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Gender diversity in the workplace is good for business

AmCham EU took part in celebrating International Women's Day on Tuesday, 8 March, 2016. AmCham EU fully supports this year's theme of stepping up measures to deliver greater gender parity. A greater gender balance is beneficial to all, as there is an unmistakable tie between gender diversity in the workplace and financial performance, innovation, employee satisfaction and corporate social responsibility. Read more here. 

BritishAmerican Business launch transatlantic trade and investment partnership (TTIP) report

Following successful twin launch events in Brussels and London BritishAmerican Business (BAB) are pleased to share its comprehensive TTIP case study publication: ‘Four Sectors, Many Stories, One Ambition: Leading UK industries make the case for TTIP’. The report draws on the learnings from BAB’s ‘Open for Business’ initiative, a series of sector-specific events exploring the benefits of a comprehensive EU-US trade and investment partnership (TTIP) agreement held in collaboration with national and local partners across the UK.

AmCham EU hosts Transparency Register seminar

On Wednesday, 24 February 2016, AmCham EU's Institutional Affairs Committee organised an internal seminar on the Transparency Register with the participation of Martin Ohridski and Elisabeth Bauer from the Joint Transparency Register Secretariat. 

AmCham EU, COCIR and MedTech Europe exchange views on medical devices

On Friday, 19 February 2016 AmCham EU hosted a joint association briefing in collaboration with COCIR and MedTech Europe on ‘Medical Devices: Perspectives on the EU Negotiations’. The breakfast was well attended, including several MEP assistants and healthcare attachés from different permanent representations to the EU.

Gender diversity in the workplace stimulates growth and competitiveness

On Wednesday, 17 February 2016, AmCham EU hosted an event on how gender diversity in the workplace can positively affect companies’ bottom lines. 

TTIP expected to deliver a range of economic and social benefits to the EU, study finds

On Wednesday, 27 January 2016, AmCham EU hosted a launch event for TTIP and the EU Member States, a new study by the World Trade Institute (WTI). The event focused on the economic opportunities that a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) could offer and on the challenges that still need to be addressed in order for a robust agreement to be struck. TTIP is expected to deliver a range of economic and social benefits for EU citizens and businesses.

AmCham EU calls for simplifying customs procedures to promote e-Commerce & trade

On Tuesday 26 January, AmCham EU's Customs and Trade Facilitation Committee launched its new publication entitled 'Connecting the World: Streamlining customs procedures benefits consumers and stimulates the economy'. The brochure was designed to provide policy-makers with recommendations for developing a more simple, clear and effective EU customs framework to boost trade and create growth.

AmCham EU hosts networking lunch for the leadership of fellow Trade Associations

Susan Danger, Managing Director of AmCham EU, co-hosted an informal networking lunch with Brian Ager, Secretary General of the European Round Table of Industrialists (ERT) fo the leadership of fellow Trade Associations.

The informal lunch was hosted at the AmCham EU offices.

AmCham EU discusses environmental policy at House of Commons

Susan Danger, Managing Director, AmCham EU, travelled to London on Tuesday, 12 January 2016 to present the business view in an inquiry into EU-UK Environmental policy which is being carried out by the Environmental Audit Committee in the House of Commons. 

See full testimony here.