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A “chamber of commerce” is “an association of business people to promote commercial and industrial interests in the community” (Merriam-Webster.com, 2020). These chambers hope to represent their members and the interests of their members to their respective authorities, policymakers, and regulators through advocacy, policies, and education of the matters at hand (Gale, a Cengage Company, 2017). Chambers of commerce can be found in countries all over the world on both a state or county, national, and international level. Yet, they all want to not only further their interest but also further the interests of their community, region, state, or nation by promoting commerce and industry through both direct and indirect action (Popescu, 2016). All chambers want to help their community, region, state, or nation sustain prosperity and grow by helping employers and businesses thrive in their environment (Gale, a Cengage Company, 2017). Chambers of Commerce can be found on a local, national, and international level to aid in the growth of the community, nation, and international relations.
In 1993, Romania formed the American Chamber of Commerce of Romania, or AmCham Romania, to help “stimulate commerce between the U.S. and Romania and improve economic relations between the countries while maintaining an open dialogue with central authorities” (AmCham Romania, n.d.). AmCham Romania is a non-profit organization comprised of over 450 member companies that range from simple mom-and-pop shops to large international companies (AmCham Romania, n.d.). AmCham Romania hopes to promote better business practices through advocacy, policies, and education to help economic ties between the United States and Romania flourish. To endorse these business practices, AmCham Romania provides its business members with various resources such as networking events, publicity, and relevant business updates. (Additional Information about AmCham Romania can be found under the Additional Information tab).