The Romanian American Chamber of Commerce

Membership Registration

Thank you for your interest in membership with the Romanian-American Chamber of Commerce. We welcome your inquiry and wish to welcome you to our community. With RACC membership, you will benefit through:

Email alerts, in depth reports, updates on business and political developments
Business development, networking and educational programming (many programs are member only)
Advocacy and lobbying on behalf of investor and trading interests with Romania
Real Estate, IT, Infrastructure, Defense special interest groups (SIGs)
Web visibility/advertising; custom services; exclusive briefings with top officials.

Below is a registration form that will provide you with registered member status which entitles you to newsletters, event notifications, and participation in open meetings.

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If interested in other memberships levels, please

mail payment to:

RACC
2 Wisconsin Circle., Suite 700
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(fax: 240-235-6061)

For wire or other payments please contact the RACC.

Or pay online at:

www.acteva.com/go/racc

Membership Levels
Small Business/Non Profit Organization	$300/year
For businesses under $500,000 annual sales, non profit organizations.

Corporate	$600/year
Entitles five representatives; chapter Board position and committee leadership position eligibility.

Corporate Council	$2,500/year
Entitles sponsorship status and benefits at one event or conference; Executive Committee representation; eligibility for nomination to Board of Director, executive office, regional presidency positions; unlimited representatives; participation in exclusive meetings with visiting dignitaries; committee leadership.

Infrastructure Council	$2,500/year
Includes membership on the RACC Corporate Council

Individual Membership	No charge
For individuals wishing to be informed of activities and to attend open meetings (some meetings are for dues paying members only).

Membership has its benefits

Direct Assistance
Business Opportunity
Economic Development
Advocacy
Influence
Visibility
Savings on Programs

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