2017 Membership Opportunities. Caribbean-Central American Action. 40 Years Promoting Business and Policy in the Caribbean Basin

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1 2017 Membership Opportunities Caribbean-Central American Action 40 Years Promoting Business and Policy in the Caribbean Basin

2 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 A History of Leadership Events and Conferences 4 CCAA S 2017 Trustees and Members 5 Join CCAA Membership Levels Member Registration Form Event Sponsors and Partners 10 Contact CCAA 11 MISSION: CCAA is committed to promoting private-sector led sustainable economic development in the Caribbean Islands and Central American Isthmus and increase trade and investment flows to the small economies that are the beneficiaries of the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI).

3 3 A History of Leadership Caribbean-Central American Action is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose membership comprises private sector representatives from the U.S., the Caribbean Basin, and beyond. Established to promote private-sector led economic development in the Caribbean and Central America, for over forty years, CCAA has been the constant advocate for dialogue on the region s economic needs and private sector priorities. In the broader context of the Americas, the countries of the Caribbean Basin represent a small percentage of the population and the economy individually, but as a region it is one of the United States major trading partners. CCAA focuses on advancing a regional agenda by collaborating with its members as well as private and public organizations around the world. Its advocacy responds to and reflects a constituency, and because CCAA is neither single issue nor single country-focused, it is able to promote trade investment in all sectors that can contribute to a responsible and secure region. It is the only organization based in Washington, D.C., whose mandate is solely focused on the issues impacting the business community investing and operating in the countries of the Caribbean Basin. The organization accomplishes its efforts to bridge the public and private sector by maintaining working relationships with critical stakeholders throughout North America and the Caribbean Basin. The list includes, but is not limited to, the U.S. Government (including the Administration and Congress), regional governments and agencies, multilateral institutions engaged in policy or finance within the inter-american system, and private sector organizations that operate on a national or regional level. CCAA also partners on an ongoing or temporary basis with organizations around the world that share the mandate of promoting stable and prosperous economies in the Americas. For four decades CCAA has been the convening organization for the Annual Conference on the Caribbean and Central America. This event continues to be the only annual forum that focuses solely on the policy and business issues impacting the economies of the Caribbean and Central America, and has long been the setting for some of the most pivotal discussions on the region. It has helped shape policy and influence trade and investment through a format that features policy and business leaders in keynote addresses, plenary discussions, and interactive roundtables. Subject areas always include CCAA s program issues to ensure that there is continuity of programming throughout the year. In this way, CCAA maintains its role as a voice for the region on the topics that dominate the countries economic agendas. The 41 st Annual Conference will be held in the fall of For more information, please visit or contact CCAA at (202) CCAA Membership Package

4 Events and Conferences CCAA holds regular forums and meetings throughout the year. Among some of the high-profile events hosted by CCAA in 2016, were events on Disaster and Resilience, Washington meetings with Congress and the Administration, Finance, FinTech, and the Future of Banking in the Caribbean Basin, and our Annual Conference on the Caribbean and Central America. Disaster Management Workshop Series: One of CCAA s most requested events, this partnership with Tropical Shipping is a series of one-day workshops in select islands throughout the Caribbean. In 2016 the Workshop was held in the Bahamas, Dominica, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks and Caicos, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The line-up for 2017 will be announced early in the New Year. CCAA Spring Board Meeting: In June, 2016, CCAA s Board meeting incorporated a number of Washington activities that put a spotlight on regional issues. In addition to the business meeting of the Board, a private discussion was held at the U.S. State Department, and a standing-room-only public event was held on Capitol Hill in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank. Six members of Congress, from both sides of the aisle, gave remarks over the course of the morning program. Finance, FinTech, and the Future of Banking in the Caribbean Basin was another collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank, and brought together financial sector and technology experts, Ministers of Finance, Central Bank Governors, and other stakeholders for two days of discussions on the correspondent banking industry and emerging solutions. Two highlights from the forum included the participation of the Prime Minister of St. Lucia, Allen Chastanet, and a closed meeting with the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Jacob Jack Lew. In the fall of 2016, CCAA hosted the 40 th edition of the Annual Conference on the Caribbean & Central America. The core of the program has always focused on bringing together senior public and private sector leaders to discuss trade, economic and policy issues to encourage understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the region. In 2016, some of the program highlights included: A collaboration with the Americas Business Dialogue (an IDB program) on regional Trade Facilitation (including a site visit to PortMiami, keynote presentations by Representative Eliot Engel and Representative Stacey Plaskett, as well as a closed meeting with the Representatives with CCAA trustees and members of the regional diplomatic corps, and a special Business Leaders Forum at United States Southern Command.

