BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
View the Norwegian-American Business scene at close range
NorCham events often feature prominent speakers representing US and Norwegian government, professional and business interests. Hear the latest outlook on business from the experts.
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NorCham-sponsored seminars and briefings focus on new developments and expanding opportunities in Norwegian-American trade.
Receptions, dinners, luncheons highlighting special occasions, special events, and special achievements.
Benefit from NorCham's close association with related organizations
Innovation Norway / Trade Council
The American Chamber of Commerce in Norway ~ AmCham
NBCC ~ Norwegian British Chamber of Commerce
Nordic chambers: we participate in joint networking events, golf tournaments, etc. with the other Nordic chambers
Information hotlines
In cooperation with NorCham directors and members, we can arrange access to experts on diverse issues such as immigration, legal, marketing, and other matters. If it is determined that service is required, special rates for such assistance have been made available for members.
Special events travel
NorCham’s annual meeting of members is hosted each year by a local chapter offering excellent opportunities to develop national contacts with others in the Norwegian-American business community.
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NorCham annual meeting participants also benefit from briefings by organizations under the ‘Team Norway’ umbrella: Embassy, Consulates, and Innovation Norway/Trade and Tourism. From time to time, individual chapters may also host special travel events, which would typically be made available to all members.
A timely introduction can make all the difference
Members are frequently able to arrange introductions to others whose experiences can make all the difference to your venture.
Prominent service firms, represented in NorCham, facilitate access to accounting, interpreting, legal, marketing, public relations, and other services.
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Membership events offer excellent networking opportunities.
Advice on meeting and event planning
Our professional staff is expert in planning and running corporate events of all sizes, from small corporate seminars and conferences to formal dinners for a thousand guests. As a member, you are invited to call upon them and avail yourself of their expertise. If you then require additional help in the organizing of events, their assistance is available to you on a cost reimbursement basis.
Getting the word out!
We will advise and assist you in converting your printed promotional materials, news releases and similar materials for U.S. distribution. We have in-house capabilities for text editing as well as for basic print productions, and can recommend external resources for more complex materials. Consultations are offered as a member service; project work is billed on a cost reimbursement basis.
Services to members
Access to over 800 U.S. members currently pursuing business, trade or cultural issues with Norway. A comprehensive membership directory is available online to members.
Announcements invite your participation in business luncheons, seminars and breakfast meetings, and other events in which top level speakers cover topics of direct and timely interest to members.
Cyclical functions, which vary by chapter, such as the annual Christmas Julebord, Achievement Award and Trade Award events, offer excellent opportunities for member networking and for entertaining colleagues and clients.
Major business conferences and seminars highlight developments and opportunities in specific industries.
NorCham News — a comprehensive newsletter published four times per year — is designed to benefit members with news on current trade issues and information on Chapter activities around the country.
NorCham News offers opportunities to introduce your company and product to readers, or to update readers on developments in your industry.
E-News — a roundup of current headline news distributed weekly to members.
Internet: comprehensive information on
NorCham, Innovation Norway, business, scientific, technological research institutions, social and cultural trends, events in Norway and USA, and much more. Links to Norwegian embassy pages for current information on Norwegian business and culture.
Broad spectrum support services from NorCham management, board of directors, officers and members.