“Diaspora Investments in Latin America & the Caribbean”
Be part of the Business Future of
the Americas Conference at
the Marriott Hotel in Haiti
AACCLA
Mid-Year Meeting
Dear fellow members, partners and sponsors,
It is with great pleasure that I invite you to the Business Future of the Americas conference to be held
in Haiti, the Soul of the Caribbean, on July 15, 16 and 17, 2015. This mid-year meeting allows us to
address significant issues in our hemisphere, all the while providing us with an exceptional opportunity
to network and create long lasting relationships.
On behalf of the members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Haiti, we are honored to welcome
you to our beautiful country. We are working diligently to create an exciting agenda where you will have
the opportunity to listen to an outstanding list of guest speakers, all experts in their field, and to network
with other participants and business leaders from throughout the region.
AmCham Haiti invites your company to participate in the success of BFA 2015 by supporting this premier
event. Your sponsorship will be mutually beneficial, providing the means to organize an unprecedented
event and creating an optimal platform to promote your company among top AmCham and business
leaders from the region.
Join our efforts to make this the best BFA ever. We Look forward to seeing you there and to making this
BFA conference unforgettable.
Best Regards,
American Chamber of Commerce in Haiti
Philippe R. Armand
President
Régine René Labrousse
Conference Chairperson
About BFA 2015
Business Future of the Americas
The Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America (AACCLA) secretariat and its 24 member
chambers from throughout Latin America and the Caribbean hold various leading business events throughout
the year. The summer conference, regionally known as the Business Future of the Americas (BFA), will be held
for the first time ever in Port-au-Prince, Haiti at the new Marriott Hotel from June 15 to 17, 2015.
This year’s BFA conference theme is Diaspora Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean and will provide
the latest information and best practices on channeling investments from the diaspora and sustainable
methods for working in emerging markets. This premier event will facilitate exceptional opportunities to
network with more than 300 business leaders from the U.S., the Caribbean and Latin America.
With keynote speakers from globally renowned companies and organizations being strategically gathered
in the Soul of the Caribbean, this conference further demarks Haiti and Latin America’s emerging role in the
global economy. The American Chamber of Commerce in Haiti is taking this annual conference one step
further by adding a day to address Haitian-American diaspora investment concerns.
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About AMCHAM
MISSION
AmCham Haiti’s mission is to promote trade and investments between the United States, Haiti and the
Americas through free trade, free markets, and free enterprise.
OBJECTIVE
Our objectives focus on 4 main points: rule of law, arbitration, trade facilitation and intellectual property rights.
We also have a strong interest in promoting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with our Members and with
the overall private sector in the country. We work hard to influence policy to promote a positive business
environment for our membership and external investors.
AmCham Haiti serves as a reliable source of information on regional trade and investment issues, a critical point
of communication between the AmChams in the region, members of the US Chamber of Commerce, and the
US government. Amcham Haiti is a vehicle for companies based in the US to invest in Haiti, find partners and
opportunities. We act as a coordinator of face-to-face interaction between business and government leaders
in the country.
ADVANCING BUSINESS IN HAITI
For over 30 years the American Chamber of Commerce in Haiti has been an influential voice of U.S. and haitian
business in Haiti. Today, joined together with the other Amchams in Latin America under the umbrella of
the Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America and the Caribbean (AACCLA) these 24
AmChams represent more than 20,000 companies and over 80% of U.S. investment in Latin America.
Working in partnership with the US Chamber of Commerce (the world’s largest business federation) and
AACCLA, AmCham Haiti is the advocate for US Business in Haiti.
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AMCHAM BOARD MEMBERS
Philippe R. Armand
President
CAH
Regine René Labrousse
Vice-President
BRANA
Mireille Mérové-Pierre
Treasurer
CABINET MÉROVÉPIERRE
Jean-Dany Pierre François
Secretary
COMME IL FAUT
Gilbert Gonzales
Assistant Treasurer
REBO
Cedric Chauvet
Assistant Secretary
DELTA
Carl Auguste Boisson
Member
E-POWER
Daniel Jadotte
Member
CERAMEX
Carl Momplaisir
Member
DIGICEL
www.amchamhaiti.com
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About AACCLA “Business Future of the Americas” conference
AACCLA serves as:
• a reliable source of information on regional trade and investment issues;
• a critical point of communication between the AmChams, members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and
the U.S. government;
• a vehicle for companies based in the U.S. to reach one of the largest business federations in the hemisphere;
• a coordinator of face-to-face interaction between business and government leaders of the Western
Hemisphere;
• a resource for publications produced by the AmChams, including: membership directories, business guides,
investment profiles, and magazines.
MISSION
AACCLA’s mission is to promote trade and investment between the United States and the countries of the
region through free trade, free markets, and free enterprise.
