Ramell International
Transatlantic Business Facilitator

 

Building a Corporate Membership Program

The Problem

The World Affairs Council of Northern California, part of the largest international affairs forum in the U.S. with over 2,500 events a year, desired to create greater brand awareness among the corporate sector, in addition to a larger source of corporate revenue.

The Solution

A comprehensive strategic plan was drafted and implemented that included:

  • Targeted goals for corporate membership expansion and revenue over a five-year time frame
  • Monthly seminars, briefings and Executive Roundtables to place senior executive face-to-face with world leaders and policy makers

The Results

  • Corporate membership increased by 50% and included a number of the world’s top companies: Vodafone Group, Cisco Systems, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, ChevronTexaco Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Company, and Bechtel Corporation
  • Increased the scope of programming to include Executive Roundtables, corporate breakfasts, luncheons and private seminars/study groups