Provides references to the principal business associations, indicating which accept U.S. companies. Describes the primary roles of those associations and to what extent they influence government actions.
Last Published: 6/17/2019
American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce – E-mail:  president@amcham.gr
The American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) is open to all businesses and individuals regardless of country. Its main purposes are to boost Greek-American relations and trade, create business partnerships between those countries, and provide assistance in imports and exports.  The AMCHAM represents the American Business community in meetings with the Government serving as an advisory body.
 
The Propeller Club of the United States – E-mail: propclub@otenet.gr
The Propeller Club has no restrictions related to membership, except for an annual or a life time fee.  The Propeller Club has limited to no influence to political decisions, while it mainly serves as a social and business hub for people involved but not limited to the Shipping sector.
 
Association of Pharmaceutical Companies of Greece (SFEE) - E-mail:  sfee@sfee.gr
Current members include both Greek and foreign multinational subsidiaries.  SFEE serves as an advisory body to the Greek Government aiming to promote the interests of pharmaceutical companies. 
 
Athens Association of Commercial Agents & Brokers  (Only in Greek) – E-mail: aaca@otenet.gr
In order to become a member, one just needs to have the necessary permit of becoming an Import-Export Commercial Agent, which is obtainable after a request to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.  The Association’s objective is to promote the interests of its members, make information available, settle disputes etc.  The Association has limited to no influence over political decisions.
 
Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry  – E-mail: president@acci.gr
Membership is open to anyone running a business in the Attica area.  This association represents, supports, and promotes entrepreneurship and advises the government in formulating policies.
 
Federation of Greek Food Industries (SEVT) – E-mail:  sevt@sevt.gr
SEVT membership is made up of Greece’s food and beverage companies, but also includes sectoral associations.  SEVT’s mission is to facilitate the development of an environment where food and beverage companies, regardless of size, can meet consumer and society needs, and at the same time compete effectively for smart, sustainable, and inclusive growth.  SEVT represents the Greek Food & Beverage sector in the national, European, and Non-European International arena.  Foreign companies can become members of SVET if they own a branch in the Greek market.
 
Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) – E-mail: info@sev.org.gr
Members of SEV are companies that are active in Greece.  Serving as the voice of Employers and Enterprises, SEV seeks to create the needed conditions to encourage entrepreneurship improve the competitiveness of the Greek companies.  Its committees serve a powerful instrument for policy and strategy making.
 
Hellenic Central Union of Chambers of Commerce & Industry (website not working) - E-mail: keeuhcci@uhc.gr
The Union that represents all chambers of commerce (more than 56) throughout Greece.  It is the main advisory body, representing the views of all the Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Greece, which influences the economic policy and decisions of the Greek Government.
 
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhARMA) - E-mail: epapatax@its.jnj.com 
Membership is limited to U.S. pharmaceutical companies.  PhRMA and its member companies encourage the GoG to recognize and protect innovation in the pharmaceutical sector by ensuring efficient and timely government pricing and Social Security Funds reimbursement procedures for medicines as well as protect the interests of U.S. industry.
 
Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry  - E-mail: evep@pcci.gr  and  secretariat@pcci.gr
Membership is open to anyone that has a business in the Piraeus area.  The association represents, supports, and promotes entrepreneurship and it advises the government in formulating policies.
 
Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) – E-mail: gramproedrou@central.tee.gr    and  president@central.tee.gr
Non-Greek individuals can become members of “TEE” if they possess an engineering degree and pass an examination.  “TEE” acts as an advisory body to the Greek state about issues within its scope and only upon request.
 
Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce and Industry  - E-mail: sec@ebeth.gr
Membership is open to anyone that has a running business in the area of Thessaloniki.  This association represents, supports, and promotes entrepreneurship and it advises the government in formulating policies.
 
Union of Greek Shipowners - E-mail: ugs@ath.forthnet.gr
Membership is open to Greek Ship-owners.  Major ship-owners have the ability to influence the Greek government.

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