Leveraging Afreximbank Programs To Expand U.S. Trade And Investment With Africa

The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana, Prosper Africa, and the Corporate Council on Africa on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, hosted an event on Leveraging Afreximbank Programs to Expand U.S. Trade and Investment with Africa on the sidelines of the Afreximbank Annual General Meeting in Accra.

This session highlighted opportunities for American firms to get more involved in investment and trade with Africa’s premier trade finance institution. It featured Senior Afreximbank officials who shared insight into the Bank’s policies to support priority projects in transportation, manufacturing, health care, and agribusiness.

The Afreximbank was established as the trade finance bank for Africa to support the industrialization of member countries. The Bank provides guarantees, trade information, and advisory and offers support to companies in adopting appropriate industrial policies to optimize operations as they believe industrialization does not involve just creating a project or building the structure. “It also involves having the right policies to attract and enable that investment to grow and enable us to trade amongst ourselves. So we also provide policy solutions, and then we provide credit facilities financing, and we also provide training and market access,” a bank official added.

The Bank also prioritizes the African diaspora and is willing to assist and fund them to establish and do business in critical sectors to spur growth on the continent. Afreximbank provides support in debt financing and product support for crucial investments.

The event provided an opportunity for senior government and corporate officials to discuss the most vital programs affecting economic and commercial development on the continent.

 

Call For Sponsorship and Exhibitors | 2023 U.S. – Ghana Business Expo

The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana, the U.S. Embassy in Ghana, and the U.S. Commercial Service will be pleased to have you on board as a partner and a sponsor of the 2023 U.S. Ghana Business Expo.Scheduled for August 10th – 11th, 2023, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, under the theme; Leveraging U.S. – Ghana Trade Relation for Growth and Prosperity, the U.S. – Ghana Business Expo will also feature high-level B2B Meetings, Panel Discussions on pertinent issues, and Keynote Addresses from high-level Ghanaian Government Officials, the U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, the Delegation from the U.S. Department of Commerce, as well as Corporate Executives and Heads of State Institutions.The two-day event will bring together players from several industries including, Oil & Gas, Food and Beverages, Tax, Audit and Legal Advisory, Housing, Aviation, Manufacturing, IT, Financial Payment Solutions, and Construction.For sponsorship and further inquiries, kindly contact Jane Okyere-Aduachie at  0244311301/ externalrelations@amchamghana.org.

2023 U.S. – Ghana Business Expo Scheduled For August 10th – 11th

The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Ghana and the U.S. Commercial Service, is scheduled to host the maiden U.S. – Ghana Business Expo at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra from Thursday, August 10 to Friday, August 11, 2023.

To be held under the theme; Leveraging U.S. – Ghana Trade Relation for Growth and Prosperity, the two days will bring together players from several industries including, Oil & Gas, Food and Beverages, Tax, Audit and Legal Advisory, Housing, IT, Financial Payment Solutions, manufacturing, and Construction.

 

For Sponsorship And Further Inquiries:

Contact Jane at 0244311301/ externalrelations@amchamghana.org

New Member | Jobberman Joins AmCham Ghana

The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana, is pleased to announce Jobberman Ghana as a new #GoldMember of our association of progressive businesses.

Jobberman is owned by Ringier AG, a global media group, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Operating 105 brands in 20 countries. Jobberman Ghana is under the investment portfolio of The African Talent Company, which is also home to Jobberman Nigeria, BrighterMonday Kenya, and BrighterMonday Uganda, with the purpose of unlocking the next level of talent management across Africa.

Jobberman Ghana was established in 2012 to digitize recruitment & human resources to transform productivity in Ghana and bridge the gap between employers and job seekers.

We are Ghana’s No. 1 recruitment and human resource company with the mission to connect qualified professionals to their dream jobs and employers to the best talent to help grow their businesses. We use a bespoke mix of human and artificial intelligence to match employers with the best candidates, so they can hire the right fit faster.

Currently, Jobberman Ghana has a database of over 24,241 employers, with a jobseeker audience of over 688,805 candidates in our database, and places over 400 talents in various
roles monthly. Learn More

What We Offer:

Jobberman Ghana offers expert services and advice in the following disciplines:
– Executive Recruitment
– Manpower/ Payroll outsourcing
– Business Training
– Job listing/ Matching
– Skills Assessment Tests
– Graduate/ Mass Recruitment
– Digital Marketing within database
– 360 Recruitment supports
– Salary Survey

 

 

CONTACT

+233 (0) 542 904 650

Apex Square, Ground Floor No.6. N1 Motor Way, South Dzorwulu. Accra, GhanaB: P. O. Box CT8430 Cantonments, Accra.

