The American Chamber of Commerce in Jordan (AmCham-Jordan) is a Membership driven organization; its success is determined by the value derived from and offered to its Membership base.
AmCham-Jordan has been successful in growing its membership base substantially due to the high level of interest form the business community in the strong Jordan-U.S. economic relations and trade and investment opportunities.
AmCham-Jordan’s Membership Growth (1999-2004)
AmCham-Jordan’s Members represent diverse segments of the economy, including service-oriented firms, industry, trade and investment. Engineering and construction also represents a growing proportion of AmCham-Jordan’s Membership.
Sector
%
Sector
%
Construction/ Engineering
18
Textiles
4.2
IT
10
Furniture and wood
3.5
Tourism/Travel
8
Electrical
3.2
Pharmaceuticals / Medical
7.7
Chemicals
2.9
Transportation
6.8
Food & Beverages
2.9
Consultancy
6.1
Legal services
2.9
Tourism/Travel
8
Automotive
2.6
Pharmaceuticals / Medical
7.7
Agriculture
2.6
Transportation
6.8
Academic / Educational / Research
1.6
Consultancy
6.1
Accountancy
1.6
Advertising/Media
5.8
Courier Services
0.6
Financial
4.5
Real Estate
0.3
Building Materials
4.2
Diversified Services:
AmCham-Jordan is responsive to its members needs by providing a world class and focused business services;
AmCham-Jordan’s InfoCenter:
Members hve access to AmCham-Jordan’s Information Center (InfoCenter), which provides fast and accurate information
Market Entry and Investment Assistance Center:
Members can use the Center to develop and implement linkages and matchmaking functions, to get assistance in setting up investment and project ventures in Jordan, and assistance in addressing public and trade policy issues and dealing with laws and regulations affecting trade and investment between Jordan and the United States.
Training and Career Development Center: Members can utilize the Center as a career development hub through the business managements and corporate capacity building training programs, and export education and capacity building programs, and accredited certification courses in international trade or in export disciplines.
Projects, Committees and Events at AmCham – Jordan: Members at AmCham-Jordan have first hand access to the professional and trade-related activities carried out at the chamber, which carry out Sector / Industry support activities, organized trade discussions, and include activities and events that highlight economic development and business linkages.
Partnerships and Alliances: Members will be associated with and gain all the benefits of AmCham’s strategic alliances and partnerships that aim at promoting trade and investment relations.
Membership Categories:
GENERAL MEMBERS:
Membership in this category is open to:
American companies with branches, agents, or representative offices in Jordan.
Jordanian companies with American equity.
Jordanian companies or individuals who have significant business relationship with the US, and registered Jordanian agents of American companies.
US citizens who are residing in Jordan & have significant business or professional relationships with the US.
Membership Types under this Category:
Platinum General Member: Companies with over 100 employees
Corporate General Member: Companies with less than 100 employees
Individual General Member: Individuals
ASSOCIATE RESIDENT MEMBERS:
Membership in this category shall be open to:
Jordanian companies who are not presently doing business with the US and wish to do so.
Multinational companies having branches in at least three other countries besides Jordan & the US.
Individuals whose status and membership would enhance the AmCham-Jordan’s image and effectiveness.
US based companies
Membership Types under this Category:
Platinum Associate Resident Member: Companies with over 100 employees
Corporate Associate Resident Member: Companies with less than 100 employees
Individual Associate Resident Member: Individuals
NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:
Membership in this category shall be open to organizations which have significant relationships with Jordan and the US and which are organized for charitable, educational or eleemosynary purposes and not for profit.
AFFILIATE MEMBERS:
Membership in this category is open to individual staff members of companies, which are already members of the Chamber
Please contact Membership Development Department at Amcham-Jordan for details regarding conditions and privileges of the different categories of memberships.
Fees and Requirements:
Membership Category
Type of Membership
Annual Fees *
General Member
Platinum
JOD 700
Corporate
JOD 360
Individual
JOD 360
Associate Resident Members
Platinum
JOD 700
Corporate
JOD 360
Individual
JOD 360
Not-For-Profit Organizations
-
JOD 120
Affiliate Members
-
JOD 120
* Subject to sales Tax
Membership Benefits:
Member Benefits
General and Associate Resident Member Benefits
Individual & Corporate
Platinum
Not-for-Profit & Affiliates
Annual Dues (JD)
360
700
120
Information and Services
Information Available at AmCham InfoCenter
Free
Free
Free
Fee-Based Services
Yes
Yes (Some Discounted)
Yes
Discounts on Purchase of Reports and Publications
10%
20%
10%
Copy of Quarterly Newsletter
Yes
Yes
Yes
JABD listing
Yes
Yes
Yes
Programs and Events
Discount on Executive Lunches, Receptions and Seminars
20%
20%
20%
Set/head table at Executive lunches
No
Yes
No
Discounts to attend JUST Iraq Briefings
25%
25%
25%
Discounts to attend AJEX
20%
20%
20%
Event Alerts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Discount on Training Courses (excluding EYB)
15%
15%
15%
Marketing & Promotion Opportunities
Advert in Quarterly Newsletter
10% off
1 free
10% off
Discount on placing JABD Advert
20%
1 free
20%
Displaying company catalogs at 1 chosen event
No
Yes
No
Discount on Sponsorship opportunities
Please ask for different sponsorship packages available at AmCham
Term Membership in Chosen Committees (upon approval of chosen committee members)
No
Yes
No
Voting Rights
1 Vote
4 Votes
No
Membership Requirements:
A check in the amount required in Jordanian Dinars payable to: The Jordanian American Business Association
The resume of the principal member and a copy of a personal ID
Your company profile, explaining all your products and services, and any other literature on your company that you think is appropriate
A copy of your company's official registration in Jordan or the US.
Note: The application may be deemed invalid if the above attachments are not provided. All new applications are submitted for approval to the Board of Directors at their regular monthly meeting.
Membership Application Form :
If you are interested in becoming a Member at AmCham-Jordan, please download and fill out the application form found below and send it to AmCham-Jordan by fax to +962 6 565 1862.