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Joining The Afro-Canadian Entrepreneurs Association
Joining The Afro-Canadian Entrepreneurs Association
Your membership is a direct investment into the well-being of Alberta business. You are supporting our Black Business programming and community. Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Afro-Canadian Entrepreneurs Association.
Why becomes a member
- Every member has a vote on matters the ACANEA is involved in
- We offer a variety of valuable opportunities that you won’t find elsewhere
- The cost of membership can be easily recovered by access to the many preferred member rates and exposure for businesses
- You will have a solid stake in matters of future growth
Corporate Member Benefits
As a member you will enjoy a wide-range of benefits designed to help you:
- Gain visibility
- Training and Mentoring
- Network with the business community
- Connect with key government grants
Explore Our Membership Plans
Choose the membership that best fits your business and enjoy exclusive benefits, including workshops, marketing support, and visibility in our online directory.
Corporate Membership
- 15-20 employees
- Private company
- Entrepreneur or business person who lives in a region
- Free workshops
- Member pricing on special events
- Listing in online business directory
- Social media marketing & promotion
- Featured front page website acknowledgement
- Company logo on website and printed promotional materials
- Special updated insider’s information
- Input on new program offered to members
- ACANEA Magazine
Business Membership
- 1-15 Employees
- Free workshops
- Member pricing on special events
- Listing in online business directory
- Social media marketing & promotion
- ACANEA Magazine
Partner Membership
- 15-20 employees
- Any local
- Member pricing on special events
- Listing in online business directory
- Social media marketing & promotion
- Regional or provincial group of business people established in Alberta
- Free workshops
- Member pricing on special events
- Listing in online business directory
- Social media marketing & promotion
- Featured front page website acknowledgment
- Company logo on website
Membership Pricing and Levels
There are three membership levels at different price points, each with its own selection of benefits for your business. For more information, please email us or register by clicking:
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We look forward to hearing from you!
Platinum
- Discounted ticket price for ACANEA networking events
- 6-year term
- Three free tickets to select networking events with our partners
- Executive connections and networking
- First Class flight and hotel booking for all ACANEA program oversea, national, provincial and Include ecosystem of great entrepreneurs and professionals
- Directory listing and promotion on our website
- Invitation to present at three Board meetings
- Partnership opportunities
- Recognition at all ACANEA programs and events
- Speaking opportunity at all events and annual conferences
- Exclusive advertising rates (link to paid media)
- Access to our advocacy communications and briefs
- 10 free event passes or tickets for sponsor’s guest
- Refer as well as gain access to all ACANEA programs and an inclusive ecosystem of great entrepreneurs and professionals
- Priority flight and hotel bookings for all ACANEA’s sponsored events
- Member of ACANEA Logo
Gold
- Discounted ticket price for ACANEA networking events
- 5-year term
- Business class flight and hotel booking over all ACANEA program oversea, national, provincial and Include ecosystem of great entrepreneurs and professionals
- Two free tickets to select networking events with our partners
- Invitation to present at one Board meeting
- Recognition at all ACANEA programs and/or events
- Access to an Inclusive ecosystem of great entrepreneurs and professionals
- Speaking opportunity at all events and annual conferences
- Directory listing and promotion on our website
- Member with ACANEA Logo
- Sponsorship opportunities for wide attended events
- Executive connections and networking
- Access to an inclusive ecosystem of great entrepreneurs and professionals
- Access to our advocacy communications and briefs
- Opportunity to upgrade.
- Partnership opportunities
Silver
- 5-year term
- One free ticket to select networking events with our partners
- Member of ACANEA Logo
- Opportunity to present at a board meeting
- Sponsorship opportunities for widely attended events
- Recognition at all ACANEA programs and/or events
- Speaking opportunity at sponsored events and annual conferences
- Discounted program registrations
- Community connections and networking
- Advance businesses with access to ACANEA’s large network of resourceful members
- Access to an inclusive ecosystem of great entrepreneurs and professionals
- Premium flight and hotel bookings at all ACANEA program national and provincial
- Opportunity to upgrade
Customer stories
Member testimonials
I'm writing this testimonial in recognition of the services and support that the Afro-Canadian Entrepreneurs Association has provided my company to get a Business plan and some different coaching for my business. Thank you so much ACANEA for your help.
Joelle Michelle
Executive Director/ A&G Company
Afro-Canadian Entrepreneurs Association helps me to set up a paper work for my business, and got a training for my employees. I'm delighted grateful with the help, especially from the services.
Patrick Kamunga
President & CEO/ Kamunga Foundation
Thank you so much the Afro-Canadian Entrepreneurs Association for your help to get access to capital, I was approved by the bank, now my business is running very well and will work together to keep my business on the track. Thank you again.
