Singapore is looking towards closer partnerships with American firms, as the country reforms its healthcare system. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung has referred to the US as the “inventor” and Singapore as the “implementer”. He referenced several areas of potential cooperation – for instance, digital health could give a boost to the Healthier SG strategy.
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Zapkad provides complimentary digital business cards to any charity organisation in Singapore. Beneficiaries today include AWWA, Care Corner, Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital, Montfort Care, Singapore Cancer Society and THKMC with total value worth over $30,000 per annum. By using our solution, it helps these organisations eliminate paper cards and reduce their carbon footprint.
At Chubb, we encourage the development of initiatives that reflect our employees’ commitment to the needs of our local communities. Through local volunteer projects and other initiatives, Chubb supports employee giving and volunteerism with a variety of programs. We are firm believers that positive contributions to the fabric of our communities return long-lasting benefits to society, our employees and our company.
Our flagship Corporate Community Day (CCD) aims to help AmCham Singapore members build stronger ties with Singapore through local community work. CCD symbolizes the continued commitment of our members to the Singapore community, and focuses on cultivating local relationships and promoting the spirit of volunteerism. Since 2003, AmCham has partnered with the U.S. Embassy in celebrating our commitment to social development in Singapore.
Since 2003, AmCham has partnered with the U.S. Embassy in celebrating our commitment to social development in Singapore.
Set up in 1997, the North East Community Development Council (CDC) is part of the People’s Association and one of the five CDCs in Singapore. It serves a population of over 964,000 residents in four Group Representative Constituencies (GRCs) and two Single Member Constituencies (SMCs). They are: Aljunied, Pasir Ris – Punggol, Seng Kang, Tampines GRCs, Hougang and Punggol West SMCs. North East CDC administers local assistance programmes and works closely with community and corporate partners to plan outreach programmes to promote bonding and social cohesion. North East CDC is headed by Mayor Desmond Choo
Tampines Changkat Citizens’ Consultative Committee (CCC) Community Development and Welfare Fund Committee (CDWF) organises many initiatives for our needy residents to help alleviate some of the increase in the cost of living on top of existing government measures and assistance to tackle the rising cost of living. Our financial support programmes have been benefitting about 600 less privileged residents annually. Some of our programmes include Groceries Bags Distributions, Bursaries, Community Fridge as well as Pop-up Grocery @ Tampines Changkat.
Pop-up Grocery @ Tampines Changkat is a collaboration between Tampines Changkat CCC CDWF and various organisations to provide less privileged families at Tampines Changkat with more groceries and household support in a bid to prevent food wastage. Tampines Changkat CCC CDWF is heartened to forge partnerships with various partners to meet the challenges ahead as one people and we see more organizations coming forward to contribute in any way they can. Pop-up Grocery is set up to provide groceries for at least 100 beneficiaries including home deliveries made for immobile seniors.
ADVANCING GENDER DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE
AmCham Singapore believes that empowering women fuels thriving economies in Singapore and the region. Conditions for successful businesses are closely related to the position of women, and this is the key driver to launching AmCham Women. We aim to achieve our mission through raising awareness, training, and providing greater access to leadership opportunities, connections, and resources to better equip our members. AmCham Women is the Chamber’s primary gender diversity and inclusion platform and network launched in April, 2018.
The objective of the HERo Awards is to recognize the significant efforts made by both individuals and organizations towards the advancement of gender diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Launched in 2019 to commemorate International Women’s Day, The AmCham Women HERo Awards recognize and showcase the achievements of individuals and companies in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion and advancing women in leadership.
The AmCham Women HERo Awards 2021 application is now open. Please click here to submit a nomination.
Trailblazer of the Year (Individual: 1 MNC and 1 SME)
Ally of the Year (Individual: 1 MNC and 1 SME)
Outstanding Achievement for Gender Inclusion (Company: 1 MNC and 1 SME)
Application deadline: October 14, 2021
Announcement of winners: November 18, 2021 (At the In-person AmCham Women HERo Awards Event)
For more information on award categories, application questions and assessment criteria, please click here.
For further queries, please contact the AmCham Special Projects Team at sp@amcham.com.sg.
AmCham Women movement is proudly supported by AmCham Women Champions Citi, J&J and Center for Creative Leadership:
AmCham’s signature event celebrating International Women’s Day features distinguished male and female business leaders with a focus on diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
The Pioneers gala dinner raises awareness of diversity and inclusion issues through celebrating and featuring transformational global leaders in the private, public, and non-profit sectors that share AmCham Women’s mission.
AmCham Singapore conferences bring together speakers and attendees from the government and private sector to share and exchange insights around topics of interest within the business landscape. These conferences aim to address key industry issues and inspire collaborative action within and across industries.
The inaugural Regional Economic Conference brings together local and regional stakeholders to foster discussions focused on building a resilient and interconnected region.
The Healthcare Conference explores new solutions and opportunities for stronger partnerships amongst policymakers, industry leaders, healthcare professionals and key stakeholders to achieve better patient outcomes for a healthier Singapore.
The Human Capital Conference focuses on the challenges and opportunities in developing talent for tomorrow within the changing human capital landscape across the region.
The City Hall Dialogues is AmCham’s initiative to step-up the Chamber’s advocacy efforts with the Singapore Government. The Dialogue offers exclusive access to senior Singapore Government Officials in an intimate closed-door setting, in order to hear their thoughts and engage them on their priorities. Named after the Singapore Government’s first post-colonial home, the City Hall Dialogue pays tribute to the progress made by Singapore and seeks to build new bridges between the Singapore Government and AmCham member companies.
Event Format: Guest-of-Honor, by-invitation only closed-door, with lunch served.
Attendees: Less than 20 AmCham member company senior executives.
Held each April, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) convenes the AmCham business community to elect the Board of Governors and vote on Chamber issues that require a vote by the membership. The Chairman of the Board also delivers the state of the chamber address. The AGM also features keynote speakers from the American business community, and our partners in the Singapore and U.S. governments. The AGM also recognizes member companies’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) excellence through the AmCham CARES Awards.
Guests-of-Honor:
2022 – Minister Chan Chun Sing
2021 – Minister Ong Ye Kung
2020 – Virtual Ceremony
2019 – President Halimah Yacob
Event Format:
Luncheon, AmChamCARES awards ceremony and red carpet, Keynote by government official (U.S. and Singapore)
Attendees:
300-400+ business leaders, board members, co-chairs
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The Balestier Series hosts distinguished Singaporean leaders from key sectors and Singapore Ministers who address AmCham members on subjects of significance. Launched in 2014, AmCham’s Balestier Series celebrates two centuries of economic and commercial exchange between Singapore and the United States. The Series is named after Joseph Balestier, the first consul to Singapore for the United States who served from 1837 to 1852.
Event Format: Keynote with Q&A, Luncheon
Attendees: 100-200+ Senior business leaders, board members, co-chairs, government officials, VIP guests of AmCham.
