Why Join AmCham GR-US
At the forefront of bilateral trade and investment
Join the American Hellenic Chamber of Commerce in USA and become part of one of Greece’s oldest and most influential business organizations and of the global network of the American Chambers of Commerce, with deep and established links to a region that is under dynamic transformation, presenting dynamic new opportunities for U.S. businesses. AmChamGR-US is your gateway to Greece, a country that is a historic friend and U.S. ally and offers preferential access both to the mature markets of the European Union and to the untapped potential of Southeast Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond. With 20 functional and industry committees that propose and influence policy and an impressive 75 events per year that bring together U.S. and regional policy makers, 450 business leaders, and 25,000 participants annually, the Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce is the premier business organization advocating for closer US-Greece trade and investment. Membership gives access to Greece’s most dynamic and extrovert business community, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the global and regional network of the American Chambers of Commerce. Since 1932, the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce has been a strong advocate for the interests of its members. The Chamber champions trade and investment between Greece and the United States; advocates on behalf of its members for a strong, fair, and competitive economy in Greece; promotes legislative reform in Greece that provides for a flexible labor environment, smart regulations, a stable, fair taxation system, good governance practices in both the public and private sector, a responsive education system, R&D, investment, and an open economy; and advocates for policies that encourage entrepreneurship, employment, and sustainable economic development. Through its targeted events, the Chamber engages stakeholders focusing on solutions, not simply talking.
Benefits of membership
Members of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce USA are at the forefront of bilateral trade and investment, follow real-time business and commercial developments and enjoy multiple advantages. Each member has access to and benefits from advocacy, connection, policy making, influence, trade assistance and corporate branding.
Advocacy
The Chamber is a strong advocate for the interests of its members. Through position papers, direct engagement, and specialized events, the Chamber acts on behalf of its members to advocate policy, reform, and new legislation.
Connection
Chamber members have the opportunity to network at all appropriate levels. The Chamber hosts high-level business and government leaders, from Greece and the United States, at events where Chamber members have the opportunity to discuss topics directly related to their businesses. In addition, Chamber members regularly have the opportunity to network among themselves, creating new relationships important for business development.
Policy Making
The Chamber addresses developments through its sector oriented or business interest committees. Committees comprised of Chamber membership executives develop white papers, propose events, and conduct a dialogue with representatives from the public and private spheres.
Influence
The Chamber maintains an open dialogue with the Greek government and the opposition parties, the Embassy of the United States in Athens, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Its leadership and members interface with government officials to present Chamber positions, follow policy developments, and foresee trends.
Corporate Branding
Chamber members enhance their profile through sponsorship opportunities. They are eligible for participating in committees, working groups and task forces to form official AmCham positions on policy issues, as well as in leadership positions within AmCham management. They reinforce their visibility at Amcham events and publications.
Trade Assistance
TradeUSA serves as a forum for pivotal issues regarding bilateral trade between the U.S. and Greece to monitor developments, recommend actions and initiatives, and to develop export expertise.
We’re interested in results that matter_
Engage at the highest levels of the private and public sectors
Network amongst the most prominent companies
Grow your business via developing new partnerships
Exclusive benefits for AmChamGR-US members include:
- Access to orientation visits and high-profile door-knock missions in Greece
- Advocacy and government liaison
- Market entry and FDI support
- Country and region-specific studies and reports by partner institutions
- Access and strategic sponsor benefits at AmCham events in the U.S., Greece, and the wider region, including the Greek Economic Summit and a new, annual U.S. Economic Summit
- Participation in existing industry and functional committees and the TradeUSA forum
- Exclusive participation in a new committee focusing on promoting bilateral trade and investment, academic partnerships, technology transfer, and industry policy initiatives