AmCham Ghana Attends The 2023 Realtors Legislative Meetings In DC

The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana, on May 6 to 11, 2023, joined our member, the Ghana Real Estate Professionals Association, to attend the 2023 Realtors Legislative Meetings in Washington D.C.

This annual event hosts over 100 exhibitors and several activities to advance the real estate industry and influence public policy. This event also attracts Federal Political Coordinators (FPCs) and other politically active members who communicate with congressional representatives on Capitol Hill.

Through the efforts of the Chamber and our member company GREPA, Ghana’s Minister of State at the Presidency, Hon. Dr. Freda Prempeh, shared the country’s perspective in advising the interest of realtors to address prevailing housing challenges during theGlobal Business & Alliances Committee meeting.

During her remarks, the minister noted that Ghana stands ready to engage potential investors to take advantage of the country’s ever-increasing opportunities in the promising real estate industry. “Under the broad vision of the President’s Private Public Partnership initiative on Affordable Housing Delivery in Ghana, we have engaged and brought together major stakeholders in the construction industry that are interested in improving housing opportunities for residents of Ghana and, by extension, the West African Sub-region,” she added.

The Chamber also joined the International Real Estate Federation USA, for their Installation Dinner on the sidelines of the 2023 REALTORS® Legislative Meeting.

New Member: 80/20 Burgers and Fries Joins AmCham Ghana

The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana, is pleased to announce 80/20 Burgers and Fries as a new member of the Chamber.

80/20 is an American Burger and Fries Restaurant located in East Cantonments – Accra. They have a simple philosophy: to perfect and serve. To sell the best burger possible, they focus on Quality, Service, and Cleanliness in a unique, casual environment.

The simplicity of their menu allows customers to fully customize and create a product they can call their own, so everyone can have their ideal burger each time they visit their restaurant. Together with the food, a genuinely friendly service both in-store and online with a happy and enthusiastic crew is what will turn customers into 80/20 fanatics.

AmCham x CanCham Cocktail Reception

The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana, in collaboration with the Canada Ghana Chamber of Commerce, on  Thursday, April 20, 2023, hosted a cocktail reception for members of both Chambers at the AmCham Ghana Secretariat in Accra.

The event, supported by AmCham Ghana Platinum Member United Airlines, was to afford members an opportunity to interact, establish valuable connections, exchange ideas, and explore potential business partnerships.

The Chamber also presented Membership Certificates to companies that recently joined our association of progressive businesses. These companies include  Agility, Flutterwave, ePac Flexible Packaging, Carloking Services, Entravision, FEROCITER, Ghana Real Estate Professionals Association -GREPA, Gyandoh Asmah and Co, SEWIA MINING LIMITED, Sustineri Attorneys PRUC – Corporate Lawyers & Consultants, TEMPLARS, Vitamilk Ghana, and Yellow Card App.

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Ferociter Joins AmCham Ghana

The legal advisory firm, Ferociter is a member of the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana.

Ferociter was established to provide legal advice with the right blend of law, policy, and commercial sense. They are a team of highly talented young people determined to practice law at the highest level by leveraging their intellectual curiosity and deep awareness of the evolving socio-political, economic, and technological issues confronting modern businesses.

The firm’s practice areas are highly selective, informed by the diverse sectors its clients operate in and the skill set of its lawyers. They counsel businesses, governments, and multilateral organizations. Each client benefits from the varied skills, experience, and professionalism of lawyers across the firm through its Task Force system.

Ferociter is an ambitious, creative, and enterprising team of individuals. They like to think differently and embrace complex commercial tasks. The firm is always looking for innovative ways to deliver solutions and always aims to exceed expectations.

Their counsel extends to helping companies, boards, and executives navigate the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies and trends, such as financial technology; data privacy and security; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations; and other stakeholder engagements.

They also provide strategic advice to corporations and high-net-worth individuals who want to do business ethically.

In today’s legal and regulatory environment, litigation can threaten a company’s existence. Their lawyers have extensive experience in such complex matters and are widely recognized for their ability to handle clients’ critical disputes and regulatory investigations. Learn More

 

 

CONTACT

Call: +233 303943780

Email: info@ferociterlaw.com

Address: 1 Labone Link, GL-027-0268, Accra-Ghana

ePac Flexibles: Packaging (West) African Brands For Global Opportunities

The African continent is a land of endless innovation and businesses on every corner of every country. From north to south, east, west, and everywhere in between, small and medium enterprises are springing up, creating vibrant and increasingly competitive markets across industries.

