What is the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt?
The American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (AmCham Egypt) was established in 1982 as the 44th American Chamber of Commerce to be established abroad and the first in the Middle East (AmCham History). Today it is one of the largest and most active overseas affiliates of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and has successfully helped in enhancing economic and investment ties between the United States and Egypt.
AmCham's mission is to promote trade and investment between Egypt and the United States. In order to achieve its mission, AmCham Egypt works on promoting the development of commerce and investment between the United States and Egypt through creating a friendlier business environment, facilitating communication between businessmen; providing a network for sharing business information about Egypt and addressing common problems.
What are the benefits of joining the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt?
Membership Benefits
Is AmCham affiliated to the U.S. Embassy in Egypt?
No, AmCham is not affiliated to the U.S. Embassy, however AmCham has always maintained close relations with the U.S. Embassy, and both the U.S. Ambassador to Egypt and the U.S. Commercial Counselor are considered honorary members of AmCham.
Where does AmCham get its funding from?
AmCham is a non-profit, membership organization that receives its funding from membership dues and service provisions. USAID had supported two AmCham projects from 1996 till 2004. AmCham's Trade-Related Assistance Center (TRAC) is an ongoing USAID funded project.
In 2007, and for the first time in AmCham's history, AmCham's revenue from services, accounted for more than 50% of AmCham's total earnings, surpassing the revenue from membership dues, making membership services the primary source of funding.
Who can become a member of AmCham Egypt?
Membership is open to companies, organizations, and institutions that promote commerce and investment between the United States and Egypt.
Categories of membership
Is AmCham membership open to individuals?
AmCham membership is currently not open to individuals, however it is opened to individual staff of member companies. Individual Affiliate Membership
What if my company is not doing business with the United States, can I join AmCham?
Yes. Associate Resident Membership is open to Egyptian companies who are not presently doing business with the United States but wish to do so.
How do I become a member?
Joining AmCham
What are the membership fees?
Membership Fees
Can AmCham assist me in contacting potential business counterparts in the United States?
AmCham offers a number of services to companies wishing to make contact with potential business counterparts in the United States, including offering them access to information on companies working in related sectors that are based in the United States, and the opportunity to make use of AmCham's Business Matchmaking Service (BMM).
Is AmCham active in the region?
AmCham Egypt is a member of the Council for Regional AmChams- The MENA Council and also serves as the Regional Secretariat office for the Council. The mission of the MENA Council is to foster increased collaboration and cooperation amongst the Members in promoting greater business opportunities between the United States and the Mena region.
How can I contact AmCham members?
Contact information for AmCham members can be found on the Member's Database, an online directory service.
How does AmCham serve the Egyptian economy?
Through supporting its members, AmCham's primary goal is to promote a healthy environment for doing business in Egypt.
Can non-members attend AmCham events and committee meetings?
AmCham Events are open to non-members invited by members, and AmCham Committees are open to staff of member companies. Both pay an attendance fee.
Can non-members make use of AmCham's services?
Most AmCham services are open to non-members, however members are offered discounted rates when using AmCham's services.
What type of human resource development services does AmCham offer?
AmCham's Career Development Center (CDC) offers a variety of services for human resource development designed to enhance the expertise of member companies. CDC services include professional designations, management workshops, and computer courses. In addition, AmCham's Online Training Service (OTS) offers a variety of course with a new style of training where companies can empower their employees with the skills they need to achieve greater motivation, higher productivity, and better results.
Can AmCham help me find a suitable job?
Yes, AmCham's Recruitment Center is a job compatibility service that allows both subscribed members and non-members the opportunity to search for suitable candidates and/or job vacancies. The Recruitment Centers is a place where those in search of a job can get advice, and post their CV. AmCham also hosts an annual Employment fair for Middle Management
Can AmCham help me obtain a U.S. Visa?
Yes, AmCham members may request an official letter to be submitted to the U.S. Embassy stating that they are members, in an effort to facilitate the application process. This is usually done on a case by case basis. However it is ultimately the decision of the U.S. Embassy in Egypt, whether a visa would be issued.
Are AmCham Offices open to the public?
Yes, however an appointment is necessary. You can email your request to info@amcham.org.eg
What promotional opportunities does AmCham offer to its members?
AmCham offers a number of channels through which AmCham members may promote their business. Some of these promotional programs are exclusively available for members, others are open to non-members to make use of.
What is AmCham's contribution to society?
AmCham's Corporate Social Responsibility Committee represents a forum where raising awareness and promoting constructive dialogue on CSR issues takes place. The committee facilitates cross-sectoral partnerships, and fosters effective and mutually beneficial relationships between member companies businesses and the Egyptian community.
The AmCham Egypt Foundation is AmCham's charity arm, through which it carries out all its corporate social responsibility initiatives. AmCham Foundation had supported a number of national initiatives including raising funds to maintain drug-prevention campaigns, purchase kidney-dialysis equipment for the Kasr Al Aini Hospitals, sponsoring orphans, combating the prevalence of street children, as well as to support the establishment of blood-transfusion centers for children.
AmCham Egypt is also a member of the United Nation's Global Compact, the world's largest, global corporate citizenship initiative, and the first and foremost concerned with exhibiting and building the social legitimacy of business and markets.
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