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9th General Assembly Meeting

The General Assembly Meeting 2010

NOTICE: DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE WASHINGTON METRO AREA FOR THIS SATURDAY AND FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR MEMBERS, AACC's GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THE 6th OF FEBRUARY 2010 HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO THE 20th OF FEBRUARY AT THE SAME TIME AND LOCATION.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.

We are pleased to announce that this year’s General Assembly Meeting (GAM) will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010. This event will highlight AACC’s achievements in 2009, its goals and objectives for 2010, and election to be held at the meeting for the Board of Directors*.

The upcoming “GAM” also provides you with an opportunity to network with existing and prospective new members and to enjoy authentic Afghan cuisine.

AACC Matchmaking Conference 2009 Highlights!

Over 350 persons attended the 5th Annual Business Matchmaking Conference 2009 in Washington DC sponsored by the Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce (AACC)

Matchmaking Photos

The Afghan- American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) held its fifth annual Business Matchmaking Conference in Washington DC from October 18 through October 20. The Conference was held in Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center and new “W” Hotel, in the heart of Washington, DC’s government district, in view of the White House, home of the President of the United States.

September 15 - Reception For Nancy Hatch Dupree

Join us
for reception on Capitol Hill with
Nancy Hatch Dupree
Founder and Director
Afghanistan Center at Kabul University
and
Senior Staff of the Special Representative
for Afghanistan and Pakistan

Welcome

The Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) is the leading organization facilitating U.S.-Afghan business, investment, and trade ties. AACC serves the interests of its members through numerous programs, advocates for a free and open market economy in Afghanistan, and endeavors to strengthen U.S.-Afghan economic relations.

AACC's Testimony to the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Tuesday, July 14, 2009, AACC submitted a written testimony to the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Subcommittee on National Security, for a hearing on “U.S. Promotion of the Afghan Economy: Impediments and Opportunities”.

US-Afghanistan Business Matchmaking 2009

The AACC US-Afghanistan Business Matchmaking 2009 was held on October 18, 19, 20 - 2009, the event was a huge success. The turnout was more than expected. The details of the event can be found here. We thank all those who participated and hope that the outcomes of this event will carryon on to the New Year! We look forward to seeing everyone in AACC's future events.

NDU - AACC Symposium June 10, 2009

NDU - AACC symposium,designed to focus on practical ways in which an indigenous private sector/commercial approach to economic development in Afghanistan can yield sustainable results.