New York Uruguayan Chamber of Commerce 130 West 42nd Street, Suite #714 New York, NY 10036 (212) 398-8600 www.uruguaychamber.org uruguaychamber@uruguaychamber.org

NYUCC - HISTORY The New York Uruguayan Chamber of Commerce (NYUCC) was founded in May 2010 by a group of business leaders interested in expanding commerce between Uruguay and the United States. It has been officially incorporated since August 2010 and it operates through its officers, its Board of Directors and Advisory Council. The organization is officially incorporated in the State of New York and is registered with the Internal Revenue Service. The NYUCC consists of a group of businesses and individuals. As it began receiving greater recognition and support from the business communities both in the U.S. and in Uruguay, the Chamber began expanding its membership to include a wide-array of businesses, professionals and non-profit entities, all ranging in size, revenue, and sector. The NYUCC is an independent, not-for-profit business organization. It is funded by its member companies and its own revenue generating programs.

NYUCC Mission: To close the gap that may exist between American firms that have limited understanding of the Uruguayan market, and Uruguayan business owners who wish to do business in the United States. Vision: To increase the ability of its member businesses to compete efficiently and effectively in the mainstream business environment both domestically and internationally. Objective: To assist its members and to facilitate commercial relations between the U.S. and Uruguay. It aims to act as a channel that facilitates trade and investment with Uruguay, while promoting market competitiveness. To increase membership and through our members, to make known the goals of the Chamber.

NYUCC - BENEFITS AND SERVICES Connections – With sources of information of importers and exporters in the U.S. Network – With other members of the Chamber. Access to Infrastructures and Venues – To carry out meetings and events. Legal and Financial Services – To assist and inform our members. Tax Advisory Services – To do business in the U.S., and to organize and operate a business in this country. Commercial Research – To look for business opportunities, or to investigate the financial standing of U.S. companies. Tourism and Travel Information – For business trips to and from this country. Marketing Exposure – Of our members and the products and services they offer. Advertising Opportunities – Through our website, publications and events. Brandname: Uruguay – Monthly newsletter with information and advice. Virtual Office – To operate in the U.S. without an actual physical presence in this country. Participation in Luncheons and Conferences – To network with other members, and to learn and acquire valuable information. Many more…

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NYUCC - ACCOMPLISHMENTS June 2010: NYUCC signs its first mutual cooperation agreement with CAPYMEF (Cámara de Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas de Formosa – Argentina). Meeting with the President of The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce . August 2010: Legal Incorporation of NYUCC in the State of New York. Approval of Bylaws. Registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). First Official Meeting of Directors. Dra. Adriana Lissidini, Consul-General of Uruguay in NY, joins NYUCC as Honorary Chairman. Began providing Legal Advisory services to members. September 2010: 94 Members. Participation in Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) Meeting. Attained access to databases such as LEXIS-NEXIS and those of The US International Trade Commission. Provided Members with the first NYUCC – Economic Advisory Newsletter (Brandname:Uruguay). Official Presentation to Uruguayan Governmental Authorities: Presidency and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Began intensive meeting process in efforts to finding commercial opportunities for Uruguayan businesses.

NYUCC - OBJECTIVES LONG-TERM OBJECTIVES: To become the leading channel that facilitates and promotes trade and investment between the USA and Uruguay. To be seen as the key institution of Uruguayan commercial reference in the New York Tri-State Area. To be the chamber of commerce focusing on Uruguayan-USA relations with the strongest presence and activity in the United States. To reach 500 active members by December 31, 2015.

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NYUCC - STRENGTHS Centrally located in New York City (Times Square) Working relationship with Uruguayan Governmental Authorities Formation of a Board of Directors and Advisory Council with individuals that have valuable experience and trajectory NYUCC Team committed to the success of the Organization

NYUCC - MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES Sponsor Members - 3 Representatives Access to Members Only Pages Display and Advertisement on Website and all Chamber Publications Free Entry to NYUCC Sponsored Events Subscription: $1000.00 per year Corporate Members (> 5 Employees) - 2 Representatives Access to Members Only Pages Subscription: $400.00 per year Associate Member (≤ 5 Employees) - 1 Representative Access to Members Only Pages Subscription: $200.00 per year Non-Profit Organizations - 1 Representative Access to Members Only Pages Subscription: $200.00 per year Individual/Student – 1 Representative Access to Members Only Pages Subscription: $100.00 per year

NYUCC – BECOME A MEMBER Complete and send the NYUCC – Registration Document (See Attachment) to membership@uruguaychamber.org To pay the corresponding membership fee, please choose one of the following options: Deposit at the Bank of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay (BROU) Pay via credit card ***For specific payment instructions, please contact our offices + 1-212-398-8600 or uruguaychamber@uruguaychamber.org.

NYUCC - STAFF AND CONTACT INFORMATION Dr. Jorge W. Moreira - President jorge.moreira@uruguaychamber.org Lic. Héctor E. Goñi - Vice-President hector.goni@uruguaychamber.org Ms. Carolina Rios - Director of Marketing and Membership carolina.rios@uruguaychamber.org 130 West 42nd Street, Ste. #714 T: (212) 398-8600 New York, NY 10036 F: (212) 398-9425 www.uruguaychamber.org uruguaychamber@uruguaychamber.org