AmCham hosts inaugural Networking Happy Hour

The American Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (AmCham) hosted its first ‘Networking Happy Hour’ with 60 members and guests from the business community. U.S. Ambassador Patricia Butenis, Deputy Chief of Mission Valerie Fowler, and other U.S. Embassy officials joined the event at the Colombo Hilton. In addition to socializing with other business people, guests enjoyed American food and various games.

AmCham President Moji Akingbade spoke of the strength of Sri Lankan and U.S. commercial interests, and highlighted the importance of such networking events, in expanding business partnerships and opportunities. The function also provided new member companies an opportunity to promote their products and develop new contacts.

Established in 1992, AmCham represents over 270 companies employing tens of thousands of Sri Lankans in nearly every major aspect of the country’s economy.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka, a non-profit association founded in 1992, brings together more than 270 leading Sri Lankan and American companies based in Sri Lanka engaged in trade, business and investment activities between Sri Lanka and the United States of America.