Portugal–US Economic Development ·
Trade & Investment · Cultural Exchange

Events & Notices

Friday, 3 July

Expresso

Subscribe to this feed directly >

Visão

Subscribe to this feed directly >

Diario Economico

  • Wall Street em máximo de dois meses

    As bolsas norte-americanas encerraram a primeira sessão do ano em alta, em máximo de dois meses, impulsionadas pelos títulos da General Motors e pelas empresas do sector energético.
  • Águas de Portugal conclui venda da Aquapor à DST por 63 milhões

    A Águas de Portugal (AdP) anunciou hoje a conclusão da venda da Aquapor ao consórcio DST/ABB, por 62,960 milhões de euros, operação que permite concentrar-se na gestão de sistemas, em parceria com autarquias, visando serviços de abastecimento.
  • Investidores trocam acções por obrigações em Dezembro

    Os investidores continuam a procurar refúgios para proteger o seu dinheiro e, no último mês do ano, trocaram o mercado accionista por obrigações. Dados da CMVM revelam que, em Dezembro, o volume de negociação de obrigações disparou 48% na bolsa portuguesa, enquanto que o interesse por acções deslizou 30%.
  • Conflitos em Gaza impulsionam preços do petróleo

    Os preços do crude estão a subir pela segunda sessão consecutiva, com o aumento dos receios de que os conflitos na Faixa de Gaza vão afectar o fornecimento de petróleo do Médio Oriente, e depois da Rússia ter cortado o abastecimento de gás natural à Ucrânia.
  • Bolsas europeias encerram a primeira sessão do ano com fortes ganhos

    Os principais índices europeus terminaram hoje em alta, graças às especulações do mercado de que os governos vão aumentar os esforços para reanimar a economia mundial.
  • Santander paga terceiro dividendo de 2008 a partir de 1 de Fevereiro

    O Banco Santander vai pagar o terceiro dividendo relativo aos resultados do ano passado a partir do dia 1 de Fevereiro. Os accionistas vão receber 0,12 euros por acção.
  • SLN vende empresa de informática

    O grupo Sociedade Lusa de Negócios (SLN) anunciou hoje que vendeu a I2S Informática, empresa especializada na concepção, desenvolvimento e implementação de soluções informáticas para o mercado de Seguros, à equipa de gestão liderada por Luís Paupério. A operação insere-se no plano de reestruturação da SLN desenhado por Miguel Cadilhe.
  • PSI 20 fecha primeira sessão do ano a subir mais de 1%

    A bolsa nacional encerrou a primeira sessão de 2009 positiva, com o índice de referência a subir 1,36%. A Galp, a Portugal Telecom e a Cimpor foram as cotadas que mais impulsionaram.
  • Wall Street segue em alta apesar de mau indicador norte-americano

    Os principais índices bolsistas norte-americanos retomaram a tendência positiva da abertura, apesar da actividade industrial do país ter caído para o nível mais baixo desde 1980, em Dezembro. Os investidores estão optimistas em relação aos esforços do governo para estimular a maior economia do mundo.
  • CGD entra no Brasil este mês com capital de 38 milhões de euros

    A Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD) iniciará este mês as operações no Brasil, com um capital de 123 milhões de reais (37,98 milhões de euros), informou hoje um responsável pela instituição portuguesa.

Subscribe to this feed directly >

Financial Times — Europe

  • Questions grow over oil spike brokerage

    PVM Oil Associates manager wrote bullish note on rising prices before rogue trade discovered
  • Beijing Auto submits GM Europe offer

    Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation has submitted a late offer for General Motors' European operations, formally putting the Chinese carmaker in the race against a frontrunning Russian-backed bid
  • UK 'very concerned' by Iran trial threat

    Britain's Foreign Office said it was 'very concerned' by reports from Iran that local embassy staff may face trial in connection with demonstrations against last month's presidential election
  • North Korea test-fires missiles

    South Korea's Yonhap news agency, citing an unnamed government official, reports that North Korea on Saturday test-fired two Scud-type missiles that have an estimated range of 500km
  • Ferguson and Frost unite for property venture

    Sir Alex Ferguson, manager of English football team Manchester United, is to join forces with the television star Sir David Frost in a £1bn property venture backed by Middle Eastern investors
  • No hoops allowed in chaos of G8 logistics

    Such is the chaotic state of preparations for the July 8-10 summit in a police barracks on the edge of L'Aquila that scores of reporters were kept penned for hours outside in a temporary press centre
  • China joins carbon tax protest

    Beijing has joined a growing clamour of complaint about US plans for a carbon tax on imports from countries without their own emission caps, warning it could set off a global trade war
  • Burmese elite enjoy times of plenty

    Some Rangoon business people say its spurt of highly conspicuous consumption reflects the economy's deep malaise rather than its fundamental health
  • On Wall Street: Banks no longer so lucrative

    Private equity are eagerly buying troubled lenders, but they are not the money spinners that they once were, writes Henny Sender
  • US drone targets militants in missile attack

    At least 11 suspected islamic militants were killed in a US missile attack by drone aircraft in Pakistan's Waziristan region, ahead of an expected military offensive by the Pakistan army

Subscribe to this feed directly >

Portugal-US Chamber of Commerce - slideshow image

Our Organization

The Portugal–US Chamber of Commerce in New York was founded in 1979 to stimulate economic development, trade and investment, and cultural exchange between the United States and Portugal. As a member of the Association of Portuguese-American Chambers of Commerce (APACC), it works closely with its counterparts in Portugal, Canada, and across the United States to promote shared interests in Portugal and expose the vast economic opportunities of the country. The Chamber provides its members ongoing opportunities to network with individuals also engaged in Portugal-US affairs as well as numerous channels by which they can obtain essential bilateral support and information.

