THE NORWEGIAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
MID-ATLANTIC CHAPTER, INC. (NACC MA)
Creating International Business Opportunities

OVERVIEW
The Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Inc. is a non-profit membership organization formed to promote trade, create business opportunities, professional relationships, and goodwill between the U.S. Mid-Atlantic Region and Norway. NACC MA serves innovative Norwegian and American companies and experienced professionals seeking to develop international business opportunities and expand their professional network. Located in Washington, D.C., the Chamber provides access to vital business and professional resources from the public and private sector and a doorway to significant commercial opportunities in the U.S. and Norway. With a diverse membership portfolio of over 150 corporate and individual members, NACC MA offers an exceptional membership opportunity in a globally connected business network.

PURPOSE
As a business-oriented networking organization, NACC MA connects business, government, and industry representatives in the U.S. and Norway, helping them to identify strategic partners and resources, reach potential customers, and develop business opportunities. Through value-added membership programs, including high-profile networking events and active business-sector committees, the Chamber creates a dynamic forum for productive networking and focused collaboration. In addition to creating a collaborative business environment, NACC MA programs link members to an extended network of regional, national, and international organizations. This extended network includes leading multinational corporations, global fi nancial institutions, foreign embassies, trade associations, economic development agencies, academic/research centers, and public policy and non-profit organizations.

HISTORY
Founded in March of 2002 to serve and represent the Norwegian-American business community in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic Region, NACC MA has enjoyed rapid development and become a significant business organization. Under the leadership of current President Atle B. Nordvik, the Chamber has grown to become one of the largest and most active of the eight affiliated chapters of the Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce. NACC MA's member-driven business committees have succeeded in creating dialogue and connection among members sharing common business interests and shared challenges. NACC MA programs have created many opportunities for peer introductions, professional exchange, and business development. NACC MA social and holiday events, including an Annual Christmas Dinner and Spring Party, have created fellowship and community, and become an enjoyable part of NACC MA membership. Since its inception, NACC MA has benefited from a close working relationship with the Royal Norwegian Embassy. This important relationship has offered NACC MA members access to visiting high-level Norwegian politicians, embassy-sponsored business and industry programs, and important cultural events. The Chamber has also developed relationships with Innovation Norway, the Norwegian trade promotion organization, Friends of Norway Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives, Nordic chambers of commerce, and other influential organizations in the U.S. and Norway. Today, these important relationships serve as the foundation for NACC MA's continued success in serving its members, who are part of a growing international business network.

STRUCTURE
NACC MA has adopted by-laws and is governed by an elected Board of Directors and Executive Committee. The Chamber is fortunate to have Knut Vollebaek, the Norwegian Ambassador to the U.S., as Honorary Chairman. As a membership-focused organization, the Chamber has diverse business-sector committees that embrace the key commercial, political, and cultural relationships that exist between the U.S. and Norway. Ongoing committee activities emphasize common interests, shared challenges, and opportunities for collaboration. The Business-Sector Committees include:

• Defense Technologies
• Government Relations
• International Trade & Finance
• Seafood & Agriculture
• IT & Communications
• Shipping & Marine Technologies
• Social, Culture, & Tourism
• Young Professionals

MEMBERSHIP
NACC MA members represent an international business network of innovative companies and experienced professionals engaged in U.S. - Norway business development and professional collaboration. Our members include leading companies with national and global reach as well as distinguished professionals from a variety of fields and backgrounds. NACC MA members include executives, attorneys, consultants, economists, diplomats, government/international relations professionals, scientists, entrepreneurs, young professionals, and students. With such a diverse membership, NACC MA offers an outstanding networking opportunity and forum for international business development and professional exchange. NACC MA membership is open to all organizations and individuals. Categories of membership include: Corporate (Red, Blue, and White), Individual, Young Professional, Student and Family. For more information on membership, please visit the Membership site.

NACC MA offers an outstanding
networking opportunity and
forum for international
business development and
professional exchange.