Events

Swiss Amcham organizes a series of specialized briefings, panel discussions and seminars. Luncheons, Fireside Chats and other functions feature prominent personalities from business or public life.

Chamber positions

To assist its member companies in their international activities and to promote and facilitate better business relations between Switzerland and the United States of America, Swiss Amcham provides essential information about doing business in these markets, promotes both countries as advantageous places to do business. Swiss Amcham publishes regular articles on policy issues matters as well as studies (often in co-operation with renowned partners) on business-related topics.

Governing Bodies

The Swiss Amcham’s governing body is the Board of Directors. A number of Chapter Boards and Committees contribute substantially to the Chamber’s activities and programs. All members of the various Boards and Committees exercise these functions on a pro-bono basis.

Chamber Publications

In co-operation with renowned partners, Swiss Amcham conducts comprehensive studies covering business-related topics on a regular basis.

The Symbiosis - Remarkable synergy between Swiss companies and the US Economy

The Future of Swiss Companies in the USA (Report in co-operation with Accenture) (2023)

FULL REPORT ACCENTURE / SWISS AMCHAM (ENGLISH)

MEDIA RELEASE - THE FUTURE OF SWISS COMPANIES IN THE USA (ENGLISH)

MEDIENMITTEILUNG - AMERIKANISCHER MARKT STELLT FÜR SCHWEIZER UNTERNEHMEN VERMEHRT CHANCE UND WETTBEWERBSVORTEIL DAR (GERMAN)

Economics of change

Exploring opportunities and challenges of Swiss companies in the U.S. (Study in co-operation with Accenture) (2021)

Swiss Amcham Full Study (English)

Media Release - Future of Swiss Companies in the USA (English)

Switzerland needs global talent

New joint Deloitte-Swiss Amcham study (2020)

Deloitte/Swiss Amcham full study (English)

Deloitte/Swiss Amcham full study (German)

Press Release New Joint Deloitte/Swiss Amcham Study (English)

Press Release New Joint Deloitte/Swiss Amcham Study (German)

Press Release New Joint Deloitte/Swiss Amcham Study (French)

Switzerland Wake Up

Reinforcing Switzerland's Attractiveness to Multinationals (2019)

McKinsey/Swiss Amcham full study (English)

MCKINSEY/SWISS AMCHAM SUMMARY (ENGLISH)

MCKINSEY/SWISS AMCHAM VIDEO (ENGLISH)

The Swiss Aviation Ecosystem

Flying blind after 2030 (Study in co-operation with BCG) (2018)

The Swiss Aviation Ecosystem (English)

The Swiss Aviation Ecosystem (German)

Artikel Neue Zürcher Zeitung

Jobs Now

New study on CH-style Vocational Education and Training (2017)

Jobs Now booklet

New report - Jobs Now

Forbes article - Jobs Now

Clarity on Business Location Switzerland

Is Switzerland ready for business transformation? (2016)

Clarity on Business Location Switzerland

Tax Incentives for R&D in Switzerland

Joint Study 2015 of Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce and KPMG

Switzerland worldwide enjoys recognition as one of the countries with the highest innovation capacity. However, in order for innovations to succeed, research and development (R&D) is needed. R&D is the prerequisite for new products, services and technologies – and thus for continued economic growth.

Tax Incentives for R&D in Switzerland (English)