Membership Benefits  

 

Signature Programs and Events

  • Mexico Group – Breakfast meeting to discuss current trade issues affecting both the U.S. and Mexico
  • Business Networking Mixers – Informal networking mixers targeted at international professionals in San Antonio and the region looking to meet and expand their contacts.  
  • Congressional Free Trade Forum Luncheon – Luncheon forum bringing U.S. Congressional representatives to discuss a variety of policy issues that impact trade for the community.
  • Global Business Leaders Forum – Luncheon series that brings top Global business leaders to San Antonio to share their views on the global economy, global trade relations and other relevant issues.
  • Inland Ports Across North America (IPANA) Conference – Conference focused on addressing economic development, customer service, security and the developing trends unique to inland ports. Conference attendees benefit from learning the latest in transportation trends, technology, security and infrastructure as well as have the opportunity to network with other inland port representatives.  
  • ChinaNet – Regular social network for international professionals to meet, discuss and share information on current business issues in China. 
  • International Business Network – Regular luncheon forum for international professionals to meet, discuss and share information on current international business issues. 
  • Global Policy Forum –Forum for professionals to gather and discuss new information and opinions on current international policy. 

Business Development Services

  • Trade Leads – Direct and hands on assistance in identifying supplier/buyer leads for a specific product or service. 
  • Trade Missions – Fully coordinated business visits to target countries and specific cities that participants can utilize to open doors of opportunity for their businesses.   
  • Access to trade tools and counseling on importing/exporting
  • Access to network of local and international business contacts
  • Promotion and Sponsorship opportunities at Alliance programs and events
  • Ambassador Program – Membership rewards program

Communications

  • Monthly electronic newsletter and periodic events/news notices.   
  • Comprehensive and interactive website

Committees – Volunteer Involvement

  • Brazil Committee – Focused on developing trade with Brazil and the surrounding region. 
  • China Committee – Focused on developing trade with China and the surrounding region. 
  • Logistics Committee – Focused on developing and promoting Port San Antonio and moving goods around the globe. 
  • Immigration Task Force – Focused on monitoring and developing policies on immigration reform.   

Foreign Investment Services

  • International Business Development Center (IBDC) – Business accelerator program for foreign investors seeking to establish a presence in the United States and North America. 
  • Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Program – Federal economic incentive program to defer, delay, or eliminate duties on imported components or products.  In addition, the FTZ program can help you improve your supply chain through direct delivery and consolidation of entries. 
  • Comprehensive Foreign Investment Incentives and Support 

LEVELS OF INVESTMENT

 

Corporate - $250               

 

Diplomat - $500                          

 

Sponsor - $1,000     

 

Patron - $2,500                 

 

Benefactor - $5,000 

 

Individual - $100

 

Student - $25

 

Global Associate* - $200 - Exclusive to Organizations and Companies based outside of the United States

 

Chamber Affiliate* - Complimentary - Exclusive to Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Members

 

Benefits for each level:

 

CORPORATE LEVEL: $250  

  • Up to 2 designated membership representatives
  • Subscriptions to monthly electronic newsletter
  • Online membership directory listing with company profile
  • Involvement opportunities on committees and task forces 
  • Access to over 40 networking, business and special events a year
  • Preferred rates to events and programs
  • Participation in business matchmaking referral network  
  • Member pricing on trade leads
  • Discounted Certificate of Origin processing
  • Access to international market information
  • Access to international contacts network 
  • Access to import/export resources and assistance
  • New member recognition on homepage of website
  • Sponsorship opportunities

DIPLOMAT LEVEL: $500

 

Corporate benefits plus ….. 

    • Up to 4 designated membership representatives
    • Logo featured on membership directory listing
    • One time complimentary display table at a business networking mixer
    • 25% one time discount on Single Meeting Business Sponsor at the International Business Network (IBN) Program
    • 25% one time discount on Single Meeting Sponsor at the Mexico Group   

SPONSOR LEVEL: $1,000

 

Corporate benefits plus ….. 

    • Up to 6 designated membership representatives
    • Logo featured on membership directory listing
    • Involvement opportunities in the International Business Development Center (IBDC) Program
    • Eligible to chair a committee
    • One time complimentary Sponsorship of a business networking mixer
    • 25% one time discount on Single Meeting Business Sponsor at the International Business Network (IBN) Program
    • 25% one time discount on Single Meeting Sponsor at the Mexico Group 

PATRON LEVEL: $2,500

 

Corporate benefits plus ….. 

    • Up to 10 designated membership representatives
    • Logo featured on membership directory listing
    • Involvement opportunities in the International Business Development Center (IBDC) Program
    • Eligible to chair a committee
    • One time complimentary Sponsorship of a business networking mixer
    • 25% one time discount on Single Meeting Business Sponsor at the International Business Network (IBN) Program
    • 25% one time discount on Single Meeting Sponsor at the Mexico Group 
    • Participation as featured member on homepage of website on a rotating basis
    • Recognition and enrollment in the “Ambassador Program”

BENEFACTOR LEVEL: $5,000

 

Corporate benefits plus ….. 

    • Up to 15 designated membership representatives
    • Logo featured on membership directory listing
    • Involvement opportunities in the International Business Development Center (IBDC) Program
    • Eligible to chair a committee
    • One time complimentary Sponsorship of a business networking mixer
    • 25% one time discount on Single Meeting Business Sponsor at the International Business Network (IBN) Program
    • 25% one time discount on Single Meeting Sponsor at the Mexico Group 
    • Participation as featured member on homepage of website on a rotating basis
    • Recognition and enrollment in the “Ambassador Program”
    • Special invitations to events with Alliance Leaders and other special members
    • Quarterly “President’s Club” event  
    • One time opportunity to contribute to Trade Views video program
    • Organization logo displayed in Alliance office lobby
    • Appreciation and knowledge that your investment is helping the international development of your community 

INDIVIDUAL LEVEL: $100    

  • Subscription to monthly electronic newsletter
  • Access to over 40 networking, business, and special events a year
  • Preferred rates to events and programs
  • Access to international market information
  • Access to international contacts network
  • Access to import/export resources and assistance

 

STUDENT LEVEL: $25  

  • Must present a valid student ID
  • Subscription to monthly electronic newsletter
  • Access to over 40 networking, business and special events a year
  • Preferred rates to events and programs
  • Access to international market information
  • Access to international contacts network 
  • Access to import/export resources and assistance
  • Internship opportunities

GLOBAL ASSOCIATE: $200 

  • *Exclusive to Organizations and Companies based outside of the United States
  • Up to 4 email contacts
  • Subscriptions to monthly electronic newsletter
  • Online membership directory listing with profile
  • Participation in business matchmaking referral network  
  • Access to business contacts network 
  • Access to business resources and assistance
  • New member recognition on homepage of website

CHAMBER AFFILIATE: Complimentary  

  • *Exclusive to Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Members
  • Up to 4 email contacts
  • Subscriptions to monthly electronic newsletter
  • Access to over 40 networking, business and special events a year
  • Preferred rates to events
  • Discounted Certificate of Origin Processing
  • 25% one time discount on display table at a business networking mixer

 
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