Provides references to the principal business associations, indicating which accept U.S. companies. Describes the primary roles of those associations and to what extent they influence government actions.

An additional method vital to the success of conducting business in Chile is to contact the multitude of principle business associations. With information and expertise in the various business sectors, their insight can provide key assistance in launching an expansion into the Chilean market. Although their keen knowledge is an easily accessible resource, their ability to provide contacts in Chile can be equally as rewarding. Below, several principle business associations are listed along with their website addresses. Some of them are as follows:

SOFOFA - Chilean Manufacturer’s Association
Asexma - Chilean Exporters Association
Sonami - National Mining Association
ACTI - Chilean Association of Information Technology Companies
Cif Chile - Chilean Chamber of Pharmaceutical Innovation
Asilfa - Industrial Association of Pharmaceutical Labs
Clinicas de Chile - Association of Private Clinics
Anac - Chilean Automotive Association
Carep - Chilean Chamber of Auto Parts
CChC - Chilean Construction Chamber of Commerce
Achiga - Chilean Association of Gastronomy
Asipla - Association of Chilean Plastic Industry
SNA - National Society of Agriculture
CDT - Technological Development Corporation
Asoex - Fruit Exporters Association
Asimpres - Graphic Industry Association
Camara Cosmetica - Chilean Chamber of Cosmetics Industry
 

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