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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

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

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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 25, 2026

    Founding Member selection closes; Bylaws finalized by the Organizing Committee

  2. September 28, 2026

    Founding Members ratify the Bylaws and elect the inaugural Board of Directors

  3. October 1, 2026

    Public launch event and first annual meeting; first program year begins

  4. January 1, 2027

    Program year restarts on the calendar-year cycle