Welcome to the BABC Chicago!
We want to help you maximize the value of your membership. Please review our checklist of ideas and activities that you should consider as you get involved with the BABC Chicago. If you have any questions or comments, we’re just a phone call (312-771-2751) or e-mail away (cbrenkus@babcc.org).
* Start making connections and having discussions with fellow BABC Chicago members by joining the Council’s LinkedIn Group for members only. Click: BABC Chicago LinkedIn Group
* Update your LinkedIn or other social media profiles to let everyone know you are now a member of the BABC Chicago.
* Send a press release to your company employee newsletter, local newspaper, industry media, alumni group, etc., announcing your BABC Chicago membership. Click: Press Release-Member
* How about doing a short e-mail blast to fellow BABC Chicago members to introduce yourself and let everyone know about your company’s great products or services? E-mail Chris Brenkus for a spreadsheet of members. No time to organize the e-mail? Send your short message to Chris Brenkus and we’ll e-mail it for you.
* Submit success stories about you or your company to include on the BABC Chicago Web site as a featured article.
* Attend events, and bring along colleagues, clients and friends!
*If you are transferring staff to the US from anywhere in the world, our J1Visa Program may very well you an expedient, easy, and cost-effective solution. This program is offered to BABC members only. Click here for more info: J1Visa Program
* As a BABC Chicago member, you automatically gain membership in the global BABC network. Your contact information is listed in the online database. Go the the global BABC website to check your listing and to access the online directory of over 3,000 companies across North America and the UK. Click: BABC Online Membership Directory. You’ll need your Member Key and Password to acees the online directory. E-mail Chris Brenkus if you have misplaced that information.
* Promote your services and products to over 3,000 BABC member companies on the global BABC Web site. All you need to do is offer a discount and/or premiums to fellow members to be listed in the Membership Discount Section. To offer a discount complete and e-mail the Discount Form to Chris Brenkus: BABC Discount Form
* Want to get more involved? Join a committee. Host an Afterhours or sponsor the first drinks. Share your expertise by conducting a seminar for fellow BABC members. Interested in increased visibility through sponsorships? Click here for Flagship sponsor levels/benefits: Sponsorship Flagship Events 2012.
* Make an appointment to meet with the BABC Chicago Board Directors or staff to discuss your company and to tailor a program to maximize your investment.
