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American Chamber Of Commerce in Armenia AmCham is an independent business association operating in Armenia since 2000. AmCham represents the interests of more than 100 member companies from almost all sectors of the economy. AmCham’s goal is to enhance US-Armenia business relations and improve business and investment climate in the country. AmCham is a member of US Chamber of Commerce and European Council of American Chambers of Commerce. AmCham is pleased to have also British, French and other European companies as members.
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October 2017
AMCHAM MEETING WITH TRADE COMMISSIONER OF CANADIAN EMBASSY IN MOSCOW As a result of early-on AmCham’s meeting and discussions with the Trade Commissioner of the Canadian Embassy in Moscow, on 2 October 2017, AmCham IT companies participated at the Canadian ICT Forum, organized by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Services with the support of the RA Ministry of Transport, Communications and IT. The objective of the forum was to meet with the Canadian companies interested in Armenian ICT market and to discuss business environment and success stories of doing business in Armenia.
AMCHAM’S RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS PLATFORM GIVES RESULTS On 4 October 2017, in the scope of AmCham’s Responsible Business Network (RBN), AmCham Armenia Executive Office and its member, Lydian International Armenian mineral exploration and development company - visited SOS Children’s Villages in Kotayk. The participants visited the local houses built by SOS Children’s Villages Armenia and learned about the projects and efforts SOS Children’s Villages execute. During this trip, health and safety experts from Lydian Armenia delivered a presentation on road safety rules to the children and surprised them with safety reflector equipped backpacks that glow and illuminate in the dark. Lydian Armenia continued its support to the SOS Children’s Village by donating 100 trees to SOS Village’s communities in Ijevan during the "Positive power and pure energy of nature” event on 31 October 2017, which was organized by SOS Children’s Villages Armenia. AmCham members: Radisson Blu Hotel Yerevan, Filuet Armenia, Unicomp, World Vision Armenia, Children of Armenia Fund were among the participants. Another 100 trees were donated by Lydian Armenia to the SOS Children’s villages in Kotayk region. The above-mentioned donation can potentially ensure sustainable income generation opportunities to the families. Thus, AmCham is excited to see that RBN platform that is aimed at shaping socially responsible corporate citizens has begun operating and giving tangible results among the community. AmCham would like to thank Lydian Armenia and SOS Children’s Villages for active engagement in the AmCham life!
AMCHAM COLLABORATES WITH THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS (CBE) On 5 October 2017, several AmCham members met with the team of Manoogian Simone College of Business and Economics (CBE) of AUA to discuss mutually beneficial partnership opportunities. The CBE team introduced its undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as platforms for joint projects: course specific projects, graduate capstones, and undergraduate internships. The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss mutually beneficial projects that students can deliver to the AmCham businesses in the scope of the following courses: Market g Research, Business Analytics, and Human Resources Management. CBE will provide further details on potential projects and timelines closer to the end of 2017 and work with the business community to tailor those in a mutually beneficial manner. If your company is interested in this business-academia cooperation, please, contact AmCham Team.
Upcoming Events Calendar Nov 23
Be My Guest with Fora LLC
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Be My Guest with Coca-Cola HBCA
Dec 15
AmCham Christmas Party
For more information, please contact the AmCham office
AMCHAM RAISES THE ARBITRATION AWARENESS WITHIN ITS MEMBERS On 17 October 2017, AmCham in partnership with its member, Grigoryan & Partners law firm, organized “Resolving Business Disputes – Think About Your Options” conference. The participants learned about the current challenges in dispute resolution practices in our country and CIS; about the comparative analysis of arbitrating commercial services in England and Armenia; as well as heard about Sweden’s unique role in dispute resolution services from international expert. During the opening remarks, Mr. Ara Hovsepyan, AmCham President, highlighted the importance of unbiased and impartial judicial system for the improvement of business and investment environment in Armenia and AmCham’s initiative of creating an Arbitration Court under the Chamber’s umbrella. AmCham had the pleasure of virtually hosting international subject-matter-experts, Mr. Haik Kupeliantc, Cambridge University, and Dr. Patricia Shaughnessy, Stockholm University, who talked about commercial disputes in England and Sweden’s experience of establishing an international known alternative dispute resolution platform.
AMCHAM “BE MY GUEST” WITH MEGERIAN CARPETS ARMENIA On 27 October 2017, AmCham members had a great “mind and soul” relaxation at Megerian Carpets Armenia, which has recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Megerian company organized a well-thought program for its guests. They learned about the history of carpet making and its significant role in Armenian culture, took a tour at the factory, had a masterclass on wool characteristics, natural dyes and Old World knotting techniques. At the end, all guests enjoyed Friday night music and a delicious reception.
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