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Investment influenced by bill change
The EB5 Regional Center Program (EB5 RCP) has never really changed since its enactment in 1990 and was set at a minimum investment threshold of $500,000 for EB5 RCP and $1,000,000 for EB5 Direct Investments. Recent amendments will impact investments for existing and future investors. Leon Versfeld, Senior Immigration Attorney at Versfeld and Hugo Global Immigration Attorneys, explains:
Consuls share experiences of diplomacy
Influential role players in business and political landscape gathered at the sixth annual Women’s Day Summit held by the Georgia Women’s Chamber of Commerce to celebrate International Women’s Day.
SA CHAMBER USA celebrate international Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8 and commemorates the social, political, and economic achievements of women.
Meet our board: Secretary General – Mrs Michelle Naicker
Michelle Naicker is the Secretary General of the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA, a role she took up in August 2021, with a focus on growing the South African business network and community in the USA.
SACCUSA Chairman visits USA
Chairman of SACCUSA’s Board, Mr Robert Gumede, visited the USA for talks with chamber president Mr Neil Diamond. Discussions focused on improving the flow of trade, investment, and tourism between our two countries and the SADC economic development region.
Global Atlanta brings business and diplomats together
The largest Belgian business community in the USA can be found in Georgia. SACCUSA President Mr Neil Diamond recently met with Belgium Consul General, Mr Michel Gerebtzoff, during the Global Atlanta event.
Tourism initiative to kick-off
The Kruger National Park is one of South Africa’s best tourist attractions.
VISA delays a problem says SACCUSA
The ongoing delay in processing Visa applications has adversely affected South Africans who work in the USA
Investment between USA and Africa on the agenda
The African continent is overflowing with potential, and the USA is looking at avenues to enable trade and stimulate the flow of investment between itself and Africa. During a recent exploration visit to, amongst others, Nigeria, Namibia, Kenya and South Africa, the State Department identified key focus areas of interest – the creative industry, digital economy, agriculture, and manufacturing.
SACCUSA plays role in boosting trade relations with Zimbabwe
To strengthen regional trade ties and foster economic growth, SACCUSA has embarked on a collaborative partnership with the Zimbabwe Embassy and Ambassador HE Tadeous T. Chifamba. This cooperative endeavour aims to promote trade between Southern African countries, including Zimbabwe, and the United States.
Zimbabwean delegation promotes its country’s investment opportunities to the USA
Zimbabwe’s vast reserves of rare earth minerals and lithium, which are crucial components in the production of electric vehicle batteries, was one of the many important discussion points on the agenda during a recent high-level Zimbabwean trade delegation visit to Atlanta.
South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA) supports Zimbabwean Trade delegation to Atlanta
The President of the SA Chamber USA (SACCUSA) had the privilege of meeting the Zimbabwean Ambassador during a recent Zimbabwe trade delegation visit to the Southeastern USA. The meeting provided an opportunity to strengthen relations between the South African and Zimbabwean business diasporas.