Ghana Netherlands Chamber
of Commerce and Culture
Ghanecc was instituted in 2002, out of enthusiasm of several individuals
after the commemoration of 300 years uninterrupted diplomatic relations
between Asante Kingdom (Ghana) and the Netherlands.
To celebrate this His Excellency Prince Willem Alexander of Oranje
Nassau and his spouse Princes Maximam visited Ghana and the Asantehene,
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
The Dutch business community , which had formerly been united through
the then defunct Ghana Netherlands Business Club (GNBC), decided
to organize a competition amongst final year students of secondary
schools, “write the business plan of your dream” was
the theme. With a main price a scholarship to a University.
Several Dutch Companies in Ghana coached the 10 potential winners
and the Prince of Orange handed over the prices to the final winners.
The enthusiasm displayed during this exercise made several companies
decide to try to re-establish a Ghana Dutch Business Club, which
was eventually inaugurated on the 13 February 2003 under the name
of Ghanecc.
Ghana Netherlands Chamber of Commerce and Culture, a unique chamber
of commerce because of this second “C” for Culture.
At Ghanecc we believe that respecting and understanding of each
others culture is a prerequisite for any healthy business, which
will eventually lead to the development of Ghana.
Founding members were among others: KLM, Shell, Reiss & Co,
Vlisco, Sitos, Philips and Wienco. Ghanecc, entered their first
office at the premises of Philips Medical, members numbers then
increased. It became a popular multi cultural business club, with
it’s own website and employees.
However after some of the the founders left the board, Ghanecc
experienced some problems, resulting in declining members and subsequently
financial reserves. On top of this Ghanecc had to look for a new
Office location because Philips needed to move out of their Offices
in Ghana.
In a changeover period which started in 2006 the Ghanecc Office
was temporarily moved to the Rarity Ltd premises in Airport Residential.
New project managers started to revive the Chamber,they increased
membership and improved the financial position of Ghanecc through
strict financial management and external search for income aside
members.
One year later Ghanecc was appointed by the Dutch Embassy to assist
and answer business inquiries for the Dutch Embassy. Ghanecc moved
in August 2007 to a new Office in the Silverstar Tower at Airport
City. Since then Ghanecc operated with 2 part-time employees, one
for the trade inquiries and one to run and oversee the day to day
office affairs, membership increased to 80.
Private Mail Bag 44
Cantonments Post Office,
Accra
Ghana
Tel: +233 (0)30 2767 825
Fax: +233 (0)30 2767 898
Mob: +233 (0)20 2872 301
American Chamber of Commerce - Ghana (AMCHAM
Ghana)
The Association was founded in September 1989 and was originally
known as the “Association of American Businesses.
It was formally established in August 1997 as the American Chamber
of Commerce, Ghana (AMCHAM), and an affiliate of the US Chamber
of Commerce.
The American Chamber of Commerce (Ghana) is a voluntary association
of professional and business people, working to create an environment
where business can thrive between Ghanaian and American communities.
AMCHAM exists to promote commercial, economic, educational and cultural
ties between the United States of America and the Republic of Ghana.
The objectives of the Chamber are
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To help businesses prosper and grow;
To increase job opportuinties;
to encourage an orderly expansion of all segments of the community;
to contribute to the overall economic stability of the community
and
to encourage and promote the nation's private enterprise system
of competitve marketing
The Chamber which is governed by a Board of Directors has a Secretariat
located in Accra and administered on day to day basis by an Executive
Secretary.
The Chamber's current membership strenght is 85, which represents
about 70% of all American Businesses in the country.
The programs of the Chamber generally include year round monthly
business luncheons, business development seminars and conferences,
local and foreign partnership facilitation, provision of useful
information on issues that impact on members' business via internet
and database subscriptions.
Amcham is the first point of resort for sourcing business contacts
for US Trade and Congressional delegations. Over the years, the
Chamber has met with and briefed many Trade and Congressional delegations.
Amcham also participated significantly in the visit of the former
President Bill Clinton and various US Cabinet Secretaries.
The Chamber in October co-sponsored the first US/GHANA Trade &
Exhibition, with focus on expanding Trade in US and Ghana.
As part of its activities to promote business efficiency in Ghana,
Amcham has set up a Commercial Conciliation Center located at the
Chamber's secretariat.
The objective of this Center primarily is to mediate and settle
commercial disputes using the
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) concept, which has been well
received within legal and para-legal circles not only in Ghana but
also in many other countries in the world.
The Chamber had also in the past, established an AGOA Help Desk
to assist local and U.S companies to take advantage of opportunities
that exist through the AGOA legislation. Essentially AmCham assisted
to expand the export market for Ghanaian products to the U.S.
The Chamber also assists Government agencies to market the investment
potential of Ghana in the U.S from time to time.
5TH Crescent Street, Asylum Down
P.O. Box CT2869, Cantonments-Accra, Ghana
Tel: 233 030 2247562/233 030 7011862
Fax: 233 030 2247562
Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry is an association of
business operators, firms and industries with interests spanning
every sector of private enterprise in Ghana. As an advocacy organization,
the GCCI was established with the prime objective of promoting industrial
and commercial interest in the country. The Chamber represents the
voice of the business community with total commitment to playing
a leadership role towards propelling Ghana’s economy to higher
heights. To this end, the Chamber has and will continue to influence
government policies which will be to the benefit of the private
sector whiles promoting the overall development of the Ghanaian
economy.
Ghana Chamber of Commerce & Industry
1st floor,World Trade Center,
Opp.Childrens Park,National Theatre-Accra
P.O Box 2325,Accra
Tel:233(0) 302 662860
Fax:233(0) 302 662866
Accra Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Mission
The Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry serves as the voice of
the business community; promotes and protects the interest of members
by fostering ethical practices in commerce, trade and services through
advocacy, training, education and ensuring adherence to quality.
Membership of the Chamber is offered to all registered business
establishments in Ghana.
In business;
You ask questions
You must trust the answers
You need partners
You must trust the partners for quality trade and business information,
join the GCCI, your reliable business partner.
Vision
The vision of the Chamber is to provide leadership for the growth
and prosperity of businesses in Ghana.
No-3 Oroko Street, Adabla Plaza
P.O Box 2325, Accra
Ghana
Tel:- +233(302 246 108)
Tel:- +233 (302 255 202)
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