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The U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of trade and investment between the United States and Angola. The Chamber believes that Angola has the potential to be one of Africa's most prosperous countries.
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2009 Trade Mission to Angola
US-Angola Chamber of Commerce (USACC) has opened registration for the 2009 Trade and Investment Mission to Angola, scheduled to take place May 18-22, 2009. The Mission will focus on some of the growing sectors of the Angolan economy: agribusiness, manufacturing, light industry, infrastructure, housing, telecommunications, information technology, hospitality, and environment. USACC will also organize a Business Symposium on March 20 in Luanda. This will be a one-day well-attended open forum to discuss business related issues with government officials and representatives of locally active companies, with a special focus on emerging sectors. For more information on the 2009 Trade & Investment Mission to Angola, click 2009 Trade Mission.
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The U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce is the only chamber of commerce dedicated to the promotion of economic relations between the U.S. and Angola for over 15 years. The Chamber was established in 1991 with a handful of companies and now has over 90 members. The Chamber's goal is to put the private sector at the forefront of Angola's development. Trade and investment create jobs and provide many other benefits to the citizens of both Angola and the United States. For more information on the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce, click About us.
Picture: (left to right) Filippo Nardin, Bobby Pitman, Ambassador Paul Hare
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Why Invest in Angola
Now is the time to invest in Angola! New business are registered everyday, foster by the environment of peace and stability in the country and the new private investment law, which has created more incentives for investors. Although, the engagement of most U.S. companies remains primarily focused on the extractive industries, mainly the oil and gas sector, other sectors are seeing a boost in participation from U.S. companies. Coca Cola operations continue to expand; Barloworld markets Caterpillar machinery; the Boeing Company completed a major sale of aircrafts to TAAG, the national airline; Microsoft is represented by local companies; other U.S. products and services can be found in the Angolan marketplace. For more information on investment opportunities in Angola, click Invest in Angola.
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Membership
The U.S.- Angola Chamber of Commerce has a membership of over ninety corporations, associations, interested individuals, and non-profit organizations. The Chamber has both representation in the United States and Angola to assist in the expansion of membership and services provided. For information on the benefits of membership and requirements for becoming a member, click Membership.
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Events
Angola Working Group Meeting with the U.S. Ambassador to Angola, Dan Mozena
Date and Time: April 7, 2009 at 10: 00am
Location: The Army and Navy Club, 901 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006. For more information, click Events.
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Contact Information
The headquarters of the US-Angola Chamber of Commerce is located in Washington, DC, the capital of the United States. There is also an office is Luanda, the capital of Angola. The two offices keep the Chamber well positioned to serve and speak to the needs of its members in both countries.
Washington, DC Luanda, Angola
1100 17th Street, NW Rua Alves da Cunha, N.4
Suite 1100A Ingombotas
Washington, DC Luanda, Angola
Phone: 202.223.0540 Phone: +244.222.391.853
Fax: 202.223.0551 Fax: +244.222.391.657
Email: contactus@us-angola.org Email: fjdacruz@angolacorpservices.com
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