Amchams in Europe

Europe still matters: U.S. firms should stay the course

Tue, 08 May 2012 19:00:36 +0200

Despite current economic challenges, a new study finds Europe remains the most profitable and easiest region to do business for U.S. companies

AmCham Lithuania joins AmChams in Europe

Mon, 07 May 2012 07:00:00 +0200

The Executive Committee is delighted to announce that AmCham Lithuania’s membership application has been approved and they are now the 45th member of the AmChams in Europe network!

AmCham Representatives from across Europe are coming to Brussels

Wed, 25 April 2012 15:16:39 +0200

AmCham EU is again in the midst of planning a series of briefing sessions on some of the top policy issues on the European Agenda for representatives from AmChams across Europe on 21-23 March 2012.

AmCham EU Press Release

Wed, 25 April 2012 15:16:26 +0200

In advance of the informal European Council meeting on 30 January, AmCham EU identified five key measures it believes are urgently needed to put Europe back on a path of sustainable growth.

50th Anniversary of AmCham Netherlands

Wed, 25 April 2012 15:16:20 +0200

AmCham Netherlands celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their AmCham with a spectacular Gala Ball in The Hague’s City Hall on Monday 23 January.

AmCham Estonia 'EU-US Relations' Luncheon

Wed, 25 April 2012 15:16:13 +0200

AmCham Estonia held a successful luncheon event in Tallinn on ‘EU-US Relations: Strengthening Transatlantic Cooperation’ on Friday 20 January.

President Obama's 2012 State of the Union Address

Wed, 25 April 2012 15:16:07 +0200

In his 2012 State of the Union address on January 24, U.S. President Barack Obama outlined his vision for America’s future and laid out major foreign policy priorities and developments.

Nides: AmChams and government must work together to help American business

Wed, 25 April 2012 15:15:22 +0200

On 24 October, Tom Nides, US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources spoke to senior members of AmCham EU on the importance of the transatlantic relationship.

AmCham Poland partners European Forum for New Ideas conference

Wed, 25 April 2012 15:14:44 +0200

As part of the Polish EU presidency, AmCham Poland joined Poland's largest business organization (Lewiatan) as a partner of the European Forum for New Ideas conference held in the seaside city of Sopot in September 2011.

AmCham Poland releases study on 'IT needs in the future'

Wed, 25 April 2012 15:05:19 +0200

The study, conducted by AmCham Poland, is aimed at researching recruitment needs of American IT companies operating in Poland.

Register now! Data Protection Seminar - 25 November, Warsaw

Wed, 25 April 2012 15:05:02 +0200

On Friday 25 November from 09:00-12:00 AmCham EU, AmCham Poland and Intel will host a seminar on the European Data Protection Directive.

AmCham EU’s Response to the European Commission’s Consultation on the EU Corporate Governance Framework

Wed, 25 April 2012 15:04:53 +0200

On 22 July 2011 AmCham EU submitted its response to the European Commission’s Green Paper on the state of corporate governance in the EU.

AmCham EU co-sponsors the BritishAmerican Business 10th anniversary conference in London

Wed, 25 April 2012 15:04:44 +0200

End June, AmCham EU collaborated with BritishAmerican Business in delivering its annual conference on their 10th anniversary, 'the US & EU - addressing the challenges of global competition'

AmCham Poland sends delegation to the US

Wed, 25 April 2012 15:04:32 +0200

In May 2011, AmCham Poland carried out a mission to the US to meet with companies seeking business development opportunities in Europe, with a focus on Poland.

AmCham Estonia joins AmChams in Europe!

Wed, 25 April 2012 15:02:46 +0200

We are delighted to announce that AmCham Estonia is now a member of AmChams in Europe!

AmCham Greece launches major innovation initiative

Wed, 25 April 2012 14:47:49 +0200

The American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce has launched a major initiative to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Greece.

AmChams in Europe, a network for encouraging growth

Wed, 25 April 2012 14:47:47 +0200

In this interview, filmed at the annual Brussels Briefing in March, members of AmChams in Europe explain their role in helping to create a suitable climate for American investment in Europe.

AmCham EU issues press release on Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base proposal

Wed, 25 April 2012 14:47:44 +0200

AmCham EU calls for flexibility and simplicity in Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base.

AmCham Montenegro joins AmChams in Europe

Wed, 25 April 2012 14:46:23 +0200

We are delighted to confirm that AmCham Montenegro is now a member of AmChams in Europe!

Launch of Europe 2020: Competitive or Complacent?

Wed, 25 April 2012 14:46:07 +0200

According to Dan Hamilton, author of AmCham EU’s Executive Council study Europe 2020: Competitive or Complacent?, Europe has until 2020 to reposition itself in the global economy and avoid sinking into irrelevance.

Another day, another transatlantic update...President Obama writes op-ed for Wall Street Journal

Wed, 25 April 2012 14:45:41 +0200

“We are making it our mission to root out regulations that conflict, that are not worth the cost, or that are just plain dumb,” says the President of the United States.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce President has high hopes for economy in 2011

Wed, 25 April 2012 14:44:44 +0200

"The economy will expand by 3.2 percent in 2011 and create 2.4 to 2.6 million net new jobs by the end of the year," says Tom Donahue, President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

AmCham EU press release on principles for international investment

Wed, 25 April 2012 14:40:30 +0200

This week, AmCham EU released a press release in response to the USTR and EU statement with agreed joint principles for the treatment of international investment.

U.S. Chamber President Offers Plan to Address America’s Greatest Economic Challenges

Thu, 23 December 2010 18:36:17 +0100

On 17 November 2010, Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO of the Chamber, delivered a post-election address to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors in Washington D.C.

EU employment stable in Q3 2010

Thu, 23 December 2010 18:36:11 +0100

Eurostat publishes encouraging employment statistics for third quarter of 2010.

In Corporate Tax Rates, U.S. Seizes the Gold Medal

Thu, 23 December 2010 18:34:39 +0100

Pat Cleary, Senior VP of Digital Public Affairs at a leading public affairs firm in Washington, discusses the challenges faced by US businesses from trading partners.

AmChams in Europe Discuss Transatlantic Trade and Midterm Elections in D.C.

Tue, 21 December 2010 00:00:00 +0100

In October, members of AmChams in Europe, consisting of 42 AmChams across Europe and Eurasia, met in Washington D.C. for their 2010 Transatlantic Conference.

AmCham Sweden Biofuels - Latest Developments

Mon, 23 August 2010 12:09:17 +0200

AmCham Sweden is organizing a conference on 6 September from 14:45-17:00 in Stockholm to discuss biofuels and the opportunities and challenges facing business and investors. Some of the issues to be addressed include: Who decides what fuel - consumers or politicians? Biofuels in maritime and air transport? Will biofuels be superseded by plug-in electric cars?