Membership Benefits

Membership in the Chamber is open to all individuals who are interested in building a strong economic partnership between Portugal and the United States. Current members range from small businesses to large corporations in the fields of banking and finance, construction, communications, education, import/export, law, and transportation, to name a few.

Membership benefits include:

  • Frequent Chamber events that promote networking and foster strong community ties
  • Access to prominent business and government leaders
  • Alerts of noteworthy cultural and social events in New York City
  • Business luncheons and seminars to expose members to exciting new economic opportunities
  • Access to online resources and members-only directory

New The Chamber turns 30 years

Image - The Chamber turns 30 years

Mr. Jose Galaz, Counselor at the Embassy of Portugal

Celebrating its 30th Anniversary, the Portugal-US Chamber of Commerce hosted a Cocktail Gala at the Metropolitan Club, on 28th May in New York. The ceremony was enhanced by the presence of Mr. Jose Galaz, Counselor at the Embassy of Portugal, as our honored guest and speaker for the evening, who spoke about the importance of the role of the chamber of commerce in the promotion of bilateral trade among the two countries.

This occasion brought together both older and newer members of the chambers in celebration, as well as representatives from other Portuguese institutions in the US such as Luis Moura from AICEP, Nuno Alves and Enca Mello from the Tourism of Portugal, and our European-American Chambers counterparts from Spain and Austria.

The Portugal US Chamber of Commerce mission is to foster to stimulate economic development, trade and investment, and cultural exchange between the United States and Portugal.

We would like to thank our Sponsors for donating the items for our silent auction: Admiral Wines, Avenida Palace Hotel, Astor Liquors, Evaton, Paula Santos Dias, and Richard Zenith.

Posted on 19 Jun 2009
Tags // Chambers · Domestic Chambers of Commerce · Government · Embassies & Consulates · Events · Site News

New Internship Programs at the Chamber

Image - Internship Programs at the Chamber

Joana Barros (INOV Contacto intern) at the 9th EACC Spring Network Event (May 2009)

The year of 2009 marked an important milestone in the history of the Chamber with its 30th anniversary, and to meet the challenges for this year, the chamber has welcomed two interns from the INOV Contacto Program (AICEP) and PALCUS Internship Program, which enable companies to increment their staff with no associated costs.

Working in the Chamber since February 2009, Joana Barros has a four-year previous experience both in International and in non-profit Organizations in the Migration and Development and Cooperation fields. She has taken part in the 13th Edition of the INOV Contacto Program, which aim is to provide quality training to young graduates in an international context. This program enables companies to have an intern for a period of 6–10 months and due to its great success, it was considered a “Best Practice” both by national experts and by the Entreprise and Industry Directorate-General of the European Commission.

The Chamber is also pleased to welcome Dianne Marques, undergraduate student in International Relations from the College of New Rochelle who is joining the Chamber staff today for a summer internship through the PALCUS program. Since its inception in 1994, this program provides both undergraduate and graduate Portuguese-American students with the opportunity to obtain invaluable work and career experience in government, business, and international organizations throughout the United States and Portugal.

Read more >
Posted on 19 Jun 2009
Tags // Chambers · Domestic Chambers of Commerce · Site News

Portugal-US Chamber Celebrates 30 Years, 1979 – 2009

Join us to celebrate 30 years of fostering economic development, trade and investment, and cultural exchange between Portugal and the United States at a celebration with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music, and a silent auction. R.S.V.P. by May 22.

Logo

Posted on 24 Apr 2009
Tags // Events

New Member Interview: Travelling to Lisbon

Image - Interview with Travelling to Lisbon

Travelling To Lisbon is a new member of the Portugal-US Chamber. The company offers accommodations in the form of self-catered apartments located in the historical center of Lisbon. They provide quality rentals for tourists and business travelers who want to combine the charm of being in the city center with the intimacy of being “at home.”

Read more >
Posted on 10 Feb 2009
Tags // Transportation & Travel

On the occasion of the Chamber’s 30th anniversary, Paulo d’Eça writes to his successor from Lisbon

Image - Message from First Executive Director

Paulo d’Eça, October 2008

Dear Tom:

Sunday February 1, 2009 marks 30 years since I opened the Chamber from day one. No telephone; no desk light; no paper clips—just a desk, chair and old-fashioned typewiter. There was a lot of pressure and expectation from both sides of the Atlantic. The then president of the American Portuguese Society predicted we would fold in one year. Not only did we prosper, we extended a friendly hand to assist the ailing Society! We established a good name and moved forward to uncharted territory with success. Many were involved on both sides, but I must single out Domenick Scaglione (Chase Manhattan), José Osório (Portuguese Trade Commission), and Alfonso Finocchiaro (Chemical Bank & Banco Português do Atlântico in NY). Also yours truly! Much sweat, long hours, no time for vacations and low remuneration.

Please accept a warm abraço and long live the Portugal-U.S. Chamber of Commerce!

Paulo d’Eça
Lisboa, January 30, 2009

Posted on 30 Jan 2009
Tags // Events