ADVANCING BUSINESS IN THE AMERICAS
For nearly a century, the American Chambers of Commerce (AmChams) have been the most influential voice
of U.S. business in Latin America and the Caribbean. Today, joined together in the Association of American
Chambers of Commerce in Latin America, these 24 AmChams represent more than 20,000 companies and
over 80% of U.S. investment in the region.
Acting in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce — the world’s largest business federation – AACCLA
has become the premier advocate for U.S. business in the Americas. AACCLA’s mission is to promote trade and
investment between the United States and the countries of the region through free trade, free markets, and
free enterprise.
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About HAITI
Haiti... The Soul of the Caribbean
Just a few years after the devastating January 2010 earthquake, Haiti has established a path toward peace and
democracy. A number of foreign investments such as the Marriott and Best Western Hotels in the West, The
Sonapi Industrial Park in the North and the tremendous success of companies such as Digicel and Jamaica
Broilers nationwide are undeniable testaments to the fact that Haiti is indeed open for business. Today, Haiti
looks to the future with optimistic enthusiasm and steadfast determination to play a vital role in the business
future of the Americas.
As History’s first free black republic, Haiti is proud of the historic battle it fought for the emancipation of
hundreds of thousands of slaves, ultimately helping to humanize the world, and making it a place where
people can claim their right to freedom and the pursuit of national security and prosperity. This is what makes
Haiti the Soul of the Caribbean.
Haiti is full of great surprises with unique flora and fauna and a rich cultural and historical patrimony. Haitian
people are friendly, welcoming and teaming with curiosity. The country offers many attractions including:
scenic panoramas, pristine beaches, yearlong sunshine, a rainbow of unique Caribbean colors and flavors,
inventive quality craftsmanship and a rich culture of music and dance. Here, tradition and modernity meld
together to the benefit and pleasure of visitors.
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SPONSORSHIP BENEFIT PACKAGES
Diamond
USD 35,000.00
Platinum
USD 25,000.00
12 VIP Tickets for Presidential Dinner • 6 VIP Seats to Keynote Address • 6 AACCLA BFA Conference
Tickets • Verbal recognition on stage and in media • Logo on conference stage • Priority booth
space • Listing in print and online advertisement • Use of logo on conference website • Right to
include information about your company in the welcome kit • Advertising on the reverse side of
the ticket • Entrance advertisement • Personal chauffeur with concierge service.
8 VIP Tickets for Presidential Dinner • 4 VIP Seats to Keynote Address • 4 AACCLA BFA Conference
Tickets • Verbal recognition on stage and in media • Logo on conference stage • Priority booth
space • Listing in print and online advertisement • Use of logo on conference website • Right to
include information about your company in the welcome kit.
Gold
USD 15,000.00
6 VIP Tickets for Presidential Dinner • 3 VIP Seats to Keynote Address • 3 AACCLA BFA Conference
Tickets • Verbal recognition in media • booth space • Listing in print and online ads • Use of logo
on conference website.
Silver
4 VIP Tickets for Presidential Dinner • 2 VIP Seats to Keynote Address • 2 AACCLA BFA Conference
Tickets • booth space • Listing in print and online ads • Use of logo on conference website.
USD 10,000.00
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BUDGET
Creative / Communication
15%
$ 45,000.00
Events / Logistics / Tours
35%
$ 105,000.00
Speakers 20%
$ 60,000.00
Consultant / Contractors
21.7%
$ 65,000.00
Other
8.3%
$ 25,000.00
$ 300,000.00
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The Marriott, Port-au-Prince
About the Marriott Hotel
Located in the center of Port-au-Prince’s commercial district, Haut Turgeau, the Marriott Haiti Port-au-Prince is
Haiti’s first 4-star, internationally branded hotel. Accessible via international flights and within 90-minutes of
the USA, the magnificent Marriott Port-au-Prince Hotel, provides world-class service to business and individual
travelers alike. All of its 175 guest rooms offer city views, top-notch connectivity and upscale amenities.
More importantly, the new Marriott Hotel is a testament to Haiti’s improved business climate and a sure sign
of the country’s expanding economic development.
This project is a pilot endeavor by the Marriott Group, which seeks to give its future developments throughout
the world, a more socially responsible approach, to invest itself more meaningfully within the countries where
it operates. Not only has Marriott created 175 sustainable jobs, it also provided the state of the art training
and education required for these jobs, adding momentum to the creation of a skilled-worked force for Haiti
budding economy.
The Marriot Hotel in Port au Prince is just another tell-tale sign that Haiti will play a dynamic role in the Business
Future of the Americas.
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For more information about the AACCLA 2015 Conference and Sponsorship opportunities, please contact
Cyndie Beauboeuf • [email protected]
18, Rue Moïse. Pétion-Ville, Haïti | (509) 2940-3024 / 2811-9092
www.amchamhaiti.com | [email protected]