CommuniquĂŠ February 2012 AmCham MENA attending the Global business Summit in Washington, DC. Over 120 representatives of AmCham World and Business Councils attended the Global Business summit hosted by Secretary of State Hilary Clinton on February 21-22 in Washington, DC. The summit highlighted how the U.S. government can help promote U.S. businesses abroad, increase U.S. exports, attract new investment to the United States and create jobs. The event was attended by high-level representatives from the Department of Commerce, the Export-Import Bank, OPIC, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, MCC, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and U.S. business executives. The event was also an opportunity for AmCham World to gather for a half day workshop at the US Chamber of Commerce Headquarters to discuss best practices and ways to enhance collaboration between AmChams. AmCham MENA CEOs at the the Global Summit in DC.
Upcoming Events
Inside this issue AmCham at the Global Summit
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Dinner with DAS Maxwell
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AmCham News
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Ad Corner
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AmCham Services
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Anti Counterfeit Day March 15, 2012 Lunch with US Chamber of Commerce Delegation March 20, 2012 IPR Day April 26, 2012
AMCHAM EVENTS
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for North Africa Raymond Maxwell meets AmCham members Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for North Africa met with CEOs of U.S. companies in Morocco to discuss Current Developments and business prospects in North Africa. The dinner was chaired by Walter Siouffi, AmCham President and Citibank CEO and attended by Mike Oakley, GM of Jacobs, Ahmed Hassan, GM of Colgate Palmolive, Nawal El Aidaoui, PR at Procter and Gamble, Yassine Bouajaja, GM of Eli Lilly, Danielle Tobias, Export Manager at Laprophan, Jane Kitson, US Commercial Counselor, Anne Meceda, Political Officer, David Bright, Regional Security Officer and Rabia El Alama, AmCham Managing Director. Raymond Maxwell is a career foreign service officer who has served primarily in the Middle East and Africa. He was the Deputy Chief of Mission in Syria, Executive Secretary Director in Baghdad, and Deputy Management Counselor in Cairo. Mr. Maxwell grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina. He has a B.S. degree in Economics from Florida A&M and completed an M.A. degree at the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London. He is married to Dr. Filomena Pinto-Pereira. He speaks a little Arabic, Portuguese, and smatterings of high school French and Spanish.
Take Advantage of your Membership and use the Member discounts As a valued member of AmCham, you are eligible to a special discount on products and services offered by member companies especially hotels and restaurants. AmCham members are also subjects to discounts from AmCham MENA composed of AmCham Algeria, Bahrain, Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia and Lebanon. More information can be found on AmCham MENA web site (http://www.amchammena.org/)
Selected Trade Shows for Exporters
Selected Trade Shows for Importers Natural Products Expo West/Engredea March 8-11, 2012 Anaheim, CA, United States http://www.expowest.com
Magic Show February 13-15, 2012 Mandalay Bay Convention Center , Vegas www.magiconline.com
The International Plastics Showcase (NPE2012) April 1-5, 2012 Orlando, Florida. http://www.npe.org
Summer Fancy Food Show June 17-19, 2012 Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. . http://www.specialtyfood.com/fancy-food-show/ summer-fancy-food-show/
International Franchise Expo June 15-17, 2012 Jacob Javits center, New York http://www.ifeinfo.com/
New York Gift Fair August 18 - 23, 2012 Jacob Javits Center, New York http://www.nyigf.com
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AMCHAM NEWS
AmCham CV Database
Publish a job offer in the AmCham CV database. AmCham will match your job offer using the 200 CVs available. This service is uniquely available to AmCham members. More information on : www.moroccousafta.com
Join us in welcoming New Members E-Commerce Conseil (E-Commerce, PayPal Partner and Magento Partner) Mr. Ismail Khachani EMAA (School of Management and Business) Mr. Tarik Lafou DuPont Nemours Morocco (Industrial products and services) Mr. Xavier Ciurana Soprofel (Production & sales of vegetables, fruits, dates & olives) Mr. Hassan Drhem Koutoubia Holding (Transformation of Halal meat products) Mr. Taher Bemezzagh S’Tours Voyages (Tourism, incentive, business travel) Mr. Az-Eddine Skalli
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AD CORNER
Executive Education Center (EEC) The Executive Education Center of Al Akhawayn University was created in 1998 at the initiative of the U.S. Government with an initial grant of US$ 3 million. The main goal of EEC is to contribute to higher education development as well as executive education in Morocco. Over the past 10 years, EEC developed successful programs including part time MBAs, Executive MBAs and soon two specialized masters. AmCham plays a key role in EEC by serving as equal partner to Al Akhawayn in the process of the development and the establishment of the center and exercising a joint control of the endowment fund. EEC Degree Programs Part Time MBA Executive MBA Masters : Masters of Sciences in Logistics and Supply Chain Management &Masters in International Trade EEC Continuing Education Program EEC has developed customized trainings that respond to specific needs of continuing education both in the private and public sector, some of these trainings include: Public Management training for Interior Ministry employees, Change Management training for Moroccan School Leaders, E-learning for Moroccan Professors, Communication skills as well as computer science skills. Information on Programs, contact Majdouline El Hassouni Tel: 0522 503 664 or email M.Elhassouni@aui.ma
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AMCHAM SERVICES
Do you know the list of services available for you? AmCham is pleased to remind you of the benefits and services offered to members. Take advantage of your membership and use the list of services hereafter. AmCham staff is here to serve you! * Advocacy and assistance with business concerns. * Business environment briefings. * Business matchmaking/One- on- One meetings/Partner search. * Business referrals. * Business Executive Visa Program (BEP). * CV database. * Committees. * Discounts. * Events: Seminars, debates, roundtables, gala ball, golf challenge and Mixers. * Information on U.S. –Morocco trade and Investment. * Mediation. * Promotional opportunities on AmCham website and publications. * Publications and Reports: Annual Directory, E-newsletter, OBG report. * U.S.-Morocco Trade and Investment Award. If you have a question about the services or a suggestion, feel free to call us at 0522 25 07 360522 25 07 37.
Use the AmCham Website to promote your Company
You can advertise in the AmCham CommuniquĂŠ ADVERTISING
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www.amcham-morocco.com
(Non-member display ads: add 40%)
Quarter Page: DH 2500 Half Page: DH 5000 Business card size: DH 2250 Logo (1 year): DH 6000
Display your Corporate logos and banners on the newly designed AmCham website at DH 6000 per year for members and DH 10000 for non members. Logos and banners are shown continuously on the homepage of the website.
Contact AmCham at Tel : 0522 25 07 36/37/51 <amcham@amcham-morocco.com>
Contact AmCham at Tel : 0522 25 07 36/37/51 <amcham@amcham-morocco.com>
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