The Palestinian American Chamber of Commerce
A professional organization dedicated to supporting Palestinian American businesses through collaboration, advocacy, and access to economic opportunities. We work to strengthen trade relationships, encourage ethical business practices, and promote sustainable growth across local and international markets.
About
AmCham
The Palestinian American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham-Palestine) is a member of the United States Chamber of Commerce and AmCham MENA Council. It was founded in 1997 as a voluntary non-profit member-based organization by a group of private sector leaders in Palestine, with the aim of serving the Palestinian and American business communities and contributing to the development of the commercial activities between the Palestinian Territories and the United States of America.
AmCham-Palestine is regarded to be the national platform for Palestinian-American business relations, representing leading companies in all sectors that joined forces to make an economic difference. Currently, AmCham-Palestine is playing a crucial role in promoting business relations and partnerships between Palestine and American businesses believing that this role leads to economic growth, technology transfer and job creation in Palestine.
AmCham-Palestine membership stands at over 80 top and leading Palestinian and American companies representing nine main sectors in Palestine.
Strategic Objectives
To achieve our mission and vision, the Palestinian American Chamber of Commerce focuses on the following strategic objectives:
Promote Palestinian–American business partnerships by providing resources, expertise, and guidance that enhance investment and commercial activity.
Advocate and engage with decision-makers to support policies and initiatives that improve business relations and trade with the United States of America.
Provide capacity-building and business development services that enable members to strengthen their operations and access U.S. and international markets.
Support networking and information exchange by expanding members’ professional connections and offering reliable insights that enhance business development capabilities.
Strengthen organizational effectiveness and financial sustainability by systemizing operations and encouraging active membership participation.
Our Mission
The mission of the Palestinian American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) is to promote strong business relations and strategic partnerships between Palestine and the United States that contribute to economic growth, technology transfer, and job creation in Palestine.
We work to support Palestinian American businesses by facilitating collaboration, encouraging investment, and fostering sustainable commercial opportunities.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the leading focal point and advocate for advancing Palestinian–American partnerships, playing an active role in enhancing the business environment that supports sustainable, long-term economic relations between the United States and Palestine.
We aspire to build a trusted platform that strengthens cooperation, improves market access, and promotes shared economic prosperity.