MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Membership Services
AmCham offers a variety of activities and services to help its membership be better prepared for doing business locally, regionally and internationally.
• AmCham provides its members with a direct link to the business sectors in 23 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Executive breakfasts, luncheons and seminars on themes directly related to the business and investment environment offer excellent networking opportunities with the bi-national business community as well as facilitated access to government officials and the nation’s top decision makers.
• AmCham members can choose to participate in one or several of the Chamber’s eight active working committees on: Legal Affairs , Environmental Action , Trade & Investment , Economic & Finance, Human Resources, Information/Technology, Corporate Social Responsibility, Disaster Mitigation and Public Relations.
• AmCham’s International Arbitration and Conciliation Center, authorized by the Ministry of Justice offers an expeditious and cost saving alternative for handling business disputes. We encourage you to include CICA’s arbitration clause in your business contracts.
• AmCham provides its members with a direct link to the business sectors in 23 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Executive breakfasts, luncheons and seminars on themes directly related to the business and investment environment offer excellent networking opportunities with the bi-national business community as well as facilitated access to government officials and the nation’s top decision makers.
• AmCham members can choose to participate in one or several of the Chamber’s eight active working committees on: Legal Affairs , Environmental Action , Trade & Investment , Economic & Finance, Human Resources, Information/Technology, Corporate Social Responsibility, Disaster Mitigation and Public Relations.
• AmCham’s International Arbitration and Conciliation Center, authorized by the Ministry of Justice offers an expeditious and cost saving alternative for handling business disputes. We encourage you to include CICA’s arbitration clause in your business contracts.
• AmCham’s Annual Membership Directory and Business Guide profiles member companies and includes contact information on company representatives.
• Action Alerts via our electronic bulletin provide members with up to date information on regulations, decrees or legislative bills that can affect business operating conditions in the country.
• VIP Discount Card “ AmCham Premium Card ” and exclusive benefit for AmCham member company representatives, offers special discounts on a variety of products and services.
• VIP Discount Card “ AmCham Premium Card ” and exclusive benefit for AmCham member company representatives, offers special discounts on a variety of products and services.
• AmCham actively promotes corporate social responsibility and offers its corporate members the opportunity to share best practices through its Annual Contribution to the Community Award .
• AmCham Business Visa Program
• Sponsorship Packages Provide:
- Advertising opportunities
- Marketing opportunities
- Public recognition at major events
- Media presence at major events
- Seminars/Workshops
- Complimentary Registrations
• AmCham Business Visa Program
• Sponsorship Packages Provide:
- Advertising opportunities
- Marketing opportunities
- Public recognition at major events
- Media presence at major events
- Seminars/Workshops
- Complimentary Registrations
Affiliation Requirements
• AmCham therefore requires its members to abide and sign the Code of Conduct and expects its members to effectively implement employee awareness and business practices that ensure compliance with this Code (PDF)
• The applying company must attach a copy of its business profile.
• Send membership application plus the US$175.00 for initiation fee payment.
• Companies are required to provide 3 referrals from AmCham Members .
• If a company is establishing operations in Costa Rica for the first time and can not provide AmCham member companies referrals, please contact María Eugenia Mesén for an appointment.
Note: All applications are reviewed by the Executive Committee prior to submission for approval by the Board of Directors .
For more information please contact María Eugenia Mesén
Tel. (506) 2220-2200 • Fax (506) 2220-2300
chamber@amcham.co.cr
chamber@amcham.co.cr
