The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) is a non-profit, independent business networking, information and assistance organizations that works to develop Norwegian-American business relations and support companies actively investing in both countries. We are comprised of US, Norwegian and international member companies and are the leading arena for transatlantic business interest. AmCham is focused primarily upon event facilitation, member-to-member business assistance and advocacy initiatives. AmCham was formally constituted as a Norwegian business association in January 1998. Its antecedents however, extend back to 1958 when the American Club was founded in Oslo. In 1999, AmCham and the Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC Oslo) merged. AmCham Norway is one of 117 worldwide AmChams accredited by the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington D.C.