Belgian-American Chamber of Commerce
The Belgian-American Chamber of Commerce, called BelCham, that’s short for government independent not-for-profit at the service of Belgians and their friends, with the sole purpose of supporting entrepreneurial excellence in the United States. The roots date back to 1918 and the community is growing and thriving as never before. That is thanks to the collaborative spirit and entrepreneurial mindset of everyone involved. BelCham is formed, and carried, by students, young professionals, start-ups, scale-ups, and industry-leading corporations alike. The focus? Supporting any and all entrepreneurial potential in the United States any way they can. How? By providing a variety of services, ranging from office space, over 50+ events per year, to the J-1 trainee and internship program. All tailored to the specific needs of the members.
www.belcham.org
info@belcham.org
Belgian & Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce for the Western US (Belwest)
Belwest is the Belgian & Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce for the Western US, a Californian private non-profit headquartered in Los Angeles, and connects the 2 biggest economies and innovation areas of the world: the Western US and the center of Europe. We have chapters in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Portland, Brussels and Luxembourg.
We help grow the business of our members through expansion services, effective networking and advocacy. The Chamber is organized in Special Interest Groups in Aerospace, Gaming and Entertainment, Architecture and Design, Life Science, Immersive Technology and soon in CleanTech, Food and Beverage, FinTech.
Belwest is associated with the International Federation of Chambers BLCCA in Brussels, and has a direct and privileged access to 14 Belgian and Luxembourg local Chambers, as well as 41 other multilateral Chambers across the world, and multiple business organizations and deciders.
www.belwest.org
info@belwest.org
Business Association Italy America (BAIA)
BAIA, the Business Association Italy America, is a non profit organization operating in the San Francisco Bay Area. With two chapters, one in San Francisco and one in the South Bay, BAIA gathers Italian professionals and entrepreneurs interested in building and expanding their business network. BAIA’s mission is to serve and aggregate members of the Italian community by creating opportunities through events, panels, and other initiatives. The organization aims at increasing the visibility and the profile of Italians as a group within the international business community, and to develop a solid network of valuable relationships.
www.baia-network.org
info@baia-network.org
California Spain Chamber of Commerce
The California – Spain Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening business, trade, investment, innovation and social/cultural relations between California and Spain. Through the participation of its members and its dynamic network, the California – Spain Chamber of Commerce provides a permanent meeting and contact platform between people and companies in California and Spain, facilitates the identification and development of new opportunities and resources, enables more efficient and effective exchanges and contributes to an overall stronger relationship between California and Spain. It promotes knowledge sharing and networking between businesses, academia, technologies communities and individuals. This mission is executed within the goal of an enhanced social and economic relationship between the people and economies of Spain and the United States.
www.californiaspainchamber.org
info@californiaspainchamber.org
Danish American Chamber of Commerce
DACC connects small, medium, and large businesses in Denmark and Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and Northern California with the intent to foster opportunities in both directions. If you’re in Denmark and want to explore business options here in Northern California – reach out to one of us here.
www.daccncal.com
info@daccncal.com
French American Chamber of Commerce San Francisco
The French-American Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco is a non-profit, non-governmental, member-driven organization. It is not funded by the government, 100% independent. Its mission is to foster the French-American business community and support companies in their settlement and development in northern California. The FACCSF is a proud member of the CCIFI, Union of French Chambers of Commerce abroad. Which represents 30,000 corporate members worldwide.
www.faccsf.com
info@faccsf.com
German American Business Association of California
GABA is a member-driven non-profit organization that fosters transatlantic knowledge-sharing and networking among German-American and Californian business and tech communities. GABA is dedicated to encouraging German-American business and trade. Our programs address critical business, technical and leadership issues, with specific industry programs focused on life science, semiconductors, venture capital, and legal corporate governance, among others. GABA members represent all facets of the international professional business community including high-tech and life science firms, trade specialists, bankers, venture capitalists, insurance, government officials, attorneys, translation firms, marketing firms, consultants, and entrepreneurs.
www.gaba-network.org
info@gaba-network.org
GACC West – Representative of German Business
As part of part of a global network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad, the Representative of German Business in San Francisco (GACC West) is the official representation of the German economy on the U.S. West Coast. Supported by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Action, it is the GACC West‘s mission to connect stakeholders, create economic growth and promote innovation journeys on both sides of the Atlantic. As an innovation outpost plugged into Silicon Valley, the GACC West fosters the transatlantic ecosystem and empowers its players to become pioneers of a sustainable and prosperous future.
