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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.
CONTACT US 1 Amiryan St., Armenia Marriott Hotel, 3rd floor, room 315, 317, Yerevan 0010, RA Email: info@amcham.am/ amcham@arminco.com Tel: (+374 10) 599 187 (+374 10) 599 902 Visit our page: www.amcham.am
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July 2017
US AMBASSADOR RICHARD MILLS AND AMCHAM BOARD VISITED AMULSAR PROJECT AND CONTOURGLOBAL HYDRO CASCADE On 5-6 July 2017, US Ambassador Richard Mills and AmCham Board visited Lydian Armenia’s Amulsar Gold Project construction site and the pits area in Vayots Dzor and Syunik regions, as well as, ContourGlobal Hydro Cascade (Vorotan Hydropower Complex) in Syunik. The participants also visited one of the surrounding communities of Amulsar project, the village of Gndevaz, to familiarize themselves with the small and medium enterprise development projects that Lydian supports. The two-day trip was concluded with a visit to Vorotan Complex. Ambassador Richard Mills emphasized the importance of foreign direct investments for the economic development of Armenia. “Lydian’s Amulsar project and Contour Global’s investment in Vorotan Hydropower Plant have been the largest foreign investments in Armenia over the past few years. The success of these investments demonstrates the importance of the Armenian government’s commitment to provide a level playing field for businesses and to create a favorable investment climate. I am especially pleased to see that these investments not only offer economic opportunities to Armenia, but also bring new culture of corporate social responsibility. As a committed supporter of Armenia’s EITI membership, we hope that the development of Amulsar Gold Mine will establish a new benchmark for transparency, environmental and social responsibility and good governance in the mining sector in Armenia,” Ambassador Mills said. The Armenian version of the full press release is available at URL: https://168.am/2017/07/07/817111.html
AMCHAM “BE MY GUEST” WITH ARMENIA MARRIOTT HOTEL YEREVAN On 12 July 2017, in the scope of AmCham’s “Be My Guest” series, the new General Manager of Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan, Ms. Catalina Susan, and her team hosted more than 70 high-level AmCham representatives. Ms. Susan delivered a presentation on recent changes in the hotel, and the guests had the opportunity to experience those by visiting renovated rooms, outside pool, relocated gym, and other refurbished premises. Marriott management organized a raffle and give-away vouchers for AmCham member companies, which was followed by the reception. By the end of the event, all representatives of AmCham member companies received Marriott Silver Dining Club Cards.
AMCHAM CONTUNUES GM TALKS On 13 and 28 July 2017, AmCham held its GM Breakfast Meetings with the leadership of UniComp, Knyazyan & Partners, Mentor Graphics, Double Tree by Hilton Yerevan City Centre, Triada Studio, Pepsi Armenia, Ecoville Energy, Armenian Representative Office of Imperial Tobacco International Limited, JTI Armenia, and Radisson Blu Hotel Yerevan. AmCham also hosted nonmember companies - such as Schneider Electric Armenia, IDeA Foundation, and Ericsson Armenia. AmCham will continue expanding its borders though new partnerships in the business community of Armenia.
Did you miss AmCham Friday Night on 28 July 2017 at Forty-Four Sky Bar of Opera Suite Hotel? Check it out here. Are you jealous? Stay tuned for another big C-suite level networking event with AmCham!
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