About the International Business Development Committee
With a large number of Chamber member businesses directly connected in the Middle East, the Chamber realized the importance of sponsoring a variety of programs that build bridges and opportunities between the two regions. The International Business Development Committee pursues projects to connect Chamber members to international business opportunities, and vice versa.
Goals
The International Business Development Committee serves the Chamber’s members by creating an awareness of international issues, and providing opportunities for its members to connect with other businesses and organizations through briefings, events and other special programs. With a large number of businesses directly connected in the Middle East and North African region, the Chamber realizes the importance of sponsoring a variety of programs that build bridges and opportunities between the two regions. With referral services and promotions, the Chamber also provides interested members with information about foreign companies as well as those that trade globally. The Chamber promotes members to international companies seeking business partnerships, as well as foreign chambers of commerce and trade delegations.
Priorities
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Create programs to educate businesses about international issues that may affect commerce and opportunities abroad.
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Establish partnerships with local organizations to promote Michigan as global business center and destination.
- Fostering closer business relationships and encouraging trade and understanding through trade missions between the United States and the Arab world
- Promote Chamber members to international companies seeking business partnerships as well as foreign Chambers of Commerce and trade delegations.
