Dear Sir / Madam,

This letter is your invitation to join the American Chamber of Commerce - Greater Tianjin Branch (AmCham-Tianjin), the first organization representing US companies and individuals doing business in the Greater Tianjin area.

AmCham - Greater Tianjin Branch is a voluntary organization of business people with activities in Tianjin, China. We are in our eighth year of existence and already have more than 100 members representing major US companies in Tianjin. AmCham Tianjin has grown apace with the dramatic influx of American businesses into the China market. The chamber's mission is to provide a forum for Americans engaged in business in Tianjin and to work with Chinese and U.S. government authorities to help foster vibrant and constructive commercial relations between the two countries.
AmCham Tianjin invites you to join and share your skills, experience and ideas so that to make the organization stronger.

AmCham Tianjin is a rapidly growing organization offering three types of membership: Corporate, Individual and Associate. Please see details on page 2 to determine which best suits your particular interest.

Benefits of Membership:

Meetings and Events:
1. Ongoing opportunity for business and social networking through monthly meetings, committee meetings and AmCham sponsored social gatherings and sporting events.
2. Invitations to AmCham sponsored seminars on topics of interest to the American business community in Tianjin. AmCham invites prominent American and local speakers from the public and private sectors. Past speakers have included high-level U.S. government officials, Chinese government officials, industry experts, professional consulting experts, scholars and Specialists on China and the Asia-Pacific region as well.
3. A Channel to promote trade commerce and investment between U.S. business and China in the Tianjin area.
4. Positive exposure to the local community by supporting local charities and businesses.
5. Ongoing opportunity for sharing ideas and skills with other AmCham members and enjoying the gatherings and meetings.

Publications:
1. Free delivery of "AmCham Tianjin Newsletter", a monthly newsletter with a circulation of 10,000 in Tianjin, filled with information of interest to the AmCham community.
2. The annual Membership Directory offers a comprehensive listing, both in English and Chinese, of AmCham-Tianjin member companies and their representatives, as well as individual members. The directory also provides useful information about other resources in Tianjin, the Chinese government, the U.S. Embassy, and important facts for business executives in China.
3. www.amchamtianjin.org is our interactive website aiming to make the best use of the Internet to reach our AmCham-Tianjin members. Our 'Members Only' Section provides much information about member companies as well as the AmCham Organization.

US Embassy:
1. Embassy Briefings with key US Embassy officials.
2. Business Visa Service privilege at US Embassy for AmCham members. This service, designed in cooperation with U.S. Embassy, allows qualified U.S. companies with membership in AmCham-China to conveniently apply for U.S. Visas for their Chinese staff and business associates.

Other Benefits:
1. Eligibility to become an affiliated member of AmCham-China (Beijing) for a reduced cost of 450 USD.
2. AmCham presents programs of interest to members as well as their spouses. These programs could be helpful in the integration into the Tianjin local life for the entire family. Programs include: family trip, bowling, golfing, fishing, picnics and other social gatherings.
3. AmCham Member Discount programs-discounts given to our membership cardholders at restaurants, hotels and transportation and living services.

Membership Categories:

Corporate: Any company with at least 50% American ownership, established or having a representative in the Greater Tianjin Area (Any number of non-voting representatives from each Corporate Member may also join).

Individual: Any U.S. citizen resident in the Greater Tianjin Area, 21 years of age or above, who is engaged in business or a profession in the Greater Tianjin Area, but whose company does not qualify for the Corporate Membership.

Associate: Any company not qualified for corporate membership, but whose business relationship in the U.S. or U.S. company are such that their membership in the American Chamber of Commerce- Greater Tianjin Branch will, in the opinion of the Board of Governors, contribute toward the objectives of the organization. Please provide a brief description of your commercial relationship with the U.S.

Note: Companies formed, founded or incorporated outside the United States can become AmCham members as long as they have significant investment or operational interests in the U.S.

How to join?

1. Read the Membership Categories above.
2. Complete attached application form or download the form from our website www.amchamtianjin.org and submit this form to the AmCham Office.
3. Attach a copy of the identity page of your passport.
4. Attach a copy of your business license in China.
For representative offices, attach a copy of your company registration certificate
5. Attach your business card (in both English and Chinese if available).
6. Return the form and attachments to the AmCham Tianjin office.

Note: Your application and documents will be reviewed by the AmCham-Tianjin Board of Governors. Upon approval, you will receive an invoice for membership dues. Membership becomes effective only upon receipt of membership dues.
Membership is valid for the calendar year in which the application is approved (i.e., all memberships expire on December 31). Memberships may be transferred but are not refundable. Membership transfers must be approved by the AmCham-Tianjin Board of Governors.

If you have any questions, please contact Jane Yao or Amy An, Membership Manager at the AmCham office. Telephone: (022) 2312-2517/66217180, fax: (022) 2312-2519/66217181 or email secretary@amchamtianjin.org. We appreciate your consideration in this matter and hope to have you as part of our exciting and growing organization. More online: www.amchamtianjin.org

Sincerely,

Steve Tam
Chairman
The American Chamber of Commerce-Tianjin