# Global New York Chamber of Commerce > The Global New York Chamber of Commerce is an official 501(c)(6) trade association advancing American business interests worldwide. We turn New York's economic power into foreign market access for U.S. firms, compliant U.S. market entry for foreign capital, and safeguard critical minerals and rare earth elements supply chains. ## Featured Strategic Initiative - [U.S. Critical Minerals Task Force](https://www.globalnewyork.org/us-critical-minerals-task-force): Uniting American mining leaders, lawmakers, policymakers, institutional investors, and sovereign partners to mobilize capital, align trade policy, and build secure mineral supply chains that safeguard U.S. national security while driving sustainable economic growth across all participating nations worldwide. The Task Force concentrates specifically on high-priority critical minerals and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) essential to national defense, advanced manufacturing, and global energy infrastructure. By accelerating midstream processing capacity, facilitating off-take agreements, and de-risking cross-border capital deployment, the initiative establishes direct, resilient supply corridors from resource-rich partner nations to industrial end-users. ## Commercial & Trade Pillars - [Invest in USA](https://www.globalnewyork.org/invest-in-usa): Serving as an institutional bridge connecting foreign investors with state economic development organizations, municipal commerce agencies, and federal trade platforms. Focuses on aligning incoming capital with regional growth corridors and public-sector strategic priorities, facilitating smoother regulatory navigation and localized market entry to establish a lasting commercial foothold in the United States. - [Export from USA](https://www.globalnewyork.org/export-from-usa): Providing U.S. entities with privileged access to strategic trade networks, sovereign delegations, and high-growth foreign markets. Bridges domestic excellence with global demand across agricultural commodities, advanced machinery, specialized equipment, industrial goods, and high-value engineering and professional services. ## Membership & Institutional Programs - [Membership Packages](https://www.globalnewyork.org/membership-packages): Explore corporate and institutional membership tiers at the Global New York Chamber of Commerce to secure committee seats, diplomatic access, and capital networks. Offers two primary membership tiers: Corporate Membership and President's Council Membership. - [Membership Benefits](https://www.globalnewyork.org/membership-benefits): Positions your enterprise at the center of international trade and commercial diplomacy. Gain direct diplomatic access, hold active seats on specialized industry committees, and connect with global institutional capital networks to expand U.S. exports, attract foreign direct investment, and secure cross-border market entry. ## Institutional Profile & Leadership - [About Us](https://www.globalnewyork.org/corporate/about-us): Based in New York City, providing direct trade representation for corporate leaders, sovereign partners, and growth enterprises while helping members navigate complex international regulatory environments and build high-level commercial relationships worldwide. - [President & Executive Office](https://www.globalnewyork.org/corporate/president): Led by President Samat Umirzakov, who brings an executive track record in international trade, cross-border investment, and institutional leadership. Operating at the intersection of public policy and private enterprise, he aligns American commercial interests with global market opportunities, guides growth enterprises, facilitates compliant FDI, protects vital supply chains, and establishes direct engagement channels for sovereign delegations and multinational corporations. - [Corporate Structure](https://www.globalnewyork.org/corporate/corporate-structure): Governance framework, operational structure, and organizational architecture of the Global New York Chamber of Commerce. - [Contact Us](https://www.globalnewyork.org/contact-us): Contact the Global New York Chamber of Commerce Executive Secretariat regarding institutional membership, bilateral trade, and global initiatives. ## Legal & Compliance - [Privacy Policy](https://www.globalnewyork.org/privacy-policy): Official privacy governance and data protection protocols. - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.globalnewyork.org/terms-and-conditions): Legal terms governing site usage and organizational engagement.