Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California (JCCNC)
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California (JCCNC) was founded in 1951 to promote business, mutual
understanding, and goodwill between Japan and the United States. JCCNC also supports businesses from Japan wishing toopen an office or expand their business in Northern California.
JCCNC is the only Japanese chamber of commerce in the United States founded by Japanese Americans. One of its uniquequalities lies in its comprising Japanese and Japanese American businesses, corporations, and organizations, most with ties
between Northern California and Japan. For more information on JCCNC’s mission and goals, please refer to the website at
http://jccnc.org.
1. Membership Fees
Corporate membership fees are determined by the number of full-time employees and whether the corporation or its ultimate
parent company is listed on a stock market in Japan or the United States. Please see the table below for the types ofmembership and the respective membership fees. (Revised on FY2024)
Ultimate parent company notlisted/listed on the stock market*

Number of Employees

Annual Fees

1-5
$800
6-10$1,600
CorporateNot listedmembers
11-100$2,400More than 100$3,2001-30$2,400ListedMore than 31$3,200
Associate
Scholar, Retiree
Per Person$320
Student
Student (currently enrolled)
Per Student$30* “Ultimate parent company” is defined as the ultimate investor with a direct or indirect capital relationship with theapplicant company.
* Students must provide a valid student ID, proof of enrollment in an educational institution, and a brief statement of why thestudent desires to become a member.
* Annual Fees are adjusted monthly and pro-rated if the joining/withdrawing occurs in the Fiscal Year.
* One-time initial processing fee of $50 is included in the first invoice.
2. Member Benefits
Membership benefits include Priority participation in various events listed below; expanding networks in the Bay Area andNorthern California; access to the JCCNC membership directory, etc.
Seminars: Seminars are typically held monthly and feature a variety of topics including flying cars, the Silicon Valley
ecosystem, sexual harassment prevention training, and corporate information management. Networking sessions follow eachseminar.
Annual Sacramento Visit: Every June, JCCNC sends a delegation to meet with legislators for the State of California.
Concerns and questions are collected from members in advance so that JCCNC can communicate with California legislators.
A report on the annual Sacramento visit is distributed among members and posted to the website. JCCNC acts as a point ofcontact for government agencies and cosponsors with JETRO a biennial survey among Japanese companies.
Support for California Driver’s License: JCCNC communicates directly with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) toassist with driver’s license issues for employees of JCCNC member companies.
New Year’s Party: The committee organizes a New Year celebration and networking opportunity for over 500 participantsannually. The evening entertainment includes a concert featuring renowned recording artists and door prize raffles.
Members are encouraged to invite their customers. Many wonderful prizes are provided by generous member companies.
Golf Tournament: JCCNC organizes an annual golf tournament for JCCNC member companies and their guests and is oneof the largest tournaments held in Northern California with approximately 120 golfers each year. Fantastic prizes donated bymember companies are provided to top performers and attendees at the awards ceremony after the tournament.
Networking Event: Networking events are held to deepen relationships among members. Non-members may be invited toparticipate.
JCCNC Golf Club: Membership in the JCCNC Golf Club provides golfers with a Northern California Golf Association(NCGA) card which provides discounts to members on green fees at Poppy Hills Golf Course, Poppy Ridge Golf Course at
Pebble Beach, and many other courses. (First-time annual fee is currently $50.)
Cooperation and Contribution to the Community and Their Events: Every April, JCCNC supports and participates in theNorthern California Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco. Other activities to support the Japanese American
communities include an annual student internship/NCI, and organizing a biennial Manzanar National Historic Site Visit etc.
JCCNC ⬧ 950 Tower Lane, Suite 345, Foster City, CA 94404 ⬧ (650) 522-8500 ⬧ mail@jccnc.org