Membership
Promoting Commerce Between Botswana
and the United States
Join us! As a member, you will have access to:
- Information sessions from visiting U.S. entities.
- Business Breakfasts with the U.S. Ambassador and other partners.
- Fun and informative networking events throughout the year.
- Invitations to select U.S. Embassy events.
- Access to the latest information and resources from the U.S. public and private sector that can help your business grow and thrive.
- Sector-specific linkages to U.S companies.
Access the complete guide to membership and fees here.
Fill out the form
To streamline the membership process, please choose the correct form below based on your membership type. If you are an individual, please use the Individual/Professional Membership Form. If you are representing a corporate entity, kindly use the Corporate Membership Form. Selecting the appropriate form will help us process your application with precision and efficiency. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you as a member.
Full access to all communications and updates from ABC. All communications will be made to a specific registered individual within the organization.
Attending ABC events will be free of cost (unless specified) for any one individual nominated from that organization for that specific event.
Purchase of Corporate Membership allows for ANY one member of a business to access ABC events and services for this category (i.e., it is transferable between individuals of any one business). Corporate members each have 1 vote at any meeting. If you would like the option to have more than one member of your organization attend events and leverage the benefits of ABC membership, please purchase Additional Corporate Memberships at a discounted rate for each additional person..
Fee structure:
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Current |
Joining |
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Corporate Member |
P1,800 |
Same as |
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Additional Corporate Member |
P900 |
Full access to all communications and updates from ABC will be granted to the registered member.
Attending ABC events will be free of cost (unless specified) for this specific individual.
The membership is non-transferable and is specific to the member’s name listed on the membership form. Individual members will have 1 vote at any meeting.
Fee structure:
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Current |
Joining |
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Individual/Professional Member |
P900 |
Same as |
Intended for students or individuals without businesses. Full access to all communications and updates from ABC will be granted to the registered member.
Arrange to attend ABC events through advanced ticket purchase, and receive access to certain external events on a complimentary basis (subject to availability).
- The membership is non-transferable and is specific to the member’s name mentioned on the membership form. Affiliates do not have voting rights.
- Fee structure:
- Annual fee for Current year: P250
- Joining Fee: P250
Membership FAQs
We understand that questions may arise regarding our membership fees and renewal process. To assist you we have compiled the following frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide clear and concise answers.
Invoices will be emailed to the address provided in your application form, and payment information will be included in the invoice.
If a member defaults on their membership and wishes to rejoin within three years, they do not need to repay the joining fee again. This condition applies only if the reactivation is for the same membership category.
Yes, members can upgrade their membership to a higher tier. To upgrade, they need to pay the difference in the joining fee only. Full membership fees for the new tier must also be paid. For instance, if an individual member wants to upgrade to Corporate Membership, they must pay the difference in the joining fee between the two categories.
Members can upgrade their membership within specific periods:
- For the current year, upgrades can be made within the first 3 months (January to March).
- For the subsequent year, upgrades can be made in the last 3 months of the current year (October to December).
Membership is valid for one calendar year, starting from January and ending in December.
Renewing member’s invoices are sent out at the beginning of the year, and payment is due within 30 days from the date of the invoice.
Yes, new members can join at any time during the year. Their invoice payment is due within 30 days from the date of the invoice.
Certainly, here is the payment structure based on different periods of the year:
January to May:
- Joining Fee: Full joining fee is applicable.
- Membership Fee: Full membership fee for the current year is applicable.
June to September:
- Joining Fee: 50% of the membership fee for the current year is applicable.
- Membership Fee: Full joining fee is applicable.
October to December:
- Joining Fee: Full joining fee is applicable.
- Membership Fee: Full membership fee for the subsequent year is applicable.
- Note: Members receive the October-December period of the current year free, which is typically an inactive period.
For any inquiries, please contact us at info@abc.org.bw
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