www.gaccwest.com
info@gaccwest.com
Hungarian American Chamber of Commerce
The Hungarian American Chamber of Commerce in the US, Inc., ( HACC ), is a politically independent, member-funded, non profit California 501(c)(6) corporation. We have represented the Hungarian American business community of California, San Francisco and Silicon Valley since 1990. Our mission is to promote mutual economic, business and financial contacts between the US and Hungary. We focus on assisting Hungarian enterprises in a wide variety of business sectors to enter the US market and assist US businesses to expand to Hungry, thereby promoting competitiveness in the region and in the global marketplace.
Irish Network Bay Area
For over 10 years the INBA has built and nurtured an inclusive, Irish-led professional business community within San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. The iconic epicenter of innovative technology, pioneering creativity and thought leadership our members meet to share knowledge and challenges, collaborate on ideas, and strengthen connections.
www.irishnetworksanfrancisco.com
info@irishnetworkbayarea.com
Open Austria
Open Austria is the official Austrian tech and trade representation in Silicon Valley. Our mission is to connect Austrian entrepreneurs, innovators, scientists, and creative minds to the Silicon Valley ecosystem. We facilitate business connections, technology partnerships, investment opportunities, and cultural exchanges between Austria and the San Francisco Bay Area. Open Austria is co-funded by the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (Chamber of Commerce) and the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs. It serves as a bridge between the Austrian industry and the local markets, offering a wide range of services such as consulting for businesses interested in the US market, assisting Austrian companies in expanding to the USA, and organizing events to bring together business contacts. As part of the Tech Diplomacy Network and the Freedom Online Coalition (Silicon Valley Working Group), Open Austria actively participates in Tech Diplomacy Events in the Bay Area.
With a global network of offices in over 70 countries, Open Austria/Advantage Austria is dedicated to promoting Austrian innovation, business development, and international collaboration.
www.advantageaustria.org
sanfrancisco@advantageaustria.org
Romanian-American Chamber of Commerce
The Romanian-American Chamber of Commerce (RACC™) is the oldest bilateral trade association dedicated to the development of prosperous business relationships between Romania and the United States. The RACC™ conducts conferences, seminars, luncheons, and special events for member networking and to facilitate business development. The RACC™ is the sole representative chamber in the United States for Romania recognized by the European American Chamber of Commerce in the United States – the umbrella organization of the EU’s U.S. bilateral Chambers of Commerce.
www.racc.ro
groth@recognos.com
Swedish American Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1948, The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in San Francisco & Silicon Valley (SACC-SF/SV) has a long and proud history as the leading facilitator of transatlantic trade and knowledge sharing between Sweden and Northern California.
We are a dynamic member-driven non-profit organization serving as a gateway for companies and professionals interested in the Bay Area and Swedish business environments. We provide crucial business services to Swedish and American companies and professionals, produce a number of high-profile networking and Webinar events throughout the year and bring valuable opportunities to our members and their ventures. By leveraging its vast network, its impeccable reputation and over 70 years of experience, SACC-SF/SV is well-positioned to help facilitate a venture of any size and complexity.
www.sacc-sf.org
info@sacc-sf.org
Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce
The Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit organization that promotes Swiss-U.S. business relations. We offer a wide variety of services to help ease the transition between these two markets. We also serve as a community platform for Swiss and American business leaders to exchange information and ideas on international trade and business.
We aim to be the principal forum for Swiss business in Northern California and U.S. businesses with interests in Switzerland. Our goal is to arrange meetings on topics of common interest, to effectively address issues and irritants that affect our constituency, and to provide networking opportunities among members.
www.saccsf.com
SwissAmericanChamber@saccsf.com
US-Polish Trade Council
Since 2002, the US-Polish Trade Council (USPTC) has played a key role in building and strengthening business, academic, and scientific ties between the United States and Poland. A nonprofit grassroots organization, USPTC facilitates the exchange of ideas and programs between U.S. and Polish scientific institutions; assists Polish companies in expanding their global operations through Silicon Valley via the US-Poland Innovation HUB program; and organizes Poland Day in Silicon Valley, a series of business meetings and networking events accompanied by a symposium at Stanford University.