About APACC

Association of Portuguese-American Chambers of Commerce

The chambers of commerce from Portugal, the US, and Canada are voluntary associations of businesses. The primary mandate of each Portuguese-American chamber of commerce is the development of mutually prosperous economic, commercial and cultural relations.

The members of APACC offer their members a variety of trade and investment services which are summarized here.

Non-members may incur a fee for these services. Companies interested in business opportunities in Portugal and/or the US should contact the respective Portuguese-American chamber of commerce directly.

Contact

Trade & Investment Services Provided by Member Chambers

Trade Contact

Listings of business opportunities
Names and addresses of importing agents and distributors
Listings of trade fairs and exhibits
Referrals to government agencies

Trade Counseling

Investment/business climate overview
Site selections
Identifying business partners (joint-ventures)

Publications

Memberships directories, newsletters, and other publications

Contact with Government

Possibility through the APACC to express views on economic issues to the US and the Portuguese governments