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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.
AUSTRALIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TEXAS - Connecting Australia and the US through business, culture and education for over 30 years - aacc ...
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
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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
AUSTRALIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TEXAS - Connecting Australia and the US through business, culture and education for over 30 years - aacc ...
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
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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
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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
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"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
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For more information:

  info@aacc-houston.org
      713-527-9688
    www.aacc-texas.org
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