AmCham Ghana 35th Anniversary Thanksgiving Dinner and Awards Night 2024

On Saturday, November 16, 2024, the American Chamber of Commerce Ghana (AmCham Ghana) celebrated its 35th Anniversary Thanksgiving Dinner & Awards Night 2024 at the Labadi Beach Hotel under the theme: “Celebrating 35 Years of Growth and Looking into the Future with Great Hope for US-Ghana Commercial Relations

 

This year’s Anniversary Dinner featured keynote remarks from H.E. Virginia Palmer, United States Ambassador to Ghana, and Former President of Ghana, H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor.

During the event, the American Chamber of Commerce Ghana (AmCham Ghana) presented a prestigious Outstanding Special Award to H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor, recognizing his significant contributions to fostering economic cooperation between Ghana and the United States.

The award was presented by Nana Joe Mensah, Senior Vice President & Head of Ghana Business Unit at Kosmos Energy Ghana, alongside H.E. Virginia Palmer, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Kimathi Kuenyehia, President of AmCham Ghana, and Abdul Rahaman Amoadu, Vice President of AmCham Ghana.

The Chamber also unveiled its 35th Anniversary Documentary, which chronicles the dedication of its founding members from U.S. companies in Ghana, their advocacy efforts, and the evolution of AmCham Ghana. The documentary also highlights the contributions of individuals and companies that have played pivotal roles in the Chamber’s growth and the advancement of U.S.-Ghana economic relations.

 

Companies and Individuals that have contributed in diverse ways to the development of the Chamber and the advancement of economic relations between Ghana and the United States were also recognized.

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U.S.-Ghana Healthcare Roundtable 2024

On Friday, November 1, 2024, on the sidelines of the U.S.-Ghana Healthcare Roundtable 2024, the U.S. Commercial Service of the USEmbassyinGhana, in collaboration with AmCham Ghana, hosted a roundtable discussion on “Advancing Technology in Healthcare Delivery in Ghana” at the U.S. Embassy.

Key healthcare industry leaders, including representatives from the Ghana Health Service, Zipline, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, USAID, University of Ghana Medical Centre LTD, THE BANK HOSPITAL, and the Ghana National Chamber of Pharmacy, engaged in discussions on the regulatory challenges and obstacles impeding improved healthcare delivery in Ghana. Additionally, Jason Hickey, Head of GoogleResearchAIAccra, and Darlington Akogo, Founder of MinoAI, showcased innovative AI-powered products and systems designed to enhance healthcaredelivery in Ghana.

AmCham Ghana- USAID Breakfast Meeting 2024

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, AmCham Ghana, in collaboration with USAID Ghana, hosted a Breakfast Meeting at the Fiesta Royale Hotel. This event aimed to provide insights into USAID’s new 5-year strategic plan, offer an overview of U.S. development assistance in Ghana, and engage member companies in contributing to USAID’s strategic approach in the country.

 

AmCham Ghana Engages with Delta Air Lines

On Tuesday, October 28, 2024, Delta Air Lines representatives, including Eloina Baddoo, Sales Manager for Ghana; Mary Gbobaniyi, Sales Manager for West Africa; and Manoj Kuriakose, General Manager for the Middle East, Africa, and the Indian Sub-Continent, visited the AmCham Ghana Secretariat. The visit centered on exploring partnership opportunities and discussing strategies to strengthen initiatives with the Secretariat and its members.

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KIC – AmCham Ghana CEO Breakfast Meeting

On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) and the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana held a CEO Breakfast Meeting at the Fiesta Royal Hotel.

The purpose of this gathering was to deliberate and identify strategies through which CEOs can actively contribute to the development of the next generation of agricultural entrepreneurs. This strategic initiative, spearheaded by the Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC)

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Delta Introduces State-of-the-Art Airbus A330-900neo on Accra – New York Route

ACCRA: October 2, 2024 – Delta Air Lines proudly introduces the Airbus A330-900neo on its daily nonstop service from Accra to New York-JFK, effective October 2, 2024. This next- generation aircraft increases Delta’s seat capacity by approximately 30% between Ghana and the United States, while elevating the customer experience with enhanced comfort.

At the launch event in Accra, Ralph Albus, Delta’s Director of Global Communications | Commercial said: “Customers will enjoy Delta’s state-of-the-art Airbus A330-900neo, offering the latest in premium travel. The accelerated deployment of this new aircraft reflects the strong demand for our product, and we’re excited to offer passengers a premium onboard experience across the Atlantic with Delta’s renowned service.” Delta’s brand-new Airbus A330-900neo will contribute approximately 1,000 additional seats each week between Ghana and the United States while offering travelers a choice of four distinctive cabin experiences: Delta One Suites, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+, and Main Cabin.

Additionally, the aircraft boasts increased cargo capacity to meet rising demand. Delta One Suites feature fully lie-flat seats, luxury bedding, and privacy doors, paired with chef-curated meals and premium beverages. Delta Premium Select offers enhanced comfort with wider seats and additional legroom, while Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin provide spacious seating, memory-foam cushions, and personalized entertainment with over 1,000 hours of content. Across all cabins, passengers will enjoy state-of-the-art features including ambient lighting for a restful flight and access to Wi-Fi for purchase.

Success in Ghana has been driven by strong partnerships, and Mr. Albus expressed gratitude to Delta’s valued customers, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, and the government of Ghana. Delta’s launch of the Airbus A330-900neo deepens the connection between Ghana and the United States, delivering additional capacity and world-class service.

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AmCham Ghana visit Cargill Ghana

On Monday, October 7, the Manager for Membership, External Relations, and Projects at the Chamber, Jane Okyere-Aduachie, paid a courtesy call on Newly Appointed Managing Director of Cargill Ghana, Max Essoh Latte.

Cargill has been sourcing cocoa from Ghana for over 40 years and in 2008 opened its state-of-the-art cocoa processing facility in Tema. Today the company has around 700 employees sourcing and processing cocoa products to service food and confectionary customers locally and around the world.

 

AmCham Ghana Visit Bunge Loders Croklaan

Last Wednesday, the Manager for Membership, External Relations, and Projects at the Amercian Chamber of Commerce Chamber in Ghana, Jane Okyere-Aduachie, paid a courtesy call to the General Manager of West Africa of Bunge Loders Croklaan, Santanu Kumar Bhuyan .

Bunge Loders Croklaan is a world leader in sourcing, processing, and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve in over 60 countries.

The company is headquartered in St. Louis and has almost 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain silos, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Ghana Oil & Gas Conference 2024

The Ghana Upstream Petroleum Chamber, in partnership with AmCham Ghana, successfully hosted the Annual Oil & Gas Conference 2024 on September 25th and 26th at the Marriott Hotel Accra. The event was graced by the presence of the United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, as the Guest of Honor.

The conference kicked off with opening remarks delivered by Theophilus Ahwireng, Managing Director of MODEC and Vice Chairman of the Chamber.

Day One of the conference focused on the pressing issues confronting the oil and gas industry. A key highlight was the presentation of the 2024 annual report on exploration and production.

On Day Two, the event shifted its attention to local content participation and critical topics such as gas monetization, local content deepening, and securing financing for Ghanaian service companies. An insightful panel discussion further explored these themes.

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