Washington, DC, September 5, 2006-Today the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of the Metropolitan Washington, DC Area Inc. (PACC-DC) announces upgrades in its membership structure and benefits. Association officials say new membership categories are part of its renewed commitment to add more value to its base of Washington DC area business leaders, community heads and professionals. Annual membership fees start at $75.
“PACC-DC prides itself on being a member-friendly resource and facilitating match-making opportunities,” explains PACC-DC President Mitzi Pickard. “We actually listened to our members and have added new benefits such as a mentorship program as well as exclusive advertising opportunities.”
PACC-DC membership enhancements follow a series of events in the transformation of PACC-DC into a “member-friendly” organization. For instance, PACC-DC recently launched of its new interactive, members-based website that was intentionally designed to attract more members. The new site is more interactivity than its previous version and allows online access to an exclusive members’ section.
In addition to the new content-driven website, other member benefits include priority registration for all chamber events and seminars; reduced entry fee for PACC-DC sponsored events; brand and logo placement on the association homepage; and access to member-only events. Members may also qualify for discounted employer benefit programs.
PACC-DC has four membership category options. They include the following.
Option Fee
Individual $75
1-10 Employees $150
10-25 Employees $250
25+ Employees $400
“Our new tagline is ‘Building business alliances for a stronger community,’” says Ms. Pickard. “If you are looking to do build alliances and connect to business partners, thought leaders and Filipino American consumers, then you will come to find that the new PACC-DC membership structure is designed especially with you in mind.”
About PACC-DC
The mission of PACC-DC is to develop programs and seminars that will have a positive impact on the business community; foster open and consistent communications; support and augment membership; and foster community outreach initiatives that benefit the entire region. PACC-DC also seeks to strengthen Filipino American entrepreneurship and business development activities in the greater metropolitan Washington, DC area. The Chamber also envisions becoming a meaningful force in the growth and development of communities within the region.
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