Moldovan-American Chamber of Commerce™

The Moldovan-American Chamber of Commerce™ (MACC™) was created in 1993 as a non-profit corporation to facilitate opportunity development, networking, information exchanges and cooperation between U.S. and Moldovan businesses. Anyone who joins the MACC is automatically a member of the RACC -- and visa versa -- thereby providing membership in two separate chambers of commerce for the price of one! The MACC™ conducts conferences, seminars, luncheons, and special events for member networking and to facilitate business development. MACC™ updates keep members informed of the latest issues affecting their interests in the Moldovan-American marketplace. The chamber also offers direct assistance to members in achieving their objectives in Moldova and the United States. MACC™ membership consists of individuals, companies, and organizations investing in or trading with Moldova. Members also include individuals and organizations with an interest in Moldovan social and cultural development, and the promotion of exchanges between the two nations. MACC™ Activities: Advocacy for our Members The MACC™ represents the interests of the membership in both Washington and Chisinau. The MACC™ assists in addressing and resolving general problems that affect U.S. business interests through its knowledge of the culture and bureaucracy, and through its extensive network of contacts. Marketing and Public Relations The MACC™ is active in the marketing and promotion of marketplace opportunities and business development through media campaigns, market research, and identification of potential business partners and prospects. Members can also take advantage of MACC™ Customized Member Services for special assistance. Trade Mission and Special Programs The MACC™ conducts industry-specific trade mission to Moldova to give interested companies the opportunity to understand the legal and commercial framework in Moldova, as well as to make deals with interested Moldovan companies. Reports and Updates The MACC™ keeps members informed on economic, business, legal and political development of potential concern via reports and updates. MACC™ members have the opportunity to contribute issue analyses and opinions through special member newsletters and forum. Conferences, Meeting and Special Events The MACC™ holds periodic meetings to encourage networking, information sharing, joint venturing and issue analysis. We sponsor functions to brief members on developments in Moldova, to meet Moldovan officials, to address legal and economic issues and to enable membership networking. The MACC™ has provided opportunities at its functions for its members to meet the President of Moldova, the Prime Minister and other visiting ministers, leaders of the opposition and leaders of Moldovan business. Corporate Council members are afforded small private sessions with such individuals. Customized Assistance to Members The MACC™ assists members in dealing with Moldovan officials, business people and economic entities. Given the ever changing legislative, economic and political climate, the MACC™ can assist in gathering market intelligence and needed business data. The MACC™ also helps overcome difficulties in developing profitable ventures in Moldova. The MACC™ maintains close relations with officials in Chisinau to assist members while in Moldova. and trade.