ABEC Membership Overview

ABEC is the only non-partisan, statewide organization that brings together business and education leaders to share information and support a quality public education system in Arizona. ABEC’s primary focus is the K-12 public education system, with linkages to pre-kindergarten, higher education and the workplace. ABEC is funded through sponsorship, in-kind donations and membership dues. As a 501(c)(3) membership organization, ABEC will not support or endorse any candidate running for public office nor will it influence the outcome of an election.

Why join ABEC?

Be part of the business and education communities in forming a single, active voice in order to build a stronger, highly-skilled and knowledge-based workforce.

Be active in improving the Arizona K-12 public education system.

Get a first-hand, in-depth understanding of business & school issues from education and business leaders.

Help ABEC develop the state’s #1 resource - its future leaders!

What Are The Member Benefits?

Members of ABEC are offered:

Registration discounts to most ABEC events
The opportunity to participate in the Shadow the Super Program
An invitation to attend ABEC board of directors meetings
An invitation to attend Legislative Connection
An invitation to attend special engagement meetings
Most importantly, a voice in ABEC’s work

ABEC Member Dues

Membership dues are paid annually and are based on the organization’s membership category:

Membership Category	Minimum Dues Level
Nonprofit organizations, associations, foundations, and government agencies	$250
Businesses	$1,000
Educational institutions (school districts, charter schools, colleges/universities, etc.)	25 cents per full time enrolled student, not to exceed $5,000