About the Chamber
Benefits of joining the ChamberWatch Video to learn benefits of Chamber Membership and Investing in Ghana
B2B Partnership
Services provided by US Commercial Services Department
Business Roundtable
Facilitated by US Commercial Services Department
Business Growth
Generate new leads
Why Participate
Keynote address by the President of the Republic of Ghana
Workshops led by key decision makers & industry experts
Business to Business partnering/matching for growth
Meetings with key decision makers
Projects in progress with partners.
Experienced people serving across the country.
New projects the government is working on.
Business & consulting awards won over world.
Why Ghana
Over the last two decades, Ghana has enjoyed increasingly stable and deepening democratic governance. Seven successful elections have strengthened the effectiveness of key national institutions, enhanced investor confidence and anchored the economy in an environment for positive growth – Source UNDP.
Partners
Thanking All Our Partners For Their Support.
Planning Committee
- Jannie Blackwell
Head of Mayor’s Commission on African and Migrant Affairs - Davis Webster
Vice President - US-Ghana Chamber of Commerce - A. Bruce Crawley
President - Millennium 3 Management - Dr. William K. Dadson
Interim Chair and Professor, Business & Entrepreneurial Studies, Lincoln University - Congressman Dwight Evans
Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District - Dr. Kwaku Ohene Frimpong
Professor Emeritus University of Pennsylvania
- Patricia Marshall Harris
President - Classie & Essential Nutrition - Tyrone Hart
CEO - Hart Consult Ltd. - Stanley Straughter
Chairman - African Caribbean Business Council - Senator Sharif Street
Pennsylvania State Senate - Zabeth TeeluCksingh
Executive Director - Global Philadelphia Association - Florence Torson-Hart
President - US Ghana Chamber of Commerce - Dr. Mark Kelly Tyler
Pastor - Mother Bethel AME Church
Register
The US-Ghana Chamber together with the US commercial services, ACBC present an all-day business EXPO, Roundtable, and B2B partnering with key decision-makers and industry experts. Roundtable discussions on:
- Healthcare
- Clean energy
- Trade & investment
- Agricultural investment opportunities
Events Schedule
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Wednesday September 14
Arrival of National/International Participants
Thursday September 15
9am to 5pm:
Departure to Hershey and Harrisburg for Tours/High Profile meetings/Lunch
Ghana Minister of Transportation’s tour of Port of Philadelphia
7pm-10pm
Presidential Dinner at Union League
Thursday September 16
9am - 6pm
Expo/Roundtable/B2B Matching
Preliminary Agenda
Welcome Address
CEO - PA Convention Center
Mayor City of Philadelphia
Introductory Remarks
US Ghana Chamber
Office of International Business
Development for the State of PA
Head of US Commercial Service
CEO of GIPC
CEO of GEPA
Ghanaian Ambassador to US
Roundtable 1 Agriculture
Opening Address by PA Secretary of
Agriculture
Address by Ghana Minister
Roundtable Deliberations
Roundtable 2 Health
Opening Address by PA Secretary
Address by Ghana Minister
Health
Deliberations
Networking Luncheon (Catering by Aramark)
Welcome Remarks
Governor of The State of PA
Minister of Trade Ghana
President of Ghana Speech
Roundtable 3 Clean Energy
Opening Address
by PA Energy RepresentativeAddress by Ghana Minister
Energy
Deliberations
Roundtable 4 Trade & Investment
Opening Address World Trade Center
Address by Ghana Minister of Trade
Deliberations
3:30 -6pm
Business to Business/ Government Matching Sessions (Facilitated by US Commercial Service)
6-9pm
Optional Cocktail at Hotel Bar
Saturday, September 27th
10am - 12pm
Continuation of B2B
3pm
Cultural Event
“A Ghanaian Culinary and Fashion Experience”
Continuation of B2B
Sunday September 18th
Checkouts and Departures
Join the Chamber
Level One
(Open to Small Business /Corporate Members Only)
- General Membership Benefits for one company representative.
- One annual event posting on Chamber website plus six annual event postings on the online calendar.
- Company Logo visibility on Chamber Website and as Corporate Partner in all formal Chamber publications/event publications/posters.
- Invitation to structured trade missions.
Level Two
(Open to Corporate Members Only)
- General Membership Benefits for up to two company representatives Broad spectrum support services as requested.
- Company Logo visibility on Chamber Website
- US/Ghana Chamber of Commerce Corporate Advisory Board Status in all formal Chamber publications/event publications/posters
- Company Logp linked on Chamber Website.
- Four annual event postings on Chamber website
- Twelve annual event postings on the online calendar
- Listing as US/Ghana Chamber of Commerce Corporate Advisory Board Member
Today, Ghana is not only the best place for doing business in West Africa, but the fastest growing economy in the world according to the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Report 2019. The country has developed into an established business destination for investors seeking a conducive business environment, committed and progressive government-private sector participation, political stability, transparent regulations and a dynamic private sector ready for partnerships. The government is committed to implementing policies that reduce the general cost of doing business to promote investor confidence in the country. Here are seven reasons to invest in Ghana.
Let’s Connect…
Make sure to be there on September 16. Be prepared. Come with your questions, if you have any. Come prepared if you feel you may have to answer some questions. It will be fun.
1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
