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APPLICATION PROCEDURE To become a member of the American Chamber of Commerce you need to 1. Download and fill out the application form indicating the membership level you would like to join at
2. Provide us with 1 reference from an AmCham Estonia Member or 2 references from non-members
3. Email/fax the application form along with the references to our office at amcham@amcham.ee or +372 6310521
PROGRAMS & FEES The annual dues shown below are pro-rated for companies joining after the start of the calendar year. For example, companies joining in June only pay through the end of the year.2010 AmCham Estonia Membership Fee Levels and Special Benefits: Charter Gold: 17 900 EEK
1. Specific events designed for Charter Gold Members only
2. Free ¼ page advertisement in each Estonian Advantage magazine
3. Company logos on AmCham Estonia website, Estonian Advantage magazine, and on AmCham Charter Gold roll-up poster
4. Up to 5 company participants in AmCham Estonia events Corporate: 9 900 EEK
1. Brief description of your company on the AmCham Website, including logo.
2. One corporate vote in General Meeting
3. Up to 3 company participants in AmCham events
Associate: 4 750 EEK
(Non-Profits & Businesses under 5 employees)
1. Brief description of your company on the AmCham Website, including logo.
2. One corporate vote in General Meeting
3. Up to 2 company participants in AmCham events
Individual Member: 2 650 EEK
(Not for use by businesses or organizations—strictly for one individual person)
1. Individual participation in AmCham Estonia events All member regardless of the membership level receive the following benefits:
1. One informative speaking event with a high level business person, Estonian Government Official, or U.S. Political Figure per month. (Speaking events do not occur June, July, August, & December due to member travel patterns) at least one social function for networking with current and potential AmCham Estonia members.
2. Business After Hours events at members’ businesses
3. Business Introduction events at new business „hot spots“ (e.g. new hotels, restaurants, service companies, etc.)
4. Schmoozers—paid events sponsored by AmCham Estonia
5. discounts on services and goods through the Membership Discount Program
6. discounts on marketing opportunities through AmCham Estonia Newsletter (Estonian Advantage) and the website At other times through-out the year, members can join in the following activities:
Invitations to special „American“ parties and gatherings
1. American Independence Party (4th of July - day may vary)
2. Thanksgiving Dinner (last Thursday in November)
3. AmCham Estonia Christmas Party
Participation in special competitions
4. Annual AmCham Estonia vs. BECC „Bob Mogridge Chamber Pot Challenge“ bowling competition
Participation in Charity events (at least two per year)
5. Annual recognition for philanthropic or charitable activities with the „Melissa F. Wells Corporate Citizenship Award“ AmCham Estonia members also receive the following services:
- corporate advocacy with the U.S. and Estonian governments
- access to AmCham Estonia business database for contacts and business development opportunities
- copies of AmCham Estonia quarterly newsletter (Estonian Advantage)
- referral services to potential clients, suppliers, and partners for businesses
- a vote in AmCham Estonia general meetings for associate, corporate, and Charter Gold levels Membership application form 2010
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