AmCham membership is open to major U.S. corporations, small and medium size businesses, NGOs and U.S. citizens that share a common interest in the mission of the Chamber.
From exclusive, targeted marketing opportunities to special events organization and expanding the network of its members, AmCham makes its members’ needs a priority. Once a member joins, it gains access to a vast network of business information and contacts in Türkiye as well as valuable information on U.S. businesses across Europe, Caucasia and the Middle East. This is made possible through AmCham Türkiye’s close relations and frequent exchange with the AmChams in Europe (ACE) and the AmCham global network.
Corporate members also represent their companies at AmCham committees in the areas of Public & Government Affairs, Investment Environment, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Digital Economy, Food & Agriculture, Sustainability and Diversity & Inclusion. Committees support members to understand regulations, overcome challenges, and seize opportunities in the market in a pro-active manner. Working within these platforms gives member companies an opportunity to make a real impact to the future of their businesses in the country.
AmCham Türkiye builds its work around Business Networking, Access, Advocacy, Visibility, Business Services.
Business Networking
- Events: AmCham Türkiye hosts several exclusive events throughout the year for its members. These events represent an excellent networking opportunity, allow members and guests to listen to the views of prominent investment and business figures and facilitate the building of sector specific platforms.
- Connections: AmCham Türkiye is a focal point for various actors representing diverse sectors in the international market. Through its close relations and frequent exchange with the AmChams in Europe and the AmCham global network, AmCham Türkiye is the optimal contact for solutions to members’ international trade and investment matters. Once a member joins, it starts utilizing AmCham’s wide network of connections.
Access
AmCham Türkiye provides access to reliable and qualified information through its
- Business and Investment Climate in Türkiye Surveys
- Member Profile Surveys
- Business Studies & Sector-Specific Reports
Members have full access to a resource library that includes Surveys, Sector-Specific Reports, AmCham Newsletters, and other publications.
Advocacy
AmCham Türkiye identifies, represents, and voices its members’ interests, helps them gain access to public representatives, and support members to find solutions to business challenges. AmCham believes an active dialogue between business and decision-makers is crucial. That’s why AmCham consults members to identify the issues that affect them most and put forward suggestions – all with the goal to implement policies that would bring a better business and investment environment to Türkiye.
- Committees: Representing diverse sectors and industries, AmCham Committees provide a forum for U.S. companies to identify trends, seize opportunities and raise issues in the market.
- Sector Specific Reports: AmCham prepares reports that state sector-specific positions and opinions, and general overviews of the U.S. companies in Türkiye.
- Member Profile Surveys: AmCham conducts Member Profile Surveys in order to set its priority working areas and framework for operation based on the survey results.
- Business and Investment Climate Surveys: AmCham conducts a survey researching the outlook and perceptions of U.S. companies operating in Türkiye. The survey focuses on the business and investment environment in Türkiye, polling executives on a variety of factors affecting investment decisions, technology transfer and job creation.
Visibility
AmCham Türkiye assists its members’ marketing efforts through its website, quarterly newsletters and active social media platforms. In addition to these platforms, special events and programs including “I AmChamPion Awards” provide great publicity via sponsorship opportunities, further contributing to members’ marketing efforts.
- Website & Social Media: AmCham’s website and vibrant social media platforms are attractive channels for members to reach out to their target audience.
- Newsletters: AmCham’s quarterly newsletters keep members informed about AmCham’s events, business opportunities, introduction of new members, and updates from its members.
- Special Events & Sponsorship Opportunities: AmCham’s special events and publications offer member companies sponsorship opportunities that increase members’ visibility, access, and business services. With many different types of events taking place throughout the year, AmCham provides numerous opportunities to make sure that member companies’ get noticed at events, in the publications and at online platforms.
Business Services
AmCham offers extensive and credible connections in the business arena. Members can use this network to connect, communicate and stay on top of issues that impact businesses. From exclusive, targeted marketing opportunities to special events organization and company promotion, AmCham takes its members’ needs a priority.
- Executive Trade Missions
- Tailor made services by utilizing AmCham’s global, regional, and local networks
To apply for membership, please send an e-mail to info(at)amchamturkey.com and/or call AmCham Türkiye office.