Membership Application

For-profit U.S. small businesses with contract history with the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) or other U.S. Government (USG) Agencies providing foreign assistance are eligible for full membership. Similarly, for-profit, U.S. small businesses seeking to expand their client base to include the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) or other U.S. Government (USG) Agencies providing foreign assistance and Joint Ventures comprised of exclusively small businesses are also eligible for full membership.

Participation in SBAIC events is limited to small business organizations with an active membership and includes employees of that small business organization, as well as SBAIC businesses/vendors and sponsors and invited external parties (for example, USG staff or guest speakers).

Annual dues for Full Members are $400 with an additional $10 for electronic check and/or credit card payment processing.

Full Member benefits include:

• Company Profile, News and Success Stories on www.sbaic.org. Members can update their profile on the website in real time.
• Exposure in SBAIC quarterly newsletter. Member companies can submit articles, events and news to be included in the newsletter on topics relevant to USAID and other USG agencies providing foreign assistance.
• Ability to be a Board Member of a Committee with voting rights. The Board consists of the following committees: Executive, Communications, Membership, Procurement, Outreach, Strategic Events, and Fundraising.
• Log-in access to the SBAIC Info Hub. The Info Hub provides access to your company information as well as a calendar of events, member directory, and other resources.
• Receive updates on USG small business procurement and other SBAIC initiatives via email and bi-monthly member meetings with featured guest speakers. Meetings occur on the first Tuesday of every other month.
• Attend SBAIC's Speaker Series six times per year. Our speakers provide critical information on contractual, financial, legal, and other relevant topics that help members become more competitive.
• Ability to sponsor and participate in quarterly SBAIC Networking Receptions with USAID, State Department and other USG entities. These events immediately follow the USAID and State Department Annual Small Business Conferences.