Join AmCham Sri Lanka!
Why join AmCham Sri Lanka?
Joining AmCham Sri Lanka offers your organization an incredible opportunity to become part of a dynamic and powerful network that can truly accelerate your business growth and expansion. This network is comprised of a diverse group of esteemed companies, including some of the world’s most exciting global players and esteemed local American partnership companies, among others. By becoming a part of this network, you gain access to a wealth of valuable connections, resources, and expertise that can propel your business to new heights. The power of this network is unparalleled, opening doors to new opportunities, collaborations, and insights that can drive your business forward in today’s competitive landscape.
Benefits of becoming a part of this network:
As a member of AmCham Sri Lanka, you gain exclusive benefits that are designed to help your business thrive. AmCham Sri Lanka membership offers a wide range of valuable benefits that can enhance your business profile, provide networking opportunities, and allow you to contribute to policy discussions, amplifying your company’s presence in the business community. These benefits include:
- Prioritized US Visa Assistance/Advisory Opinions: We understand the importance of hassle-free travel for businesses. As a member, you and in many instances your colleagues* receive priority assistance and advisory opinions for US business visa applications, saving you time and effort in navigating the visa process.
- Access to Industry Expertise: Our calendar is packed with a variety of programs, including LQA events, conferences, seminars, luncheon meetings, and workshops. These events feature prominent business and government leaders, industry experts, and professional facilitators who address timely and relevant business issues. This provides you with valuable opportunities to connect with key players in your industry and gain insights from experts.
- Committees for Industry and Professional Services: As a member, you have access to up to 8 different committees that cover various industry and professional service sectors. These committees discuss and advocate on behalf of the membership on a wide range of topics, including trade and commerce, intellectual property rights, investment promotion, ESG and more. This allows you to participate in discussions, stay updated on industry trends, and contribute to important conversations.
- Access to Publications and Research: Stay informed with AmCham Sri Lanka’s publications, case studies, research, quarterly newsletters, and annual membership directory. These resources provide valuable insights, market intelligence, and opportunities for collaboration on joint efforts, giving you a competitive edge.
- Advocacy: AmCham Sri Lanka is committed to actively advocating on behalf of its members to both the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) and the US Government. We work closely with our members and partners to drive positive change in areas such as trade, development, reform, and growth-related challenges. By leveraging our collective voice and expertise, we strive to create an enabling business environment that fosters growth and supports the interests of our members. Count on AmCham Sri Lanka to be your strong advocate in navigating trade-related issues and addressing challenges to promote a favorable business climate for our members.
Joining AmCham Sri Lanka means gaining access to a supportive network, engaging in impactful discussions, and staying updated with valuable resources that can contribute to the growth and success of your business.
Membership Categories
Full Corporate Membership:
Partnerships, firms, companies, corporations, representative/liaison offices or other organizations of associations with American equity participation of a minimum of 15% and which are registered in Sri Lanka and currently operating in Sri Lanka as independent entities or engaged in joint ventures. Government representatives of the USA in Sri Lanka as designated by the US Ambassador in Sri Lanka and citizens of the United States residing in Sri Lanka.
Affiliate Membership:
Partnerships, firms, companies, corporations, representatives/liaison offices or other organizations or associations that have actual American business interests, such as representatives of companies in Sri Lanka or of companies’ other business or commercial entities in the USA engaged in import and/or export of goods and services to and from the USA.
Probationary Membership:
Partnerships, firms, companies, corporations, representatives/liaison offices or other organizations or associations that intend to commence business operations with the USA, and shall do so within a period of two years from obtaining membership.
Professional Membership:
Certified Professionals (Doctor, Lawyer. Accountant etc) and Graduates from any recognized university in the USA. currently or intending to commence business relations with the USA, who have been recommended for membership by a Full or Affiliate Member of the Chamber.
Individual Additional Membership:
Membership category applicable to existing Member Companies, allowing more than one member to apply for membership.