5 5 CCAA S 2017 Trustees and Members CCAA is governed by an international Board of Trustees and by contributions from its members. Our Trustees and Members play an important role in our activities, and contribute actively to CCAA s efforts in the region. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman: Vice Chairman: Vice Chairman: Ex Officio: Cornelius B. Prior, Jr. Chairman Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc. Alvaro Casserly Chairman Interconnect, Ltd., Jamaica Rick Murrell Chairman and President Tropical Shipping Sally Yearwood Executive Director CCAA Vice Presidents: Jerry Cook VP Government & Trade Relations Hanesbrands, Inc. Jennifer Nugent-Hill Director, Governmental & Community Affairs Tropical Shipping Jose Perez-Jones Senior Vice President Seaboard Marine, Ltd. Secretary Stuart S. Dye, Esq. Stuart S. Dye & Associates, PLC Chair, Nominating Committee David E. Lewis Vice President Manchester Trade Ltd. Members-at-Large Peter B. Johnson Former Executive Director CCAA Auguste E. Rimpel, Jr. Senior Partner Boston Global Partners Kevin Tynes Chairman Nippon Koei LAC Co., Ltd., Panama BOARD MEMBERS Arthur Adams Chairman Association of International Bankers, Curaçao Oscar Bazoberry President World Data Gilbert Bigio Chairman GB Group, Haiti Byron Busby General Manager Transportation Services, Inc. Mike Fralix President and CEO [TC]2 Stephen Lande President Manchester Trade Ltd. Ron McKay President, ADS Global President, AmCham Jamaica Robert Rothbaum President and CEO Val D or Apparel, LLC Komal Ram Samaroo Executive Chairman Demerara Distillers Ltd. Guyana Kip Thompson Portland Private Equity Barbados Jesse Tyson President and CEO The National Black MBA Association Jean Marie Vorbe President and CEO Groupe Jean Vorbe, Haiti John L. Woods Jr. Head, Legal Services and Dispute Resolution NS&J Advisory Group ADVISORY MEMBERS Ambassador Richard Bernal Pro-Vice Chancellor, Global Affairs University of the West Indies, Jamaica Juan Antonio Busto Past President Federation of Chambers of Industry of Central America & the DR (FECAICA), Guatemala Chris Bennett Managing Director The Caribbean Council London, United Kingdom Frank J. Comito CEO and Director General Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) Dav-Ernan Kowlessar Management Consultant Caribbean Association of Industry & Commerce Pasquale (Pat) Minicucci Owner Minicucci Coaching & Consulting Hugh Riley Secretary General Caribbean Tourism Organization, Barbados John Rodriguez Ex-President Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA) INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE CONTRIBUTORS Credicorp Bank, Panama Guyana Telephone & Telegraph Jamaica National Building Society Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP MEMBER REPRESENTATIVES Reuven Bigio CEO GB Group, Haiti Luis Francisco Duran General Manager, Central America and the Caribbean Nippon Koei LAC Co., Ltd., Panama Ralph Moss Vice President, Government Affairs Seaboard Corporation CCAA Membership Package

6 6 Join CCAA CCAA Annual Membership We invite you to become a Member of CCAA in 2017 and join us in our advocacy to promote private sectorled economic development in the Caribbean and Central America. As the Western Hemisphere deals with the challenging issues of trade, energy, finance, security and development, it is important that the challenges and opportunities in the Caribbean Basin are articulated by all who have a stake in its economic growth. As a member, you will be able to participate in the development and implementation of our annual programs, ongoing regional conferences, Washington DC events, and at the Annual Conference on the Caribbean and Central America. You will be invited to attend our semi-annual Board meetings, where CCAA plays host to keynote speakers active in senior-level Regional and US policy discussions on the Caribbean and Central America, providing an insider s view of policy decisions affecting the region. In addition, you are eligible to receive complimentary copies of our yearly publication, the Caribbean-Central America Profile, which provides summary analysis of the countries of the Basin, and lists businesses and associations currently operating in the region, providing valuable contact information useful to anyone interested in conducting business with the countries in the Caribbean and Central America. Other benefits include: Exclusive discounts to CCAA and CCAA Partner events; Networking support through CCAA s expansive database; Conference and event benefits include: speaking opportunities and reserved seating at meal events; Access to Member-only events; Marketing opportunities on CCAA s website, newsletters, and other materials (web and print), and more. NEW IN 2017 CCAA will be launching a series of Webinars in 2017 on issues of importance to Central America and the Caribbean. These will include discussions on the implementation of H.R.4939, emerging technology that is being developed in-region or that has the potential to change the way the region does business, and interviews with some of the game-changers in Washington and the region. CCAA Members will be invited to participate in webinars or to make brief videos for posting on the CCAA channel. CCAA is a non-profit, non-governmental charitable organization. Contributions to CCAA are tax-exempt under Section 501 (c) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. CCAA does not rent, sell, or share its database.

