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BUSINESS + CULTURE + EDUCATION
AUSTRALIAN AMERICAN
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TEXAS
Connecting Australia and the US through business, culture
and education for over 30 years.
About the AACC
Connecting Australia and the US through business,
culture and education since 1988.
The Australian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) is a non-profit
organization committed to fostering business relations between Australia
and the United States, promoting cross-cultural understanding, and
enhancing the quality of life of Australian expatriates who live and work in
2019 events included:
the U.S. In light of AACC's mission, the Chamber arranges regular business
and social events throughout the year. Events focus on Australian-US
11th Annual Innovation and
business relations and interesting and current aspects of Australian art and
Investment Conference
culture.
(AUSii Forum)
Annual Australia Day BBQ
Membership in the AACC is open to all - not just Australians. We have
Business Speaker Events
members from all over the world representing companies from across a
Down Under Sounds
variety of industries including oil & gas, renewable energy, healthcare,
ANZAC Day Service & Lunch
technology, government, real estate, finance, logistics, hospitality, travel,
End of Summer Picnic
sports, and more.
Australian-Texas Fall Dinner
Monthly Networking Events
Member Sporting Events
35th Anniversary of
Houston-Perth Sister Cities
Joint Partner Programs
All of our programs and events are
made possible through sponsorship
contributions and volunteer hours.
AACC TEXAS | 2020 www.aacc-texas.org
DID YOU KNOW?
The Australian American Chamber of Commerce
is made up of individuals from all over the world
representing companies from across a variety of
industries including oil & gas, renewable energy,
healthcare, government, real estate, finance,
logistics, hospitality, travel, sports, and more.
MEMBERS
170+
The AACC is proud to provide
networking opportunities, business
events and year-long programming to
its 170+ members, sponsors, and
partners. Connections made within
the Chamber have led to many
professional and personal interactions.
COMPANIES REPRESENTED
80+
In 2019, our membership was
comprised of individuals representing
88 different companies across
Australia and the US. 12
NETWORKING SUNDOWNERS
The Chamber holds a monthly
networking event EVERY month!
PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS These happy hours provide a great
15+
Recognizing the importance of chance for members to mix and
continuing close relationships mingle with sponsors, members and
between partner organizations, AACC friends of the Chamber. Many
members enjoy reciprocal member business collaborations began at an
benefits with many of our promoting AACC Sundowner!
partners.
EVENTS PER YEAR LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP
30+ 5
The AACC hosts a wide range of Whether you want to improve your
programs and events throughout the business network, learn more about
year that focus on the close relationship the opportunities for trade and
between Australia and the US. investment between the US and
Australia or you’re looking for an
Events include business speaker events, excuse to have fun with Australians
conferences, networking events, cultural and Americans, the Australian
events, family gatherings, and American Chamber of Commerce
collaborative events with our sponsors provides members at both corporate
and partner organizations. and individual levels with many
opportunities throughout the year to
network and improve business and
social links between the US and
Australia.
AACC TEXAS | 2020 www.aacc-texas.org
Member Benefits Our events focus on
Australian-US business
AACC members have access to many benefits as part of their relations, as well as current
annual membership, and receive invitations to all of our Chamber and interesting aspects of
events, including social, cultural and corporate programs Australian art and culture.
and activities.
If you are an employee of an AACC sponsor you and your spouse We have also partnered with
are entitled to complimentary membership. many other local chambers of
commerce, business and
sporting organizations and
Houston businesses to provide
members with even more
offers and benefits.
Individual Memberships are
valued at over $120 per year.
Take advantage of your
membership TODAY!
