{"id":12193,"date":"2017-12-15T06:46:31","date_gmt":"2017-12-15T06:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amcham.cr\/?page_id=12193"},"modified":"2022-03-15T10:59:57","modified_gmt":"2022-03-15T16:59:57","slug":"services-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.amcham.cr\/en\/services-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1508784052905{background-color: #000000 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;slogan-row&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;slogan&#8221;]We add <span class=\"angelina\">value<\/span> to your business[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;125px&#8221; el_class=&#8221;nomobile&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"section-title title-block title-style-1 text-left\"><span class=\"top-title\"><\/span><h2 class=\"title\">We add value to your business<\/h2><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;serv-acord&#8221;][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion shape=&#8221;square&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243; active_section=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Advocacy&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1478687142224-5bc95ae2-ec5d&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: #222; line-height: 1;\">AmCham represents the commercial interests of our members through the implementation of a leadership model. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-icon-action\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We develop positions about issues of common interest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have work groups: committees and forums.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We handle queries and visits to governmental authorities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We monitor current bills of law<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Networking&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1478687328608-2c3cef28-9964&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: #222; line-height: 1;\">The chamber offers an exclusive networking platform in Costa Rica<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-icon-action\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We group together more than <strong>400<\/strong> member companies and over <strong>4,500<\/strong> opinion leaders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We share best practices and promote business among members.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hold around <strong><em>130<\/em><\/strong> events and meetings every year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have <strong>17<\/strong> committees and forums.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;]<div class=\"amwal-counter \">\r\n\t\t\t\t <span class=\"b-icon fa fa-building-o\"><\/span><span class=\"counter\">400<\/span><div class=\"desc\">Member Companies<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"amwal-counter \">\r\n\t\t\t\t <span class=\"b-icon fa fa-users\"><\/span><span class=\"counter\">4500<\/span><div class=\"desc\">Opinion Leaders<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"amwal-counter \">\r\n\t\t\t\t <span class=\"b-icon icon-glass3\"><\/span><span class=\"counter\">130<\/span><div class=\"desc\">Annual Events<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"amwal-counter \">\r\n\t\t\t\t <span class=\"b-icon icon-user-check2\"><\/span><span class=\"counter\">17<\/span><div class=\"desc\">Committees and forums<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Information&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1478687343516-9e120026-b211&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: #222; line-height: 1;\"> Our integrated communication platform provides relevant and summarized information from the Chamber and its members through\u00a0the following publications (in Spanish):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-icon-action\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily News: summary on politics and the economy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monthly Newsletter: with key information on the Chamber\u2019s activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Committees in Action: update on the most relevant best practices and topics from our workgroups<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legislative Newsflash: current news about the most relevant bills and legislative activity in Costa Rica<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Consulting&#8221; 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font-weight: 600; color: #222; line-height: 1;\">Our members receive special discounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-icon-action\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 20% discount on events organized by the Chamber and its members<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to meeting rooms with capacities for 10, 20 or 30 people<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discounts and special promotions from members to members<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consulting for American buyers, including references from our membership base.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Social Action&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1508018424822-aa355147-35ce&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: #222; line-height: 1;\">Donations and contributions to the events along the year focus on social causes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-icon-action\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas Cocktail: This event promotes business relations and the approach between sponsors and corporate managers invited to participate in charity events.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Responsibility: We are pioneers in promoting and recognizing the commitments our members have to generate a positive impact in the communities, employees, supply chains, and the environment through Corporate Social Responsibility Programs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Branding and Promotion&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1508018448926-8d81a989-6479&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: #222; line-height: 1;\">We support the branding of your business through:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-icon-action\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amcham.cr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.amcham.cr<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a link to your page<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Guide: more than 1,500 copies are distributed locally and internationally<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sponsorship of Chamber events<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advertising material distributed among members<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advertising in our newsletter \u201cConexi\u00f3n AmCham\u201d and \u201cComit\u00e9s en Acci\u00f3n\u201d newsletter with more than 5,500 contacts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than <\/span><b>12000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> followers on Facebook<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;CICA&#8221; 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