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Membership

Four classes of membership, one community. Find the one that fits you or your business.

Article III · Membership

Four ways in. One community.

Open to people of Ghanaian descent or heritage, Ghanaian-owned businesses in the region, and every ally and organisation that shares the mission.

Individual

For any individual who meets eligibility. The only class that can hold elected office.

Professionals, founders, students, diaspora returnees

Business

For any registered business entity that meets eligibility requirements in the DMV.

Shops, restaurants, firms, logistics, health and tech companies

Corporate Sponsor

For organisations providing significant financial or in-kind support to the Chamber.

Banks, airlines, insurers, regional employers

Honorary

Conferred by the Board on persons of distinction for exemplary contributions.

By recognition, not application

Every member in good standing can

  • Attend and vote at general meetings and the Annual General Meeting
  • Stand for elected office, as an individual member with six months' good standing
  • Receive Chamber publications and briefings
  • Use member benefits and programmes, from mentorship to trade missions
  • Propose amendments to the Bylaws in writing to the Secretary General

Dues and good standing

Annual dues are set by the Board and are payable at the start of each calendar year. The fiscal year runs January 1 to December 31.

Membership can end for non-payment, written resignation, or conduct detrimental to the Chamber. Termination for cause needs a two-thirds vote of the Board.