The Russian American Chamber of Commerce in the USA is nonprofit dedicated to strengthening intercultural and economic ties between Russian and American businesses. Representing over 200 members, with its professional staff in the Atlanta headquarters and New York City representative office, and partners in major cities in the CIS, the Chamber effectively advocates the trade and investment interests of its members between the U.S. and CIS countries. The Chamber focuses on assisting companies and organizations in developing effective business strategies based on establishing and sustaining viable international partnerships. Through market research and case analysis techniques, the Chamber aims to provide valuable and reliable information about business opportunities and potential partners, relevant government regulations, cultural norms and practices, and to advise on a broad range of issues, from establishing initial contacts to managing long-term business risk. Additionally, the Chamber conducts events such as forums, conferences, business roundtables and workshops to connect American businesses with their counterparts in the 15 Eurasian countries covered by the Chamber. Since 2005, the Chamber's consultants have helped facilitate more than $500 million worth of U.S. exports and U.S.-Eurasian business collaboration.