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THE SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE

AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN MOLDOVA. THE SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE. INTRODUCTION: WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO. MISSION OF AMCHAM MOLDOVA

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THE SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE

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  1. AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN MOLDOVA THE SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE

  2. INTRODUCTION: WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO MISSION OF AMCHAM MOLDOVA To promote American business, trade, and investment in Moldova and to work with the Moldovan government and business leaders to foster a more favorable climate in Moldova for foreign trade and investment.

  3. WHO IS AMCHAM MOLDOVA? 2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  4. WHO IS AMCHAM MOLDOVA? Administrative staff

  5. INTRODUCTION: A BRIEF HISTORY The American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova (AmCham) was officially registered on September 4, 2006 as a non-profit association of businesses and business leaders operating in Moldova, becoming a member of the network of more than 105 AmChams worldwide. AmCham Moldova was accrredited with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in January of 2008 and is currently in the accreditation process with the European Council of American Chambers of Commerce. We provide a network of like-minded business contacts in Moldova for existing members and for new and future business people in Moldova. Our members bring experience and expertise in a wide range of business and business functions, providing an invaluable source of knowledge and support for its membership. In November of 2007, AmCham along with the Eurasia Foundation and UNDP Moldova, organized the first International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibilty for Moldova. In order to continue to raise awareness for CSR activities in Moldova, AmCham and the Eurasia Foundation have launched a competition for journalists to report on companies that are active in the CSR domain in Moldova. AmCham Moldova actively promotes Moldova, Moldovan trade and commerce, and Moldovan investment opportunities among American investors and potential business partners abroad.

  6. AMCHAM MOLDOVA: WE ARE… Supporters of business community initiative Facilitators of interface between members and policy makers Representatives of the business community Generators of market and economic information Liaisons between members and NGOs Organizers of community/networking events Promoters of Moldova abroad Service providers to new investors

  7. AMCHAM SUPPORTS BUSINESS COMMUNITY INITIATIVES • Shortage of Skilled Employees AmCham has an initiative to increase the home computer penetration in Moldova in order to increase the skills of employees in Moldovan companies • High Cost of Financing Businesses AmCham has an initiative to help assess Moldova’s credit rating in order to effectively improve the rating among international debt rating agencies • Need for Irrigation in Agriculture AmCham has an initiative to support the renovation of Moldova’s national irrigation system to provide small farmers with access to irrigation and to mitigate the affects of future droughts

  8. MEMBERSHIP: WHO CAN JOIN • AMCHAMis open to: • Corporate members • Non-governmental organizations • Individuals • Who have… • American share capital, or • U.S. Parent company or subsidiary, or • Trade or commercial relations with U.S.A. …Strong Corporate Ethics are essential!!!

  9. BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP • Networking • Interface with policy-makers • Voice your opinion in the development process • Legislative process • Market development • Allocation of scarce resources • Access to AMCHAM network and resources • In Moldova • The more than 100 registered AMCHAMs around the world

  10. EVERYONE PARTICIPATES TO THE LEVEL OF THEIR INTEREST • Everyone has busy schedules. Participate to the level of your interest… • General membership • Sector committee member • Sector committee chairperson • Board of Directors

  11. HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER? • Contact an existing member • Contact the AMCHAM • 57/1 Banulescu Bodoni, office 410 • Phone: +373 22 211 781 • Fax: +373 22 211 782 • E-Mail: info@amcham.md • On the Internet: http://www.amcham.md • Membership applications available online

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