As a valued member of AACC, you will receive benefits including
but not limited to:
Access to our membership directory
Access to member-only offers, such as airfare, hotel, sporting and
cultural events discounts
Member rate on all AACC event tickets
Discounts to AACC reciprocal partner events
Information and advice on living in the Texas
Networking events with sponsors and cooperating organizations
Monthly professional networking mixers/happy hours - "Sundowners"
Young Professionals (YP) Speaker Series, Professional Mixers, and
Social Events
Special events with visiting Australian political and industry dignitaries
Business lunches with featured business and government speakers
Annual Innovation and Investment Conference (AUSii)
Australia Day celebrations and family picnic
Facilitation of Australian International NAPE and OTC delegations and
other groups
Perth-Houston "Sister Cities" events in conjunction with Sister Cities
International, the City of Houston, and the City of Perth
AACC TEXAS | 2020 www.aacc-texas.org
Sponsorship Benefits Website Logo & Event Branding – Company logo will be visible on AACC website and all event marketing materials. Company Profile on Website - Company profile and website links will be visible on the AACC website. Company Logo and Profile in eNewsletter - Company logo, profile and website links will be included in the regular AACC weekly eNewsletters and digital event marketing materials. Tickets to Australia Day BBQ – Sponsors will be provided with the allocated number of tickets for attendance at our largest event of the year celebrating Australia Day. Note, additional tickets may be purchased at the AACC member rate. New in 2020 - Company Logo on Back of Australia Day BBQ T-shirt – all sponsors will have their logos included on the back of the Australia Day t-shirts which are distributed to sporting participants (netball and cricket), AACC volunteers, and also available for purchase by attendees. Annual Complimentary tickets to AACC Events – an allocated number of tickets will be available to sponsors for use at any AACC event throughout the year. Note, additional tickets may be purchased at the AACC member rate. Member ticket pricing for all employees – All sponsor company employees will receive AACC member rates for all AACC hosted events regardless of their individual AACC membership status. Booth at AUSii Forum – Exhibition booth will be reserved at our annual AUSii Forum at no cost to the sponsor. Speaking Opportunity – Guest speaking opportunity at an AACC sponsored event during the year. Final details and programming will be confirmed based on our annual program and events schedule. Employee Memberships – All sponsors will receive the designated number of annual AACC memberships, with employees receiving all of the benefits of membership from January – December of the sponsor year. Membership includes employee partner/spouse membership as well. Member Voting Rights (3) - All sponsor companies receive three (3) member voting rights. Cross promotion of company events – The AACC is committed to providing an additional avenue for marketing sponsor events to our members and the wider community. Sponsor hosted events throughout the year will be advertised on the AACC website, online calendar and social media outlets throughout the year, upon the request of the sponsor. New in 2020 - Advertisement in Annual AACC Services Directory – All sponsors will be provided with advertisement space in our annual AACC Services Directory per the benefits guidelines at no cost to the sponsor. Additional advertising space may be purchased at a discounted rate. AACC SPONSORSHIP | 2020 www.aacc-texas.org
Sponsorship Levels Through sponsorships, the AACC-Houston strives to create partnerships that are beneficial to all involved. Sponsorship money enables the Chamber to provide the business, networking, social and cultural activities that business and individual members of the Chamber want to attend and benefit from. AACC offers a range of sponsorship levels for corporations and individuals seeking to support the mission of the Australian American Chamber of Commerce in Texas. All sponsorships include company logo on the AACC website, tickets to AACC sponsored events throughout the year, access to members-only directories and discounts, employee memberships to the AACC, and member-voting rights. Read more about our sponsorship levels and benefits below. We would love to have you join us! AACC SPONSORSHIP | 2020 www.aacc-texas.org
"The annual conference was exceptional. I also loved the speakers who were very
high quality."
American Chamber of Commerce Australia
"It's all about connecting people, and that is ultimately
what the Chamber does - they connect individuals
because it's people that do business, it's not not
companies that do business".
Australian State Government
"Involvement in the AACC has provided me with many opportunities to connect with
other professionals from across a range of industries, and has lead to new business
connections and possibilities."
SVP Energy Company
2019 AACC SPONSORS
Platinum Presenting Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
AACC TEXAS | 2020 www.aacc-texas.org
For more information:
info@aacc-houston.org
713-527-9688
www.aacc-texas.org
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