{"id":80626,"date":"2026-06-18T20:09:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T20:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amchamedellin.com\/?p=80626"},"modified":"2026-06-18T20:48:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T20:48:53","slug":"xl-annual-general-meeting-regional-leadership-to-strengthen-the-colombia-u-s-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amchamedellin.com\/en\/xl-annual-general-meeting-regional-leadership-to-strengthen-the-colombia-u-s-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"XL Annual General Meeting: regional leadership to strengthen the Colombia\u2013U.S. relationship"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"80626\" class=\"elementor elementor-80626\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dc53f5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4dc53f5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7a7564 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7a7564\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">The Colombian-American Chamber of Commerce, AmCham Antioquia &amp; Caldas, successfully hosted its XL Annual General Meeting, an event that gathered business leaders, institutional representatives, members, and strategic allies to reflect on the current context and perspectives of the bilateral relationship between Colombia and the United States, as well as the fundamental role that regions play in strengthening this binational agenda.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"3\">The event featured three main sessions: the Annual General Meeting, a high-level academic agenda, and a strategic networking session that brought together more than 80 attendees. During the meeting, the key achievements of the 2025 management report were presented, reaffirming AmCham Antioquia &amp; Caldas&#8217; commitment to promoting trade, investment, and strengthening relations between both countries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0c11dd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b0c11dd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18b10bb elementor-skin-carousel elementor-arrows-yes elementor-pagination-type-bullets elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-media-carousel\" data-id=\"18b10bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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It featured Patrick Thomas O\u2019Neill, Economic Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, and Amar\u00fa Liendo, Director of VenAmCham. This session analyzed the challenges and opportunities facing the region in light of new geopolitical and commercial scenarios, as well as the dynamics that could impact relations among Colombia, Venezuela, and the United States.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"2\">Subsequently, the panel <b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"24\">\u201cFrom Regional Capabilities to International Competitiveness\u201d<\/b> took place, moderated by Sebasti\u00e1n Salazar, Director of Breakthrough and co-author of the book <i data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"181\">Colombia Ganadora<\/i>. The panelists included Jorge Eduardo Rojas, Mayor of Manizales; Cristina Zambrano, Director of ACI Medell\u00edn; and Patrick Powers, President of Parce Rum and Powerseal Pipeline Products. The conversation centered on regional capabilities, investment attraction, corporate internationalization, and strengthening competitiveness as drivers of development for Antioquia and Caldas.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4d8acb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f4d8acb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ca5e4c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-skin-carousel elementor-arrows-yes elementor-pagination-type-bullets elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-media-carousel\" data-id=\"9ca5e4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">During the Annual General Meeting, a special recognition ceremony was also held, honoring organizations and leaders who have significantly contributed to the business and social development of both regions. The awards presented were:<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"2\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Antioquia Civic Merit Award:<\/b> Fundaci\u00f3n Juan del Corral.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Antioquia Exporter Merit Award:<\/b> Enka de Colombia.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Caldas Civic Merit Award:<\/b> Promotora de Eventos y Turismo de Manizales, for the <i data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"79\">Feria de Manizales<\/i> (Manizales Fair).<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Caldas Exporter Merit Award:<\/b> Compa\u00f1\u00eda Cafetera La Meseta.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Honorable Mention:<\/b> Jorge Mario Vel\u00e1squez and Shawn 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-path-to-node=\"2\">2025 Management Report<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"3\">Within the framework of the 2025 management report, the Chamber highlighted significant progress across its four strategic pillars.<\/p><h3 data-path-to-node=\"4\">Pillar 1: Binational Reference Leader<\/h3><p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Focused on consolidating its position as a regional reference leader in binational affairs between Colombia and the United States, the Chamber highlighted the strengthening of its historic relationship with the U.S. Embassy and the growth of its network of U.S. allies. Key partners included:<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"6\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\">U.S. Department of State<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\">U.S. Department of Commerce<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\">U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\">U.S. Chamber of Commerce<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\">SelectUSA<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\">Purdue University<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0\">Troy University<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0\">IIUSA, among others.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Likewise, alliances were strengthened with local stakeholders such as the Government of Antioquia, the Mayor\u2019s Office of Medell\u00edn, the Mayor\u2019s Office of Manizales, Comfama, Ruta N, ACI Medell\u00edn, and the <i data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"203\">Grupo Antioquia Exporta M\u00e1s<\/i>.<\/p><h3 data-path-to-node=\"8\">Pillar 2: Trade and Investment Promotion<\/h3><p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Centered on promoting trade and investment, key initiatives stood out, such as <b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"79\">PreciAS 2025<\/b>\u2014developed alongside the Aburr\u00e1 Sur Chamber of Commerce. Through this program:<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"10\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">40 companies<\/b> received specialized training.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">12 companies<\/b> accessed personalized consulting.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\">Participants engaged in business matchmaking forums and received tailored lists of commercial prospects in the United States.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-path-to-node=\"11\">The <b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"4\">AmCham Business Matchmaking Forum with North America<\/b> was also highlighted, which brought together 23 companies, generated 142 business meetings, and featured 52 international buyers, alongside multiple inbound missions aimed at strengthening trade and investment opportunities.<\/p><h3 data-path-to-node=\"12\">Pillar 3: Access to Knowledge and Strategic Information<\/h3><p data-path-to-node=\"13\">Regarding access to knowledge and strategic information, the report emphasized the strengthening of the weekly <b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"111\">Newsflash<\/b>, which achieved open rates between 28% and 33%.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"14\">Furthermore, valuable work was carried out through the Foreign Trade, Intellectual Property, Tax, and Sustainability committees, which held <b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"140\">16 sessions during 2025<\/b> with active participation from member companies. Additionally, the Chamber successfully hosted <b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"259\">32 events<\/b>, gathering more than 1,112 attendees throughout the year.<\/p><h3 data-path-to-node=\"15\">Pillar 4: Growth and Financial Sustainability<\/h3><p data-path-to-node=\"16\">Oriented toward growth and financial sustainability, AmCham Antioquia &amp; Caldas highlighted its core strengths: coordinated work with local and U.S. allies, efficient resource management, and the guidance of a high-level Board of Directors.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"17\">The Chamber also identified challenges and opportunities within the current economic landscape:<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"18\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Challenges:<\/b> Geopolitical environment, market volatility, and overregulation.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Opportunities:<\/b> The U.S.\u2013Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA), nearshoring and friendshoring, the growth of export and investment programs, and the region&#8217;s business dynamism.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-path-to-node=\"20\">Financial Performance and Membership<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"21\">In financial terms, the Chamber reported the following results for the year 2025:<\/p><table data-path-to-node=\"22\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Financial Indicators<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount (COP)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Total Revenue<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,1,1,0\">$1,294 million<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Total Expenses<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,2,1,0\">$1,081 million<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Surplus \/ Net Income<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"22,3,1,0\">$212 million<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p data-path-to-node=\"23\">Additionally, the Chamber closed the year with <b data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"47\">146 member companies<\/b> and a <b data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"74\">membership renewal rate of 84%<\/b>, reflecting the trust and commitment of member companies toward the organization.<\/p><h2 data-path-to-node=\"25\">Acknowledgments and Sponsorships<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"26\">AmCham Antioquia &amp; Caldas extended a special thank you to the corporate sponsors of this edition of the General Assembly: <b data-path-to-node=\"26\" data-index-in-node=\"122\">Argos, Comfama, Helm Bank, ManpowerGroup, Mineros, Postob\u00f3n, Solunion, and Uniban.<\/b><\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"27\">Likewise, the Chamber recognized the ongoing commitment of its annual 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