Why Join Us
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What We Do
- Connect Pakistani-American businesses with local and global partners
- Promote bilateral trade and investment opportunities
- Organize business conferences, seminars, and expos
- Support entrepreneurship and small business development
- Act as a bridge between U.S. and Pakistani economic stakeholders
Why Join Us
- Access to a strong network of entrepreneurs and professionals
- Business promotion and exposure
- Participation in exclusive trade events and conferences
- Mentorship, advocacy, and resources for startups and SMEs
- Support in navigating U.S.-Pakistan trade channels
Membership Categories
- Individual Entrepreneurs
- Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- Corporate Members
- Affiliate and Honorary Members
Membership Categories
$5000/Annual
- Voting Rights : Voting
- Board Eligibility: Yes 4 eligible for 4 Founding Member Director seats
- Committee Eligibility: Yes (may chair, subject to Board approval)
- Typical Reps Included: Up to 5 (policy may set)
Eligibility
Recognised by the Board as part of the initial Founding cohort at
formation.
Benefits (illustrative, set by Board policy)
- All standard member benefits; priority recognition on PACCC
website/materials. - Eligibility for the four (4) Founding Member Director seats (see
Bylaws Article 4). - Early access to trade missions and delegation opportunities,
where capacity-limited.
Notes
Board may publish a list of Founding Members and retire this class
from new enrollments after formation
$500/Annual
- Voting Rights : Voting
- Board Eligibility: No (Board seats reserved for Founding cohort)
- Committee Eligibility: Yes (may serve; chair by Board approval)
- Typical Reps Included: 1
Eligibility
Sole proprietors, freelancers, and individual business owners
operating in or connected to Chicagoland/Pakistan-U.S. trade.
Benefits (illustrative, set by Board policy)
- Access to networking events, programmes, and member directory
listing. - Eligibility to serve on committees (chair roles require Board
approval). - Sponsorship access at published rates; discounted event pricing
where off
$1000/Annual
- Voting Rights : Voting
- Board Eligibility: No (Board seats reserved for Founding cohort)
- Committee Eligibility: Yes (may serve; chair by Board approval)
- Typical Reps Included: Up to 3 (policy
may set)
Eligibility
Companies meeting SME criteria as adopted by the Board (e.g.,
headcount and/or revenue thresholds).
Benefits (illustrative, set by Board policy)
- All standard benefits; organization profile in member directory
(with multiple representatives). - Committee participation and eligibility for advisory working
groups. - Priority for B2B matchmaking within relevant sectors.
Notes
The Board will publish and periodically update SME criteria (e.g.,
employee count and/or revenue).
$1500/Annual
- Voting Rights : Voting
- Board Eligibility: No (Board seats reserved for Founding cohort)
- Committee Eligibility: Yes (may serve; chair by Board approval)
- Typical Reps Included: Up to 5 (policy
may set)
Eligibility
Larger enterprises exceeding SME thresholds or operating across
multiple regions/markets.
Benefits (illustrative, set by Board policy)
- All standard benefits; multi-rep privileges as set by policy.
- Sponsorship & branding opportunities and programme co-hosting
(subject to Board approval). - Executive-level roundtables and policy briefin
Free
- Voting Rights : Non Voting
- Board Eligibility: Not Eligible
- Committee Eligibility: By invitation only
- Typical Reps Included: As invited
Eligibility
Organisations or individuals aligned with PACCC’s mission, admitted
by nomination and Board approval (e.g., consulates, chambers,
academic or civic partners, distinguished contributors).
Benefits (illustrative, set by Board policy)
- Invitations to select programmes/events and collaboration
opportunities. - Recognition on PACCC materials when appropriate.
Notes
Affiliate/Honorary members are not eligible to vote or hold Director
positions; committee service may be by invitation.
