Why Join AmCham?
AmCham Sri Lanka provides significant benefits to its members in a number of ways.
These include regular opportunities for interaction and networking with other members of the business community, as well as officials from the U.S. Embassy (Sri Lanka), international business links via trade delegations, delegations to US Trade Fairs and information sharing between other AmChams in the region. In addition, AmCham publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, ‘AmCham News’, along with a comprehensive annual membership directory.
AmCham acts as a strong and influential voice for advocating the commercial interests of its members. The Chamber supports member companies by helping them to conduct business freely, facilitating contacts and dialogue with both the Sri Lankan and U.S. Governments and allied institutions.
For example, the Chamber participates in the annual Washington ‘Door knock’, an opportunity for the Chamber delegation to visit with U.S. government officials on Capitol Hill and discuss issues pertaining to the Chamber, as well as the country. Relationships are also maintained with the Sri Lankan Ministries of Finance and Trade and Commerce, the Board of Investment, the Asia Pacific Council of American Chambers (APCAC) and the US Chamber of Commerce.
Regular networking events are organized, including monthly luncheons, evening cocktails, the Annual Ambassador’s Ball and the Annual Charity Golf Tournament.
AmCham is also engaged in numerous community development activities such as Millennium Challenge Corporation monitoring and Intellectual Property Rights promotional campaigns.
Membership Categories
AmCham offers 2 levels of membership, depending on our member’s relationship with the United States of America.
Full Membership
- Companies with a minimum of 15% American equity participation
- U.S. Government Officials
- U.S. citizens residing in Sri Lanka
Affiliate Membership
- U.S. affiliated companies with less than 15% American equity participation
- Sri Lankan companies engaged in trade with the United States
In addition, member companies can add up to five employees from their organizations to be enrolled as Additional Members.
Please see the link at the top of this page for membership forms, further information on joining procedures and subscription rates. Applications are vetted by the Membership Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.
