The
American Chamber of Commerce in Canada is a fully accredited
affiliate of the United States Chamber of Commerce,
and a part of the largest business organization in the
world. Our focus is to provide support for American
companies in Canada, including those in the United States,
and for those Canadian companies doing business in or
seeking to expand their business in the United States.
Benefits
1.
BRIEFINGS / MEETINGS/ SPECIAL SPEAKERS
- The
chamber organizes prominent political and business
leaders, representing a broad spectrum of industries,
to offer their insights on current issues, new regulatory
and tax challenges and expert advice for seeking new
business opportunities across the border.
- Committee
meetings covering 20 different sectors to meet company’s
specific needs. New committee groups are added each
year.
- OSAC
( Oversees Security Advisory Council), Consular General
Briefings, and Government Briefings provide up to
date information to members.
2. BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
- Access
to U.S Chambers and government officials and agencies
in Washington D.C
- On-going
leadership on tax issues. Tax Coalition to Washington,
D.C makes successful presentations to the Treasury
Department and the Internal Revenue Service.
3. PUBLICATIONS
- Quarterly
Newsletter – full colour newsletter featuring
articles from experts in a wide range of fields, and
new U.S. and Canadian laws regarding economic and
political policy analysis changes.
- Directory
– A detailed listing of member companies, with
address, telephones numbers, size, key contacts, and
company profile. Members –only access with ID
and passport on the Website.
- Website
– The AmCham website at www.amchamcanada.ca
provides a wealth of information about current U.S.
and Canadian business events, AmCham events and services,
along with other timely information and links of interest
to our members.
4.
NETWORKING
AmCham
offers social and professional networking opportunities
for new and current members. Mix with top decision-makers
from some of the world’s top companies and specific
industry sectors.
5. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
AmCham
is more than just a business organization! Our social
and sporting events give members the opportunity to
meet others in our organization. Social events include
: golf tournaments, July 4TH celebration and "after
5 mixers".
6. MARKETING
AmCham Canada provides its member companies the opportunity
to show themselves to Canadian Businesses and AmCham’s
influential members by advertising at and participating
in our events.
7. ALLIANCES
AmCham has formed strategic alliances with major organizations
such as the Investment Fund Institute of Canada (IDA),
Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters, Council
of American States in Canada (CASC), The American
Marketing Association, Canadian / American Border
Trade Alliance, Toronto International Trade Club,
Canadian Employment Relocation (CERC), Canadian Institute
on North American Issues , Economic Club of Toronto
and Visit USA.
8.
INTERNATIONAL AMCHAMS
Get
access to 103 AmCham affiliates worldwide. AmCham
Canada has a rapidly expanding “International
Amcham Liaison “Committee to promote business
opportunities among members.
9.
TRADE AND INVESTMENT DELEGATIONS
To
promote business opportunities both for Canadian business
doing business in the U.S. and American companies
doing business in Canada with monthly on-going trade
and investment meetings and opportunities.
10.
THE AMERICAN CLUB IN TORONTO
AmCham
Canada members are able to take advantage of membership
in the "American Club of Toronto", which
gives a large discount to AmCham members who will
be able to take advantage of the facilities of the
Ontario Club for both lunches and meeting space. Contact
416-777-3014 for more information. The facilities
are located in downtown Toronto at Bay and Wellington
Street.


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