FAQ

FAQ

Membership

What are the benefits of membership?

AmCham Côte d’Ivoire offers its members an array of benefits covering business facilitation, branding, visibility, networking and access to information. For a more detailed description of the member benefits, please visit the ‘Membership’ section of this website.

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How do I qualify to become a member of AmCham?

AmCham membership is open to American companies and their affiliates doing business in Côte d’Ivoire. Membership is also open to Ivorian private sector organizations engaging in business with the U.S. or with other ties to the U.S. (through clients, partnerships etc.)

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Does my company have to be a U.S. company?

No it does not. Membership is also open to Ivorian private sector organizations engaging in business with the U.S. or with other ties to the U.S. (through clients, partnerships etc.)

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Does my company need to have an office in the U.S. to qualify for membership?

No it does not. AmCham membership is open to American companies and their affiliates doing business in Côte d’Ivoire. Membership is also open to Ivorian private sector organizations engaging in business with the U.S. or with other ties to the U.S. (through clients, partnerships etc.)

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Does my company need to be legally registered?

Yes.

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Can I sign up as an individual member?

Membership is only open to organizations and institutions, with the goal of having a strong and vibrant business member organization. Yes. it you are a US individual or NGO.

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How do I check if my company is a member of AmCham?

You may check through our membership directory or alternatively through an enquiry to executivesecretary@amcham-ci.org.

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Are there membership fees/dues? If so, how much does it cost?

You may check through our membership directory or alternatively through an enquiry to executivesecretary@amcham-ci.org.

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Can I have access to AmCham’s database or member information?

This information is only available to AmCham members and select partners.

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How do I update my company’s or personal member information?

This may be done through logging into your Member Account or contacting executivesecretary@amcham-ci.org

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Events

Are AmCham events exclusively for members?

On the AmCham calendar, select events are reserved for members only. However, there are other events that are open to the public. Details on this regarding each event will be communicated beforehand.

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Do you have to pay for every AmCham event?

No. Select events in the AmCham calendar are free of charge.

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Can I attend ALL events free of charge as an AmCham member?

No. Select events in the year are free, however, AmCham charges a small cover charge for members for those events which have a fee.

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Am I the only one who gets to attend the Chamber’s forums?

No, as memberships are for organizations, any member of staff from a member organization may attend the forums.

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Is there a limit to the number of guests that a member can bring to an AmCham event?

No. Members may bring as many guests to an event as they wish, but the guests must pay the specified event fee.

Please note that non-members may attend a maximum of 3 AmCham events per year, after which they will be required to register as a member themselves.

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Can I register at the door of an event?

While walk-in registration is possible for limited events, we recommend registering prior to the event as we may have to turn attendees away if the event is full. Registration details for all AmCham events are communicated in advance.

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What modes of payment does AmCham accept?

AmCham accepts  bank-transfers and card payement at some events as modes of payment. For further details please email executivesecretary@amcham-ci.org

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Can I bring my company’s banners to an event?

Only Platinum AmCham members may display their banners at select AmCham events.

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How can I speak at an event or host an event with AmCham?

For any speaking opportunity requests please reach out to executivesecretary@amcham-ci.org

 
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About AmCham

Is AmCham a governmental agency?

No it is not. AmCham is a non-profit, non-partisan, and non-governmental agency, registered as a Limited Company by Guarantee.

About AmCham
What is AmCham’s connection to the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan?

AmCham is a non-profit organization that works closely but independently of the U.S. Embassy in Côte d’Ivoire.  We work closely with officials from the U.S. Embassy – including the U.S. Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission – on jointly sponsored events and programs that promote American business in Côte d’Ivoire and strengthen the longstanding ties between our two countries.

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