The U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce (USMCOC) Northeast Chapter is dedicated to promoting and facilitating business, trade and investments between the two countries. It began in 1921 in New York City and is one of the most important forums in New York for discussing the economic, business and financial relations between Mexico and the United States.
Attending our events are USMCOC-NE members and non-members and a wide range of professionals: investors, investment bankers, rating agencies, fund and asset managers, consultants, legal and tax advisors, and energy and infrastructure companies.
Here are highlights from a few of the chapter’s recent events.
Our events include USMCOC-NE members and non-members and a wide range of professionals: institutional investors, investment bankers, rating agencies, fund and asset managers, consultants, legal and tax advisors, and energy and infrastructure companies.
Here are highlights from a few of the chapter’s recent events.
June 16
Mexico: Mid-term Election & Results
Opposition parties and civil society made their voi- ces heard more strongly than ever before, and there was plenty of buzz about the status of Mexico as it moves forward. Political and economic analysts have shared their opinions since the election but an important set of voices have, in recent years, gained more influence within this discussion: the financial and political media.
June 17
Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life
Members of the chapter attended the exhibit “Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life” which was held at the New York Bota- nical Gardens in the Bronx. Kahlo is one of the most recognized and iconic Mexi- can artists. Her artwork truly came to life at this event. The exhibit was sponsored by the Consulate General of Mexico in New York, Mexican Tourism Board and the Mexican Cultural Institute.
July 27
Broadway Meets Wall Street
Chamber members joined with R. Evolucion Latina for a true Latin American Broadway experience in New York City. This unique networking event provided the perfect platform for attendees to meet and mingle with other business professionals as well as some of the most successful Latin performers on Broadway.
August 11
Members Only Roundtable
As a new initiative, USNCOC- NE began hosting a bimon- thly roundtable to discuss the economic and business environments of the U.S. and Mexico. The August roundtable focused on Mexico’s oil and gas sector, and the global and domestic economic challenges facing Mexico.
August 24
North American Sustainable Economic Development
The initiatives of NAFTA continue to bring together the economies of the U.S., Mexico and Canada—the largest free trade agreement in the world, connecting 450 million people and producing $17 trillion worth of goods and services annually. This event focused on the trade structures in the Americas: how trade is currently conducted in the Western Hemisphere and how it continues to evolve.
September 2
Current Global Economic Uncertainty and Its Effects on Mexico’s Performance
Natixis, a regional chamber member, hosted a presentation and conversation with Patrick Artus, chief economist of Natixis Global Asset Management, S.A. in their midtown offices. Artus is re- cognized as one of the most influential and respected economists in France.
September 9
Foreign Artistic Community in New York
This informative conversation covered legal and tax issues related to foreign professionals in the artistic and entertainment industries in New York. It was hosted by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. Discussion topics included recommended types of sponsorships foreigners should seek out, various visa classifications, immigrant visa Green Card options, tax compliance issues for foreign nationals, tax implications when relocating to the U.S., strategies to minimize U.S. income taxes, specific issues for artists and entertainers, digital space, compliance, privacy laws and regulations
September 15
El Grito: Mexico’s Independence Day Celebration
We celebrated Mexico’s Independence day in New York City with our Young Professionals Network. The consul general of Mexico was our guest of honor. She conduc- ted the official Grito ceremony as 400+ members of the community joined in the festivities with live mariachis.
