JOIN BABC Chicago
RENEW YOUR 2008 MEMBERSHIP
Membership Benefits and Categories
Membership Benefits
Join our unique US/UK
business networking community and you will receive the following
benefits:
• You stay informed through the BABC Chicago's e-mail
bulletins highlighting news and events, in which you may publicize your
organization's products, services, and announcements.
• Through diverse monthly
events and programs, the BABC Chicago welcomes you to hear
prestigious speakers and expand your business acumen through educational
seminars, in addition to networking with fellow members.
• Make new business contacts, stay in touch with colleagues
and friends, and entertain clients at an array of social activities. The
BABC Chicago's flagship events include the
Annual British Christmas
Gala in December, the
Annual Consul General Awards Dinner
in the Fall, and the Traditional Ascot
Day celebration at Arlington International Racecourse in June.
• Take advantage of a host of marketing opportunities to
promote your company, services and products. Communicate with BABC
Chicago members with your exclusive access to the membership list;
advertise your company on the Council web site or in the Annual
Christmas Gala program; share your expertise by speaking at a seminar;
donate auction and/or raffle items; sponsor an event! Click on
Marketing Opportunities to learn more
about the exciting programs available to you.
• Become involved with a
BABC Chicago Committee
and help shape the future of the Council.
• Assistance to you or your company employees relocating to
work in the Chicagoland area.
As a member of BABC Chicago, you automatically gain membership in the
British-American Business Council (BABC)--the global networking
organization. In addition to the benefits the BABC Chicago offers you,
the BABC offers a variety of services for member companies to build and
manage their business, including:
• You receive a member listing and access to the BABC's
searchable, password-protected
Online Membership Directory of its member companies in 25 cities
throughout North America and the U.K.
• Keep up-to-date through bi-monthly
communications
on major trade and economic policy issues.
• Access to a variety of
business
information databases on a highly discounted basis.
• When traveling, you are welcome to participate in the events
being organized by all the BABC's member councils. Visit the BABC
Events Calendar to
see what's planned in the city you may be visiting.
• Establish useful business relationships with major
business partners by participating in the BABC
Annual Transatlantic
Business Conference.
• You have access to the BABC Exchange Visitor Visa program (J1
Visa program) enabling member companies to bring qualified employees
to the U.S. for training in an expedited manner. Why bring individuals
from your U.K. office for training in the U.S. ? Peter Howley a
Solicitor in England currently working at Lowis & Gellen (LLP), Chicago
gives an insight into the benefits of working abroad. Click here to
read more: Benefits of
working abroad.
• Through BABC's
Member Perks, you may promote your services and products to the
BABC's member companies on both sides of the Atlantic. Likewise, access
special offers and discounts provided exclusively by the BABC to its
member companies, in such fields as travel, media and business
intelligence.
• The opportunity to join specialized British-American
industry groups in law (BAGOL)
or accounting (BAGOA).
Enjoy these and many more
benefits as you become a part of our unique U.S.-U.K. network
Membership Categories
Membership Categories
Membership in the BABC Chicago
runs from January 1 through December 31 of each year. There are several
Membership Categories, depending on the size of your organization.
Sponsor Membership
Sponsorship Membership is
offered to major corporations who wish to maintain a high profile in the British-American
business community. Six delegates participate in Council activities.
Annual
Investment: $2,500
Corporate Membership
Corporate Membership is designed for any business or professional enterprise with annual
revenues in excess of $1 million. This membership is advantageous for larger companies
that have several employees with international responsibilities. Four delegates from the
company may participate in BABC Chicago activities and access the Member Benefits.
Annual investment: $500
Business Membership
Business membership is ideal for any business or professional enterprise with annual
revenues under $1 million. Business membership entitles two executives to participate in
BABC Chicago's activities and to receive the Member Benefits.
Annual Investment: $250
Affiliate Membership
Affiliate Membership is designed for U.S. and U.K. companies located outside of the
immediate Chicago area. This membership entitles two executives to participate in the BABC
Chicago's activities and to receive the Member Benefits.
Annual Investment: $200
Individual Membership
Annual Investment: $150
The Individual category is for sole proprietors and small firms with fewer than five
employees, expats, and any persons with an interest in the BABC Chicago. The individual
member may participate in BABC Chicago activities and have access to the Member Benefits.
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