By approving revisions to the BCCJ’s venerable Constitution, the Extraordinary General Meeting held at the British Embassy Tokyo on 19 January authorised plans to revitalise and expand the Chamber’s operations. So what exactly are these plans designed to achieve? The goals and the logic are very clear:
1) More Members: By broadening membership criteria and increasing Member benefits without raising fees, we aim to boost overall membership. Japanese and other non-British entities will become eligible for all corporate membership categories. Increased Member benefits should be a major attraction. (Note that values of new benefits shown in the chart below are a conservative calculation, covering only free seats at events and free advertising. They do not include the additional value of editorial promotion and advertising discounts).
2) More (and bigger) events: Expanding membership will increase opportunities to stage high-value events—including, for example, events featuring senior executives of Member firms. Attendance at events will rise as all corporate Members will be allowed to invite unlimited numbers of company representatives (plus some guests) at member rates.
3) More influence: Size matters. As we become a larger and more active Chamber, our influence will grow, enabling us to strengthen our advocacy capability on behalf of Members, working in ever-closer cooperation with the British Embassy and the European Business Council.
4) More value: It all adds up to more value for Members—in financial terms, in terms of increased networking and promotional opportunities, and in terms of the enhanced ability of Members to understand and potentially influence policy issues that affect their businesses.
Change can frighten some people, while inspiring others. To Members who may be apprehensive: be assured the essential British identity and character of the Chamber will be preserved. To Members who are inspired: become more active in the Chamber and volunteer to help!
We are always ready for your call.
| New Member Type (From 1 April) | Description | Event Benefits | Promotion Benefits |
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Corporate Platinum Joining fee: ¥20,000 Annual fee: ¥700,000 Benefits value: ¥474,000 Votes: 1 |
Platinum membership is by invitation from the Executive Committee Any enterprise that is owned or predominantly owned by British capital, or that is primarily based in the UK, or that has a significantly British image or that, in the opinion of the Executive Committee, otherwise contributes to the objectives of the Chamber |
• The right to bring unlimited company representatives to regular events at member rates • The right to bring unlimited guests to regular events at member rates • Opportunity for CEO to address BCCJ members • One nominated representative can attend all regular events free of charge • Six complimentary seats at regular BCCJ events during a BCCJ year • Two complimentary seats at one major BCCJ event per calendar year • Annual President’s lunch for all Platinum members hosted at the British Embassy Tokyo |
• Dedicated sponsorship of two regular BCCJ events per Chamber year (literature available and logo placement) • Exposure on the BCCJ website and link to company throughout the Chamber year, including an individual page describing the company • Logo recognition on all Chamber communications • Acumen magazine & website: 1. 20% discount on all ad sizes/number of insertions 2. Priority for editorial mentions/quotes in relevant industry articles 3. A guaranteed two-page editorial in the issue for which a premium full-page ad is booked 4. 20% discount for online banner advertisements |
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Corporate Plus Joining fee: ¥20,000 Annual fee: ¥280,000 Benefits value: ¥167,000 Votes: 1 |
Any enterprise that is owned or predominantly owned by British capital, or that is primarily based in the UK, or that has a significantly British image or that, in the opinion of the Executive Committee, otherwise contributes to the objectives of the Chamber |
• The right to bring unlimited company representatives to regular events at member rates • The right to bring up to 10 guests to regular events at membership rates • One nominated representative can attend up to five regular Chamber events free of charge • Three complimentary seats at one regular BCCJ event • One complimentary seat at a major BCCJ event |
• Free Banner advertisement on website for six months • Acumen magazine & website: 1. 15% discount on all ad sizes/number of insertions 2. Priority for editorial mentions/quotes in relevant industry articles 3. A guaranteed two-page editorial in the issue for which a premium full-page ad is booked 4. 15% discount for online banner advertisements |
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Corporate Joining fee: ¥20,000 Annual fee: ¥160,000 Benefits value: ¥13,000 Votes: 1 |
Any enterprise that would normally be eligible for Corporate Plus membership but because of its size or being a relative newcomer to the market is allowed by a majority decision of the Executive Committee to hold this status, which will be reviewed on an annual basis |
• The right to bring unlimited company representatives to regular events at member rates • The right to bring up to five guests to regular events at member rates • Two complimentary seats at one regular BCCJ event |
• Acumen magazine & website: 1. 10% discount on all ad sizes/number of insertions 2. Priority for editorial mentions/quotes in relevant industry articles 3. A guaranteed two-page editorial in the issue for which a premium full-page ad is booked 4. 10% discount for online banner advertisements |
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Entrepreneur Joining fee: ¥20,000 Annual fee: ¥80,000 Benefits value: ¥6,500 Votes: 1 |
Any eligible enterprise which has 15 or fewer employees worldwide, and is not owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by a company that is listed on any stock exchange |
• The right to bring unlimited company representatives to regular events at member rates. • The right to bring up to three guests to regular events at member rates • One complimentary seat at one regular BCCJ event |
• Preferred advertising rates in Acumen magazine and website |
