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American Chamber Of

Commerce in Armenia

AmCham is an independent

business association operating

in Armenia since 2000. AmCham

represents the interests of more

than 100 member companies

from almost all sectors of the

economy. AmCham’s goal is to

enhance US-Armenia business

relations and improve business

and investment climate in the

country. AmCham is a member

of US Chamber of Commerce

and European Council of

American Chambers of

Commerce. AmCham is pleased

to have also British, French and

other European companies as

members.

CONTACT US

1 Amiryan St., Armenia Marriott

Hotel, 3rd floor, room 315, 317,

Yerevan 0010, RA

Email: info@amcham.am/

amcham@arminco.com

Tel: (+374 10) 599 187

(+374 10) 599 902

Visit our page:

www.amcham.am

PUBLISHED AND DESIGNED BY

AMERICAN CHAMBER OF

COMMERCE IN ARMENIA

October 2017

AMCHAM MEETING WITH TRADE COMMISSIONER OF CANADIAN EMBASSY IN MOSCOW

AMCHAM’S RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS PLATFORM GIVES RESULTS

On 4 October 2017, in the scope of AmCham’s

Responsible Business Network (RBN), AmCham Armenia

Executive Office and its member, Lydian International -

Armenian mineral exploration and development company

- visited SOS Children’s Villages in Kotayk. The participants

visited the local houses built by SOS Children’s Villages

Armenia and learned about the projects and efforts SOS

Children’s Villages execute.

During this trip, health and safety experts from Lydian

Armenia delivered a presentation on road safety rules to

the children and surprised them with safety reflector

equipped backpacks that glow and illuminate in the dark.

As a result of early-on AmCham’s meeting and discussions with the Trade Commissioner

of the Canadian Embassy in Moscow, on 2 October 2017, AmCham IT companies

participated at the Canadian ICT Forum, organized by the Canadian Trade Commissioner

Services with the support of the RA Ministry of Transport, Communications and IT. The

objective of the forum was to meet with the Canadian companies interested in Armenian

ICT market and to discuss business environment and success stories of doing business in

Armenia.

Lydian Armenia continued its support to the SOS Children’s Village by donating 100 trees

to SOS Village’s communities in Ijevan during the "Positive power and pure energy of

nature” event on 31 October 2017, which was organized by SOS Children’s Villages

Armenia. AmCham members: Radisson Blu Hotel Yerevan, Filuet Armenia, Unicomp,

World Vision Armenia, Children of Armenia Fund were among the participants. Another

100 trees were donated by Lydian Armenia to the SOS Children’s villages in Kotayk

region.

The above-mentioned donation can potentially ensure sustainable income generation

opportunities to the families. Thus, AmCham is excited to see that RBN platform that is

aimed at shaping socially responsible corporate citizens has begun operating and giving

tangible results among the community. AmCham would like to thank Lydian Armenia

and SOS Children’s Villages for active engagement in the AmCham life!

AMCHAM COLLABORATES WITH THE COLLEGE OF

BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS (CBE)

AMCHAM RAISES THE ARBITRATION AWARENESS WITHIN ITS MEMBERS

On 5 October 2017, several AmCham members

met with the team of Manoogian Simone College

of Business and Economics (CBE) of AUA to

discuss mutually beneficial partnership

opportunities. The CBE team introduced its

undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as

platforms for joint projects: course specific

projects, graduate capstones, and undergraduate

internships. The main purpose of the meeting

was to discuss mutually beneficial projects that

students can deliver to the AmCham businesses

in the scope of the following courses: Market

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On 17 October 2017, AmCham in partnership with its member, Grigoryan & Partners law firm,

organized “Resolving Business Disputes – Think About Your Options” conference. The

participants learned about the current challenges in dispute resolution practices in our country

and CIS; about the comparative analysis of arbitrating commercial services in England and

Armenia; as well as heard about Sweden’s unique role in dispute resolution services from

international expert. During the opening remarks, Mr. Ara Hovsepyan, AmCham President,

highlighted the importance of unbiased and impartial judicial system for the improvement of

business and investment environment in Armenia and AmCham’s initiative of creating an

Arbitration Court under the Chamber’s umbrella. AmCham had the pleasure of virtually

hosting international subject-matter-experts, Mr. Haik Kupeliantc, Cambridge University, and

Dr. Patricia Shaughnessy, Stockholm University, who talked about commercial disputes in

England and Sweden’s experience of establishing an international known alternative dispute

resolution platform.

On 27 October 2017, AmCham members had a great “mind and soul” relaxation at Megerian

Carpets Armenia, which has recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Megerian company

organized a well-thought program for its guests. They learned about the history of carpet

making and its significant role in Armenian culture, took a tour at the factory, had a

masterclass on wool characteristics, natural dyes and Old World knotting techniques. At the

end, all guests enjoyed Friday night music and a delicious reception.

AMCHAM “BE MY GUEST” WITH MEGERIAN CARPETS ARMENIA

For more information, please contact the AmCham office

Be My Guest with

Fora LLC

Nov 23

Be My Guest with

Coca-Cola HBCA

Dec 6

Upcoming Events

Calendar

Research, Business Analytics, and Human Resources Management. CBE will

provide further details on potential projects and timelines closer to the end of

2017 and work with the business community to tailor those in a mutually

beneficial manner. If your company is interested in this business-academia

cooperation, please, contact AmCham Team.

AmCham Christmas Party

Dec 15

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