7 Membership Levels Annual Contributors CCAA is pleased to offer several options for the support of our programs. Companies and individuals who wish to be a Member and sponsor CCAA s Annual Conference are invited to join/renew at the Contributor levels below. Annual Contributions at these levels include $10,000 in yearly membership dues, as well as Silver, Gold, or Platinum Sponsorship of the Annual Conference, all in one invoice. Platinum Contributor: $40,000 per year Includes: Board membership; Platinum sponsorship of Annual Conference (and all the benefits included at that level); Listing on CCAA home page Gold Contributor: $30,000 per year Includes: Board membership; Gold sponsorship of Annual Conference (and all the benefits included at that level); Listing on CCAA home page Silver Contributor: $20,000 per year Includes: Board membership; Silver sponsorship of Annual Conference (and all the benefits included at that level); Listing on CCAA home page. Membership The membership fees for corporations or individuals who would like to join CCAA are: Corporate Members: Individual Members: $2,500 - $10,000 per year (based upon company size) $2,500 per year All members receive: Reduced or free registration to all CCAA events; access to member-only events; placement of advertising in at least one CCAA newsletter; updates from CCAA on programs and activities. NEW IN 2017 Finance/FinTech Committee: $2,500 per year. For more information on what this includes and how to get involved, please contact Sally Yearwood at syearwood@c-caa.org or (202) (Membership in this Committee does not include membership in CCAA, but can be combined with other regular membership levels.) CCAA Membership Package

8 Member Registration Form 1. Please fill out this form with the contact information of the official representative of your company/ organization to CCAA. All fields are required to process this membership request. Salutation: Mr. Mrs. Ms. Dr. Full Name: Job Title: Company Address 1: Company Address 2: City/Province: Zip/Postal Code: State: Country: Telephone #: Mobile #: Fax #: Alternative Contact: Alternative 2. Select your desired membership level for * Note: Annual contributions apply for the January 1 to December 31 calendar year. Annual Contributor Platinum Contributor: $40,000 per year Gold Contributor: $30,000 per year Silver Contributor: $20,000 per year Membership $10,000 (for Large Businesses) $5,000 (Medium Sized Businesses) $2,500 (Small Business or Individual) Financial Services Committee: $2,500 per year 3. Are you interested in becoming a sponsor of the 41 st Annual Conference on the Caribbean and Central America at a level different from those above? If so, please indicate below and CCAA will reach out to you with further information. Yes Not at this time 4. Would you like to sign up for auto-renewal? Renewal invoices are issued every December, unless otherwise requested. Yes Not at this time

9 9 5. Payment Options: Please select one. Online Payment (CCAA will follow up with e-invoice and payment instructions) Check (II) Wire Transfer (III) Credit Card (IV) II. Make checks payable to: a. Caribbean-Central American Action 1625 K Street NW, Suite 200 Washington, D.C III. For wire transfer instructions, please contact Nathan Tuebner at ntuebner@c-caa.org or (202) IV. To pay by credit card, please fill out the fields below: Credit Card Type: American Express Visa MasterCard Discover Credit Card No: Cardholder Name: Expiration Date: Signature: 5. To submit this form, select one of the following options: A. Mail the original copy with payment information to the address above. B. Fill out this form and an electronic copy to Nathan Tuebner at ntuebner@c-caa.org. All invoices and receipts will be sent to the representative designated above. If you have any questions on this form, invoices, receipts, or other details, please call CCAA at (202) CCAA is a non-profit, non-governmental charitable organization. Contributions to CCAA are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. CCAA s Tax ID Number (TIN) is #: CCAA Membership Package

10 Event Sponsors and Partners The companies and entities that supported CCAA during 2016 as Sponsors, Collaborating Organizations and Media Partners are listed below. Please contact Gwendolyn Siegel at for more details on the investment and benefits to sponsors and partners who support CCAA s events. Corporate and In onal Sponsors Collaborating Organizations and Media Partners

11 11 Contact CCAA Staff NAME TITLE OFFICE NUMBER Sally Yearwood Executive Director (202) Gwendolyn Siegel Deputy Executive Director (202) Nathan Tuebner Senior Program Director (202) Mailing Address Caribbean-Central American Action 1625 K Street NW, Suite 200 Washington, D.C Find us on the Web CCAA Sally CCAA Membership Package

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