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About us - Mantra & Mission

Obviously we have a mission statement. A mantra however means so much more.

Our chamber has only 1 reason for being: ‘Make Meaning’ to our community, to our entrepreneurs, both Belgians and Americans, both inbound and outbound.

It is a Chamber for, but also by its members, fully user-centered and user-driven.

The Belcham steps up the ladder and is more then an event organizer. Through the creation of a unique strategic business center, a strong team is dedicated to make every Belgian-US venture successful.

And this is more than just business. We also represent non-business ventures and entrepreneurs in the fields of sports, arts, culture,...

We want to share with you however our formal mission statement as well.

The Belcham’s mission is to:

  1. Foster and promote trade and commerce between the United States and Belgium by providing:
    • a network of business contacts in Belgium and the U.S.
    • assistance in finding or contacting suitable business counterparts in both countries
    • information on the Belgian and American market and assistance in preparing to enter these markets, in close cooperation with the Trade Commissioners of Brussels, Flanders and Wallonia.
  2. Develop and cultivate close relationships among its members. The Chamber seeks to enhance business opportunities for Chamber members by organizing seminars, luncheons, business card exchange receptions and special events involving high-profile Belgian and American guest speakers in government and business
  3. Act as an information center. With up-to-date research and communication tools (including numerous business listings and large databases), the Chamber is able to provide useful information on U.S.-Belgian business.
  4. Unify Belgians across the country by coordinating alliances with existing organizations, thereby strengthening the presence of Belgians in the U.S.
  5. Grow relationships with other European businesses and organizations with the cooperation of other Chambers of Commerce.
  6. Facilitate entry into the United States of Belgian students who are considering post-graduate study in American institutions or young professionals who would like to train with U.S. companies (J-1 Visa program). The Belcham has been designated by the United States Department of State as a sponsor of the Exchange Visitor Program (Visa J-1).