Events:
In its efforts to facilitate business and to play a constructive role in the Egyptian economy, the Chamber undertakes a number of activities like monthly luncheons, roundtable discussions and breakfast briefings. This page contains Event Brief, Photos, and Speech Audio/Video for all events that occurred at AmCham since 2001.
Conferences:
This page includes conferences hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt; also includes conference briefing, presentations and Audio/Video speeches.
Committees:
The Chamber has 20 committees each committee is a specific action group, working out ways to reach common goals. A number of ministers and U.S. agencies have designed liaison officers to facilitate communication with Chamber committees. The page includes committee briefing since 1998.
DoorKnocks:
A delegation of AmCham Egypt members visits Washington D.C. every year for meetings with members of Congress, the U.S. Administration, think tanks, financial institutions and the U.S. media. To access AmCham Egypt Mission to the United States since 1997 visit this page.
U.S. Delegations:
AmCham Egypt began hosting bipartisan congressional staff delegations in January of 2002 as follow-ups to its 20-year old policy of undertaking Door-knock Missions to Washington D.C. This page includes brief on visits delegation and Congressional Staffers since 2002.
Membership
Why Join AmCham:
AmCham helps your business to grow by providing your company with different marketing tools and other opportunities to expand your network of connections. In addition, AmCham and participating sponsors invite members to take advantage of exclusive savings packages. View this page to Check AmCham membership benefits.
Categories:
Definition of membership categories and membership fees.
Member
Database: A directory of more than 600 member companies. Can be searched by member name, company name or sector/sub sector. This page provides users the opportunity to send business request to AmCham Member Company.
Cyberlink: This service is provided to AmCham members only. It grants AmCham members online access to video/audio recordings of speeches given at AmCham events. Members can also update their membership information online, publish news about their companies and submit exclusive offers on their products / services to other members.
Member
News: News about AmCham member companies can be searched by company name or sector.
Tenders Alert
Service (TAS): TAS eliminates the need to search and translate tenders, projects, and news from newspapers; the service is available online 24/7. You can subscribe for FREE access to one/two sector(s) and having the ability to access historical data.
Business Matchmaking: BMM provides a free forum for browsing and submitting business opportunities, such as offers to buy or sell products, requests for trade partners or investors, and notifications of import/export opportunities.
Subscribe now for FREE and receive new opportunities weekly by email. www.amcham.org.eg/BMM
Business Inquiries:
This service is provided to AmCham members only. Since July 2000, ASKŪ BSAC successfully responded to over 850 inquiries from both local and multinational companies. BSAC is an information service geared towards fulfilling the continuous need for updated information on trade and investment
Recruitment Center: AmCham is providing a Recruitment Service through which you can post your vacancies and search the exceptional database on our website for candidates, in addition to posting your CV for FREE, you can start your career not only in Egypt, but also worldwide.
Online Training:
OTS is a new way of training where companies can empower their employees with the skills they need to achieve greater motivation, higher productivity and better results. OTS offers a variety of courses in Business Management, Information Technology and Desktop Computing Try out Free Sample Courses.
Online Faxing: Send Mass Personalized faxes using the Internet. (For AmCham members only).
Web Advertising:
The AmCham website receives an average of 1000,000 page views per month from the business community. Banners advertising are as effective as other advertising channels in creating brand recall and brand interest. Advertise Now on AmCham website.
Business Services
Promotional opportunities: Check promotional Opportunities open to members only and another Opportunities that are open to both Members and Non-members
Training/Career Development: The main objective of the Training/Career Development is to provide a continuing educational opportunity to the Egyptian business professional. User can view and reserve online for all training courses and tailored workshops.
Web Development:
AmCham Egypt's Business Information Center can develop your website and intranet to give your company greater exposure and increase your business opportunities.
Videoconferencing (VC): VC is an interactive tool that allows people in different locations to electronically collaborate face-to-face, in real time, and share all types of information including data, documents, sound and picture. Now, you can make reserve online and save your travel expenses.
Trade Services
Trade-Related Assistance Center (TRAC): In October 2005, the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt signed an agreement to launch the USAID-backed Trade-Related Assistance Center (TRAC), a trade resource for both local and international businesses that will work to ensure that the private sector's interests and potential gains are maximized in free trade agreements (FTAs), especially the proposed Egypt-US FTA.
Resources & Publications
Business Studies:
The Business Studies & Analysis Center (BSAC) provides accurate, timely and concise information on specific sectors and economic issues for the benefit of those doing business in Egypt. Now you can Order reports online.
Business
Monthly: Business Monthly, published for the past 15 years by the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, is the highest-circulation English-language business magazine in Egypt. You Subscribe online, check our FREE text issues.
Egypt Watch
Bulletin: Bi-monthly bulletin on economic and business events in Egypt. Search Online for watch bulletin issues.
Egypt-U.S. RelationsThe mission of Amcham-EGYPT is to promote the development of commerce and investment between the United States and Egypt. The United States has been Egypt's leading foreign trade and investment partner since the launch of Egypt's Open Door Policy and the signing of the Camp David Accords in the late 1970s.
Guides
to TradeThe "Guides to Trade" page is intended to facilitate and enhance business and trade activities between Egypt and the U.S. The purpose of the guides is to strengthen Egypt-U.S. business and economic ties, while further integrating Egypt into the global economy.
Doing Business in Egypt: The Guide to Doing Business in Egypt is intended to assist market entrants in running their business activities smoothly in Egypt. Each section of the guide concisely outlines the main legal points to be considered when doing business in Egypt.
Constitution
The Chamber may do all lawful things, which may be incidental or conducive to the attainment of the foregoing objectives. The Chamber shall not attempt to restrict or in any manner interfere with any lawful activity undertaken by any member in Egypt. The Chamber shall not engage in any political activity in Egypt or allow its funds or facilities to be used for political purposes in Egypt.
Annual Report: AmCham Egypt is more dedicated than ever to supporting its members and the business community at large. The organization's performance in 2004 speaks for itself, with an unprecedented number of events, a growing membership and a budget well in the black - much of which can be attributed to the tireless efforts of its committed and professional staff.