With so much going on, CPGs (Consumer Packaged Goods) like soaps, snacks, supplements, and all the others, can have a hard time breaking into a market and then standing out once they do. Fortunately, ePac’s flexible packaging offers the right solution to address this problem.

Since opening their first manufacturing facility in 2016, the mission has been clear – to help small brands obtain big brand presence, give back to the communities they serve, and contribute to the creation of a more sustainable, circular economy.

Accessible to brands of all sizes, ePac West Africa caters to a wide range of consumer products with custom-printed flexible packaging. AmCham Ghana Manager for Membership and External Relations, Jane Okyere-Aduachie, recently visited the company’s West Africa plant currently under construction in Accra, Ghana.

With ePac’s low minimum orders, start-ups in Ghana and across the subregion can order packaging with confidence. Businesses can request as much as they need without worrying about waste and obsolescence.

Aura Foods: The Rise of Fonio, an Ancient Super Grain from Africa
Aura Foods: The Rise of Fonio, an Ancient Super Grain from Africa
Aura Foods: The Rise of Fonio, an Ancient Super Grain from Africa
ePac’s relationship with Aura Foods has also been fruitful for both parties. “Our packaging is key. Working with ePac has been great. Right from the start they helped us realize our vision by helping us with the concept to make a package that’s engaging to the customer.

How consumers view and interact with packaging is constantly changing. Africa is no exception. Increasing market demand for consumer-friendly packages and enhanced product protection are just two of the key drivers behind flexible packaging being embraced as a feasible and cost-effective alternative. Innovative and more viable flexible packaging solutions like what ePac offers are the direction the world is going.

From the beginning, ePac was viewed as having the potential to be highly disruptive to the conventional flexible packaging market. In 2015, ePac was formed, and in April of 2016, ePac’s first location in Madison, Wisconsin, opened for business. In a few short months, market demand for ePac’s quick-turn, low minimum services started to unfold as the group had predicted.

The packaging partner you select must be reliable, consistent, and timely. ePac’s flexible packaging is produced locally and ships in 10-15 business days, 10 days for rollstock, and 15 days for pouches. With quick turnaround times, you have more time and flexibility to allocate to the rest of your production and distribution schedule.

ePac’s digital printing platform uses less energy, produces less waste, and has a smaller carbon footprint than traditional printing technologies. With the ability to order on demand, packaging obsolescence can now be eliminated, keeping unused plastic packaging out of landfill sites and waterways.

Packaging Plantain Chips for Added Brand Freshness, and Extra Consumer Crunch
Packaging Plantain Chips for Added Brand Freshness, and Extra Consumer Crunch
Packaging Plantain Chips for Added Brand Freshness, and Extra Consumer Crunch
ePac’s digital printing gives your packaging an extra crisp look (pun intended). So don’t hold back on bold, bright colours if that’s your thing. High-definition graphics with photo-like quality does wonders for life-like graphics, imaginative designs, bold lettering, or whatever type of artwork you choose as the face of your brand. It’s all possible with our top-notch printing solutions.

ePac also offers packaging with connected packaging, powered by unique serialized QR codes. Each package is unique, like a fingerprint. This allows brands to engage with consumers through personalized marketing messages, guard against counterfeiting, and track and trace their products from the farm to their table.

Customize your packaging to encourage repeat purchases and maintain product quality and integrity. Add customizable, premium features to your packaging, such as zippers and barrier layers, to preserve your product’s freshness by regulating moisture and oxygen penetration/intrusion and reducing waste.

Yellow Card Joins AmCham Ghana

The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana, is pleased to announce the cryptocurrency exchange Yellow Card Ghana Limited as a new member of the Chamber.

Yellow Card is a cryptocurrency exchange that offers the safest way to buy and sell Bitcoin and also send, receive, and store your crypto with your Bitcoin wallet. They offer digital currency exchange for the cash market that focuses on making Bitcoin and basic financial services more accessible.

Yellow Card is powering the cryptocurrency ecosystem in Africa with operations in 16 countries and is rapidly building a Pan-African crypto network. Yellow Card enables anyone on the continent to buy, sell, spend, and store Bitcoin, Ethereum, or USDT to solve basic financial service issues.

Their services are available in Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Botswana, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ghana, Zambia, Uganda, Gabon, Malawi, and more coming.

The exchange offers competitive rates for crypto trading and slippage and with its wide range of fiat currencies available, you can trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies to suit your needs.

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