AMCHAM’s Eastern Region hosted a breakfast meeting and welcome reception in honour of Ms. Kathy Giles-Diaz, Consul General, U.S. Consulate General Kolkata on November 7^th at the Hyatt Regency in Kolkata. During her address, the Consul General emphasized the critical need to enhance collaboration between the Consulate and U.S. companies operating in the region. Key topics included the promotion of women’s participation, skill development initiatives, supply chain challenges, and the overall business climate in the eastern region. Additionally, discussions touched on the forthcoming semiconductor hub in West Bengal and the potential opportunities for global capability centers (GCCs) in this sector. The role of AMCHAM in facilitating these developments was also underscored. The event fostered a lively exchange among members and longstanding associates. AMCHAM emphasized building a cohesive business fraternity of U.S. companies in the region and solicited the Consulate’s support in this endeavour.