U.S.-Arab Economic Forum :: PARTNERS

U.S.-Arab Economic Forum :: PARTNERS

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		American Middle-East Economic Affairs Committee (AMEAC) The vision of AMEAC is to be the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, trade and investment between the U.S. and the Arab World. AMEAC will achieve this vision by focusing on its mission to educate public and private sector leaders on the strategic potential of a prosperous U.S.-Middle East relationship that will act to further and facilitate actionable opportunities for economic growth, trade and investment between the U.S. and the Middle East.

website		American Arab Chamber of Commerce The American-Arab Chamber of Commerce is a strong advocate for Arab American businesses whether their operations reach across a neighborhood or span an ocean. Originally formed to support and represent the growing number of Arab American businesses, non-Arab American business are joining the Chamber in record numbers to enjoy the many benefits of membership. Through its Government and Community Affairs Committee, the Chamber aids its members by interfacing with municipalities, as well as state and federal agencies. The Chamber also sponsors educational and informative seminars, offers valuable networking opportunities and provides a variety of cost-saving services.

website		Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services The Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) is a human services organization committed to the development of the Arab-American community in all aspects of economic and cultural life. ACCESS helps low-income families, as well as newly arrived immigrants, adapt to life in America. Its goal is to foster a greater understanding of Arab Culture in the U.S. and in the Arab world. ACCESS provides a wide range of social, mental health, educational, artistic, employment, legal, and medical services, and is dedicated to empowering people to lead more informed, productive, and fulfilling lives.

website		Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce The Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce provides access and opportunities to decision makers within business, trade organizations and government that help our members expand their presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). We believe that mutual respect and understanding facilitate healthy economic relations. Our programs include trade missions and conferences that encourage strategic links and joint ventures plus educational exchanges that raise awareness of the political, economic and social issues facing our diverse regions. We also conduct focused advocacy efforts to highlight the process of trade between the U.S. and MENA region. Our vision is Advocacy for Business –Raising Awareness for Understanding.

website		Greater Houston Partnership The Greater Houston Partnership is the primary advocate of Houston's business community and is dedicated to building economic prosperity in the region. A private, non-profit organization, the Greater Houston Partnership has 1,922 member businesses, employing one of every four area workers, 75 staff members, with more than 60 committees and task forces and over 2,230 active volunteers. More than 130 CEOs or decision-makers from area companies serve on the Partnership’s Board of Directors. This group represents companies of all sizes and nearly every industry sector and geographic area in the region.

website		The League of Arab States The League of Arab States coordinates economic affairs, including commercial relations; communications; cultural affairs; nationality, passports, and visas; social affairs; and health affairs. The Egyptian capital Cairo hosts the permanent headquarters of the League. Its main goals are to serve the common good of all Arab countries, ensure better conditions for all Arab countries, guarantee the future of all Arab countries and fulfill the hopes and expectations of all Arab countries.

website		United States Department of Commerce The United States Department of Commerce is a Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with promoting economic growth. The mission of the department is to promote job creation and improved living standards for all Americans by creating an infrastructure that promotes economic growth, technological competitiveness, and sustainable development. Among its tasks are gathering economic and demographic data for business and government decision-making, issuing patents and trademarks, and helping to set industrial standards.

website		United States Department of State The Department of State is the lead U.S. foreign affairs agency, and its head, the Secretary of State, is the President's principal foreign policy adviser. The Department advances U.S. objectives and interests in the world through its primary role in developing and implementing the President's foreign policy. The Department also supports the foreign affairs activities of other U.S. Government entities and provides an array of important services to U.S. citizens and to foreigners seeking to visit or immigrate to the U.S.

website		Gulf Cooperation Council The Gulf Cooperation Council was established in 1981 to promote stability and economic cooperation among Persian Gulf nations. The GCC aims to strengthen ties between member countries, formulating regulations in various fields such as economy, finance, trade, customs, tourism, legislation and administration. The GCC also aims to foster scientific and technical progress, establishing scientific research centers, setting up joint ventures, and encouraging cooperation of the private sector. Its members are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

website		Friends of UNRWA The mission of the Friends of UNRWA is to support the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian refugees in the Near East through private sector funding within the United States for targeted programs in education, health, and humanitarian relief. For more information visit our website at www.friendsunrwa.org.

website		Global Leadership Team Global Leadership Team (GLT) a networked professional services organization comprised of branding visionaries, strategists, management and technology consultants, and thought leaders. Our mission is to deliver improved outcomes by successfully delivering global innovations to local industry and governments.