Cross-Border Network Activation

Engages in activities to share economic information relevant to Italian businesses operating in the United States, supporting their visibility and operational capacity.

Established in 1976 at New York University, the organization administers and partners with NYU's Financial Aid Office to select recipients for the George E. Athans Scholarship Fund, providing financial support to students.

Co-organizes an annual shipping conference in New York City with the Norwegian American Chambers of Commerce, most recently the 31st Annual event.

Hosts virtual and in-person events including wine tastings, book signings, virtual museum tours, and roundtables on emerging topics like AI, to engage members and promote Hellenic-American ties.

Organizes an annual festival showcasing Greek film productions, expanded to include an international meeting platform for cinematographers from around the world.

Hosts the 73rd Annual Person of the Year Gala, honoring individuals such as Dr. John Coustas for their contributions to business and the Greek-American community.

Organizes practical workshops such as "Greek Taxes Made Simple" and hosts seminars on investment and tax implications for investors and the Greek diaspora, including participation in the Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum.

Hosts regular networking meet-ups, lecture series featuring business leaders, and an annual gala for young professionals in New York City through its Greek Young Professionals Network, which has nearly 4,500 members.

Engages in LEAP Atlantic, a collective of 20 bi-national chambers in New York, to support transnational business and cultural exchange.

Offers members event invitations, discounts, access to the membership directory, priority RSVPs, exclusive networking, corporate promotion via email announcements, and access to midtown workspace based on availability.

Promotes and strengthens economic and cultural relations between the United States and Greece through events, delegations, and engagement with Greek institutions and leaders.

Advocates on behalf of member businesses by facilitating engagement with government policymakers, community leaders, academic institutions, and economic development agencies to promote regional economic health and advance pro-growth policies. Participates in coalitions such as the USMCA Coalition and co-founded the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition to advance regional policy priorities.

Hosts and organizes events, speaker series, and programs—including AI education sessions, Small Business Bootcamps, and the BNP Forward leadership program—for businesses and professionals to build skills, share best practices, and foster collaboration. Events have drawn hundreds of attendees, including over 250 at an AI-focused event and nearly 100 small business owners at a bootcamp.

Offers programs and opportunities that enable businesses to build awareness, connect with peers, and access new customers through cost-effective engagement models.

Provides direct support to individual members and employers, and leads industry-wide initiatives for target industry clusters to improve their capacity to succeed. Partners with organizations like Bene-Care to support members on benefits, payroll, and HR decision-making.

Offers structured professional development programs including a three-month leadership potential program and an eight-month training program for current and emerging managers to build leadership and management skills.

Operates premium co-working spaces and state-of-the-art conference rooms and event spaces accessible to over 1,000 members in Western New York, supporting business collaboration and community programming.

Provides a digital member portal for contact and company listing management, invoice access and payment, and distribution of advocacy alerts and newsletters. Offers members access to exclusive content such as webinars, speaker series, and signature events.