The Alhambra-US Chamber of Commerce provides a myriad of services that add value to the commercial efforts of our members and clients. Many of these services are useful to non-commercial entities as well.
Basic Business Services
Our basic business services incorporate straight-forward solutions that meet the needs of our members and clients. These include the presentation of targeted business and market data to help companies make decisions (including, as needed, original research by the Chamber) as well as basic analysis and recommendations based on this data. Sample services include but are not limited to:
- Customized reports offering market data and analysis
- Competition analysis
- Market entry summary and analysis
- Partner identification services
- Company profiles and contact information for potential customers, suppliers or partners
Business Consulting Services
The Chamber’s consulting services provide our clients with intensive original research to inform their decision-making process as well as high level analysis and recommendation addressing their specific requirements. Advisory business services include but are not limited to:
- Independent or non-chamber visits to OIC nations
- Opportunity identification/exploitation
- Product development and market penetration
- Personal introductions and relationship building services
- Deal closing
Translation Services
The Chamber provides translation services between English and the major languages used by Muslim-majority nations.
Cultural Consulting/Protocol Services
Translating cultural concepts, attitudes and ideas from one market to another is equally important as language translation.
- The Alhambra-US Chamber works with members to help them avoid cultural pitfalls and ensure that ideas, products and services are packaged and marketed across cultural boundaries in fashion that will be well received.
- The Chamber also provides classes and literature on basic business etiquette and cultural customs in target markets.
Document Copying Service
The Chamber makes facilities available for notary and certified copy/reproduction services for a variety of legal, business and bonded documents.
Legislation Monitoring
Working with multiple regulatory regimes and jurisdictions represents one of the most complicated and challenging aspects of international business. The Chamber can keep its members apprised of relevant major legislative or regulatory developments within the US and key Muslim-majority nations.
Professional Development Courses
The Chamber offers a variety of professional development courses that add value to members’ business activities. Sample courses include:
- Introduction to Business Arabic (or other OIC languages)
- Introduction to Business English
- International Business Protocol
- Cultural Familiarity classes
- “Fundamentals of Exporting” workshops
- Management/Leadership training seminars
- Visa and immigration law seminars
- External communications and social media training
Referral Services
In areas where the Chamber does not directly or indirectly provide services, we can make referrals to our members and clients for a variety of professional and business services.
Visa Services
Visas are essential tools for doing business in the modern world. They are absolutely critical for accessing the world’s biggest market, the United States — but are more challenging than ever to obtain. The Chamber offers our members and clients sponsorship and support in obtaining these vital documents. With almost 30 years experience in the field and a qualified immigration attorney on our team, the Chamber is an ideal partner to help you obtain entry and business visas for the U.S. as well as answering all your questions about this sometimes complicated process.
Other Services
We are open to assisting our members outside the realm of our listed services. If you have any additional ideas to help you accomplish your US-OIC goals, contact us and we look forward to discussing the particulars with you.
