The Chamber’s Ukraine Business Initiative is at the forefront of fostering private sector engagement in Ukraine, committed to nurturing a robust economic relationship that supports Ukraine’s reconstruction, recovery, and modernization. Recognizing the critical role of new trade and investment partners, the Initiative is dedicated to creating a competitive market landscape that is pivotal for Ukraine’s long-term development. We believe that the long-term, global ramifications of the outcome of the conflict necessitate engagement and resources that can help Ukraine prevail and lay the groundwork for a peaceful and prosperous future. Investing in Ukraine is an investment in our shared security and prosperity.
The Ukraine Business Initiative delivers crucial political and economic intelligence, enabling members to effectively navigate risks and opportunities. It serves as a conduit for advocating for necessary reforms to both Ukrainian and global leaders that can facilitate the initiation or expansion of private sector operations and investments in Ukraine. By offering direct engagement opportunities with senior policymakers from Ukraine, the U.S., and the EU, the program ensures that the voices of the business community are considered at the highest levels of government, contributing to a collaborative and forward-looking approach to Ukraine’s future.
Objectives
- Maintain critical U.S. financial, military, and political support for Ukraine.
- Ensure the planned reforms in Ukraine are conducive to private sector investment and activity, enabling business operations and building confidence for the future.
- Secure effective funding and other support mechanisms to drive private sector activity.
- Provide private sector input to decision-makers and thought leaders.
- Foster equal access for U.S. companies to engage in emerging opportunities.
We are uniquely positioned to ensure that U.S.–Ukraine business interests are advanced via a combination of advocacy, access, thought leadership, and direct communication with senior policymakers and leaders.
- Advocacy: We are committed to helping our members assess risks and opportunities in Ukraine, advocating for policies that support the nation’s reconstruction and provide the necessary reforms, conditions, and assurances for private businesses to thrive.
- Private Roundtables: These off-the-record conversations allow members to communicate their needs for a transparent and competitive Ukrainian market, ensuring their perspectives shape the international community’s recovery efforts.
- Delegations to Ukraine: We organize executive delegations to Kyiv, engaging with Ukrainian authorities to create conditions favorable for investment and operation and to ensure equal access to projects.
- Flagship Events: Our annual U.S.–Ukraine Partnership Forum draws business and government leaders from both sides of the Atlantic to promote ties and develop concrete solutions to help Ukraine recover and rebuild. We assist companies interested in participating in other major conferences and conversations around Ukraine’s recovery.
Join Us
For more information about the Chamber’s Ukraine Business Initiative, reach out to Ivana Zuzul.
