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 What is the AACC?
The Argentine American Chamber of Commerce of Florida is a non-profit organization, comprised of Argentine and American businesses and businessmen, dedicated to increasing the reach of the Argentine business community in Florida as well as the promotion of commercial, economic, finance and industrial relations between Florida and Argentina.
The Chamber is totally independent, supported exclusively by its members.
What is the AACC Mission?
To be an ongoing generator of new business opportunities for our members through proactive networking activities and collaborative prospecting.
To provide an institutional framework through which our members’ business ventures can be presented before public entities with greater impact than might otherwise be presented by a member acting alone.
To provide assistance to our members through consultation, access to information, and the delivery of other valuable programs and services.
What are the benefits of being a Member ?
Our Members are provided with an institutional framework through which their business ventures can be presented before public entities with greater impact than might otherwise be presented by a member acting alone.
Our Members are also provided with assistance, through consultation, access to information, and the delivery of other valuable programs and services.
Our Members are provided as well, with constant opportunities to network and boost their businesses in events either organized by the Chamber, or sponsored by the Chamber together with other Bi-National Chambers and other affiliated Organizations. ABICC – Association of Bi-National Chambers of Commerce, the “Centro Cultural Argentino”, and “Fundación Exportar” are examples of those Organizations.
What are the different member categories?
There are five member categories and one of them is also divided into four sub-categories.
Companies with more than 50 employees:
This corporate membership category entitles the member company to be listed with up to three company representatives.
Companies with more than 10 and up to 50 employees:
This corporate membership category entitles the member company to be listed with up to two company representatives.
Companies with up to 10 employees:
This corporate membership category entitles the member company to be listed with one company representative.
Individuals:
In this category, members are only listed by their name (without reference to company).
Major SPONSORS:
Divided into four subcategories in accordance with their annual contributions: Sponsors; Trustees; Benefactors, and Grand Benefactors, these members are granted all the benefits provided to big companies (See companies with more than 50 employees), and also enjoy special exposure in all the Chamber publications and events. Their representatives are normally appointed to join the Board of Directors.
Who manages the AACC?
The AACC is managed by its Executive Director, which is appointed and hired by the Board of Directors.
The Executive Director reports directly to the Officers of the Board (President, Vice-Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer), and to the Standing Committees for specific projects. Three Standing Committees, constituted by Members of the Board, have been created so far: Annual Directory Committee; Sol de Mayo Event Committee, and Web Site Committee. All these bodies report to the Board of Directors at large, which in turn meet quarterly to discuss the Chamber objectives and commitments.
How is the board of directors appointed?
Every year the Board appoints a Nominating Committee, which proposes the names of the Members of the Board for the next period. Once approved by the Board and during the first meeting after the inauguration, the Members of the Board appoint the executive officers among its members to act as President, Vice-Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer.
How many members has the AACC?
At present, the AACC has more than 100 Members, constituted by Law Firms; Airline Companies; Food and Beverage Companies; Audio and Video Services; Consulting Companies; Courier Services; Interior Design and Architectural Services; Sport Organizations; Developers; Accounting Firms; Hotels; Real Estate Companies; Financial Institutions; Marketing and Communications Companies; Media Firms, and Individual Members.
What is the process to become a Member?
Once the prospective members have filled up the forms and made the membership payment, they are normally invited to the next Board of Directors Meeting to make a brief presentation of their company and themselves. There are also member events during the year, in which the new members are presented with their Certificates as Standing Members of the Chamber before the attendees.
Is the AACC related with the Argentine Consulate in Miami?
Yes, we work closely with the Argentine Consulate in aspects related with trade and commercial events, as well as with other official and bi-national organizations that may be of interest to our Members. The AACC, though, is a private non profit organization solely supported and constituted by its own members, and as such, does not belong to any Government Organization, neither from Argentina, nor from the State of Florida. |
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