GUATEMALA COMMITTEE

Mission of the Committee

The purpose of this committee is to provide support and assist Guatemalan immigrant businesses in the United States to improve their economic and educational conditions through trade and commerce. The committee is also committed to defending against economic discrimination targeting Guatemalan immigrants and to helping build strong business and trade relationships between the local Guatemalan community and the people and government of Guatemala.

Other Purposes

In addition to its mission, the committee also has the following charitable goals:

  • Support the Republic of Guatemala in the development and implementation of business strategies.
  • Promote business opportunities in Guatemala to U.S.-based companies.
  • Foster strong relationships with the U.S. government and its agencies to secure funding for projects and programs in Guatemala.
  • Develop humanitarian programs and projects aimed at improving conditions in Guatemala.

A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Committee

Through this entity, the Chamber gains access to resources and support that will benefit small businesses, especially those owned by Guatemalan immigrants. The committee will focus on:

  • Providing training and financial aid.
  • Encouraging trade and project development between the U.S. and Guatemala.
  • Raising the standard of living and employment opportunities, particularly in regions with high migration to the United States.

Guatemala Trade Agreement

About the Agreement with the Ministry of Guatemala

Information on the agreement between the Ministry and this Chamber is forthcoming.

Cámara Guatemalteco Americana de Migrantes y Retornados (CAMIGUA)

Misión y Objetivos

La Cámara Guatemalteco Americana de Migrantes y Retornados (CAMIGUA) es una iniciativa organizada por LAMETRO para:

  • Apoyar, incrementar e incentivar el comercio, la inversión y las relaciones bilaterales entre Estados Unidos y Guatemala.
  • Enfocarse especialmente en las áreas marginadas y de alta migración desde Guatemala hacia Estados Unidos.

Objetivos Específicos

  • Fomentar y defender los intereses del comercio y el sistema de libre empresa, con énfasis en el migrante guatemalteco, como herramienta de desarrollo económico y social para Guatemala y Estados Unidos.
  • Ofrecer una asociación voluntaria con personas, organizaciones e instituciones de Guatemala y EE.UU., para buscar:
    • Oportunidades de negocio bilateral.
    • Proyectos de desarrollo económico.
    • Colaboración basada en la ayuda mutua y recíproca.
  • Operar sin fines de lucro, en favor de sus miembros y de las comunidades involucradas.