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American Chamber of Commerce in Russia In 2004, the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia celebrated its 10th anniversary. Representing close to 800 member companies, the Chamber has established itself as one of the largest and most influential foreign business organizations in the Russian Federation. With its Moscow headquarters, its St. Petersburg chapter, and representatives in Washington, D.C., the Chamber advocates members’ interests to the Russian and U.S. governments, and provides a forum for dialogue between the international business community and policy-makers. The Chamber is a lead organization of the Russian-American Business Dialogue, initiated by Presidents Bush and Putin as a vehicle for the private sector to make recommendations to both governments on how to reduce barriers to trade and investment. The Chamber also co-chairs the U.S.-Russian Commercial Energy Dialogue, the U.S. Russia Information Technology Roundtable and other important forums to advance business in Russia. |
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American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine The American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine (AmCham) is among the most active non- government non-profit business organizations operating in Ukraine. One of our principle activities is to represent the foreign investment community as well as to facilitate the entrance of potential new investors into this market. We advocate on behalf of our Members not only to the Ukrainian government but also to all other governments who are economic partners of Ukraine on matters of trade, commerce, and economic reform. The over 425 Member organizations of AmCham represent many of the largest companies operating in Ukraine with a majority of the foreign direct investment. Our diverse membership base unites companies from a variety of regions and countries, including North America, Europe, Asia, Russia and Ukraine. Our Members collectively employ hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians providing them with exposure to international business practices and an opportunity to develop into leading Ukrainian professionals, bring international expertise and business knowledge to Ukraine, are among some of the largest tax-payers in Ukraine and strive to be good corporate citizens. Since its creation in Kyiv 12 years ago, the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine has always been the major advocate of American business interests in the country. The Board of Directors of AmCham is elected by the Membership every year and includes both Ukrainian and foreign top-managers of the most influential and successful companies in Ukraine. A critical part of AmCham’s work is to advocate on behalf of its Members. This entails establishing and nurturing relationships between the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, the Ukrainian government, the United States Government, the European Commission and other diplomatic missions and donor organizations in Ukraine. The American Chamber of Commerce represents its Member’s interests as investors in Ukraine before key policy makers. Examples of issues that AmCham has undertaken in the past include: tax reform, judicial reform, joint stock company law, law on advertising, law on telecommunications, intellectual property rights legislation, land code, civil code, commercial code, visa and work permit issues, banking issues, non-banking financial institution regulator, VAT refunds for exporters, special VAT- accounts implementation, commercial real estate classification and a whole host of other complicated and important issues that impact our Members. The AmCham’s Committees are an integral component of the overall success of the organization and a key source of information utilized by the AmCham to establish policy objectives that are pushed forward by AmCham for the benefit of the Membership. Committees are made up of Amcham Members and are valuable forums to share information, devise solutions to relevant issues, network with fellow industry Members, and receive information on legislative, economic, and political developments affecting business. |
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| Council for Trade and Economic Cooperation (USA-CIS), Inc. Your guide to doing business in Russia’s regions: facilitating dialogue and transactions The Council for Trade and Economic Cooperation (USA-CIS), Inc. (CTEC) is a nonprofit organization established in 1992 to assist and support Russian and American companies in developing their trade and investment operations. Our mission:
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CTEC Publishing In December 2002, The Council launched an ambitious initiative: to compile, edit and publish the most complete business resource on all 89 Russian regions – Russia: All 89 Regions, Trade and Investment Guide. The Guide provides the most accurate, up-to-date data on markets, current economic conditions, sources of supply, infrastructure, trade opportunities, operating conditions, investment projects, legal and tax environment for all Russian regions. (www.ctecpub.com). CTEC Publishing will be producing updates to the Guide, industry-specific titles, in-depth research on regions, and customized research. New York: |
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BISNIS BISNIS was established in 1992 under the Freedom Support Act and is a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration, which promotes market access for U.S. companies worldwide. BISNIS, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is the U.S. Government's market information center for U.S. companies pursuing business development in the NIS - some of the world's promising developing market economies. A critical feature of BISNIS is its ability to bring buyers and sellers together to facilitate successful transactions, which has resulted in more than $3 billion worth of U.S. exports and overseas business activities since 1992. Current Operations: BISNIS also gathers additional market information on the NIS through other US government offices, as well as through NGOs, the private sector, and reliable sources in the NIS. |
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| RIA-NOVOSTI The Russian Information Agency-Novosti (RIA-Novosti) is the state news and analytical agency of the Russian Federation which:
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| Mid-Atlantic – Russia Business Council Business Description: Markets: Latest Achievements and Outlook for 2005: In recognition of our Ten Year Anniversary, MARBC is holding the 5th Biennial Mid-Atlantic – Russia Business Opportunities Symposium, “Ten Years After – Russian-American Business Opportunities,” on May 16, 2005 in Malvern, PA. This symposium will reconvene most of the speakers of the original 1995 Russian Business Opportunities Symposium and Ambassadors Business Forum to evaluate past and present opportunities. The Russian Business Opportunities Symposia are the foremost events in the Mid-Atlantic Region dedicated to promoting business opportunities within Russia and the Newly Independent States. In 2005 MARBC also is reestablishing the successful series of sixteen seminars entitled The Changing Face of Russia. These seminars were critical to the education of American companies with regard to the changing business environment in Russia from 1998-2000. In an effort to establish the Mid-Atlantic region as a leading partner for Russian-American technology cooperation, MARBC has expanded most in this area over the past few years. From 2001 - 2003, MARBC, jointly with the U.S. Department of State, organized a thirteen-seminar series entitled “Russian Science and Technology Opportunities for U.S. Businesses”. MARBC will continue the Series with five new seminars, which will kick off at the MARBC Russian Conference at the C3 EXPO from June 28-30, 2005. The largest 2005 MARBC event will be the 2nd Semi-Annual Russian-American Innovation Technology Week from June 18 – 30, 2005. This Week will include Russian Pavilions in Philadelphia at BIO 2005, the world’s largest biotechnology event, and in New York City at the C3 Expo 2005, a major information technology and telecommunications event. The 3rd Semi-Annual Russian-American Innovation Technology Week will take place in November. Another major MARBC achievement is establishing the semi-annual Days of Russian-American Venture Industry Cooperation. As part of these Days, MARBC is organizing Russian participation in Early Stage East in May and the Mid-Atlantic Venture Conference in October, the largest venture capital events on the East Coast. These events promise to make 2005 a special year for Russian-American technology cooperation in the Mid-Atlantic Region. |
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| Prime-TASS Russian Business News Agency PRIME-TASS is Russia’s leading business news agency. Privately owned, the agency has no political affiliations, and is known for its objective coverage worldwide. With over 200 permanent staff and scores of stringers across Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States and the world, we provide quality live coverage of major economic and political news in Russia and 14 former Soviet states. Prime-Tass’ English language service produces over 100 news and analysis pieces daily. The agency is particularly strong in commodity, energy and financial markets coverage. www.prime-tass.com and www.prime-tass.ru Tel: +7 095 974 7664 |
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U.S.-Russia Business Council The U.S.-Russia Business Council (USRBC) is a Washington-based trade association that represents the interests of 300 member companies operating in the Russian market. The Council’s mission is to expand and enhance the U.S.-Russian commercial relationship. Guided by member interests, the Council promotes an economic environment in which businesses can succeed in a challenging Russian market. Through a range of activities, the Council contributes to the stability and development of a free market in Russia and supports Russia’s integration into the global economy. To achieve its mission, the Council conducts activities and provides services that fall into the following categories:
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