

Recognition in launch materials

Vote at the first annual meeting

Priority invitations to launch events

Access to early programming

First access to trade missions

Business matchmaking

Business development opportunities

Opportunity to help shape committees and strategic priorities

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

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Founding Individual Member

For entrepreneurs and professionals.

Contribution

To Be Determined

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Founding Patron

For lead donors and anchor sponsors.

Contribution

To Be Determined

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Founding Member — By Invitation

For distinguished civic, cultural or public leaders.

Contribution

In-kind / By Invitation

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Timeline

Organizing period milestones

  1. September 14, 2026

    Founding Member recruitment

  2. September 17, 2026

    Bylaws finalized/adopted by Organizing Committee

  3. September 21, 2026

    Founding Members ratify Bylaws

  4. September 28, 2026

    Election of inaugural Board

  5. October 1, 2026

    Public launch and first annual meeting

  6. October 1, 2026

    First full program year begins