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Partner Categories

• Associations
• Business Development and Consulting
• Chambers of Commerce
• E-Commerce

• Education
• Supply Chain
• Transportation and Logistics
• Travel and Tourism
• World Trade Centers

Associations

Founded in 1902, Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT) represents and promotes U.S. based manufacturing technology. Our members are those who design, build, sell, and service the continuously evolving technology that lies at the heart of manufacturing.  AMT’s goal is to provide the programs and services that will grow members’ businesses in every facet—product innovation, market expansion, employee development - and to represent and promote members and the manufacturing technology (MT) industry to the world at large.

AIRC is the Association of International Enrollment Management. AIRC members have access to a powerful global network and opportunities to learn from the best in the field. As a result, our association members built innovative, reliable international student recruitment systems.

Business Council of International Understanding (BCIU) is a nonprofit comprised of policy experts, strategic advisors, and trade educators, offering bespoke commercial diplomacy services to the world’s governments and leading organizations, from Fortune 100 companies to global investors and multilateral institutions. Since 1955, BCIU has worked to shape the future by growing international understanding and helping address the world’s most complex challenges. BCIU believes that the expansion of trade, commerce, and people-to-people relationships enables business and government to thrive and society to flourish. Every day, global power structures change, new problems emerge, and competition rises. In this fluid environment, BCIU’s dynamic ecosystem of policymakers, industry leaders, and global citizens are consistently pro-active: facilitating ideas, forging partnerships, and adding value for all stakeholders.

Flood Mitigation Industry Association aims to help homeowners and business owners understand the steps they can take now to protect their families and homes, lower their flood insurance rates, and save money in the long run. FMIA strives to educate policy makers, highlighting the need for spending and mitigation now, rather than focusing on recovery efforts after a storm hits. Mitigation now will protect communities and safeguard our infrastructure.

The Holland International Distribution Council (HIDC) is an association representing and promoting the Dutch logistics industry abroad. We assist foreign shippers to develop their European supply chain, free of charge, confidential and without obligations.

International education is the cornerstone for building a more understanding and peaceful world. NAFSA serves the needs of more than 10,000 members and international educators worldwide and is the leading organization committed to international education and exchange, working to advance policies and practices that build global citizens with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in today’s interconnected world.

NASBITE International members represent all sectors of international trade including educators, businesses, trade professionals, students and government agencies operating across the globe. It is the leading organization in setting standards for global business education, trade credentialing, training and practice.

Headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) represents more than 1,200 member companies with 110,000 employees in international trade - the nation’s leading freight forwarders, customs brokers, ocean transportation intermediaries (OTIs), NVOCCs and air cargo agents, serving more than 250,000 importers and exporters. The Association’s members handle more than 97% of the entries for goods imported into the United States and are directly involved with the logistics of these goods. Further, members operating as OTIs are involved with approximately 80 to 85% of all exports from the United States.

The U.S. Center for Advanced Manufacturing drives state, regional and national initiatives that accelerate and strengthen advanced manufacturing in the U.S., while helping to inform the global manufacturing agenda. As a community, we ignite potential by harnessing the power of the people and technology through our work. We strive to build an ecosystem that accelerates change to transform manufacturing as a whole by fostering global action borne from local identity. We are an innovative voice for change in advanced manufacturing for the United States.

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Business Development and Consulting

Cadex is a global provider of order-to-cash solutions that reduce the life cycle complexity between order placement and payment processing.

Deel helps tens of thousands of companies expand globally with unmatched speed, flexibility and compliance.

Direct Online Marketing grows its clients’ businesses by driving quality leads and sales through their websites. As an American-owned and operated digital marketing agency, we have helped our clients sell into more than 150 countries since 2006.

At Getting to Global, our mission is to build and deploy innovative technology solutions and programs that multiply the impact of leading economic development, trade, and investment organizations around the world. We deliver unique technologies that make trade and investment organizations more efficient.

GloBIS is an SBA and WBENC Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) founded in Chicago in 2003 to provide its clients with difficult-to-access business information, such as company investigations, market research, and databases. Responding to customers’ needs to learn about foreign affiliates, by 2004 GloBIS was offering Credit Reports on any company, any size, anywhere in the world.

International Consultants for Education and Fairs (ICEF) is the global market leader in business-to-business networking events and services for the international education sector. Through our unrivalled global programme of networking events, support, training, and accreditation for education agents, as well as a range of market intelligence services, we facilitate outstanding international student experiences. For over 30 years, we have been bringing together education institutions, carefully chosen study abroad agents, and relevant international education industry service providers with the aim of improving international student mobility.

Kallman Worldwide is a premier full-service trade show partner, dedicated to supporting thousands of exhibitors and stakeholders at over 40 global events. With a deep expertise in international exhibitions, we help you unlock new opportunities and facilitate meaningful connections across borders.

Moody’s mission is to be the leading source of relevant insights on exponential risk. Navigating risk is more complex than ever. Moody’s provides rich data, expert analysis, robust tools supported by groundbreaking technologies, and a view of the future to enable customers to unlock opportunity, advance their business, and act decisively.

At the National Institute for World Trade, we focus on educating, informing, and training professionals to make for effective world trade. With the most experienced and trained educators, NWIT gives your key employees critical Certifications, elevating knowledge and professionalism in your company.

National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is the original veteran-owned business certification organization developed by veterans for veterans. The purpose is to provide a credible and reliable certifying authority for all-size businesses ensuring that valid documentation exists of Veteran ownership and control. Through various initiatives and partnerships, NVBDC plays a pivotal role in enhancing opportunities for veterans in the business world by opening a $122 Billion Supplier Diversity Marketplace, ensuring that their valuable contributions are recognized and valued. We are the only accepted Veteran Business Certification body by the members of the Billion Dollar Roundtable who have spent over $4.3 Billion with NVBDC Certified Veteran Owned Businesses in 2023.

The Financial Club is the only community in Fintech bringing together leaders from: banking, payments, lending, insurance, risk management, compliance, venture capital, law, government and academia.

The US-Qatar Business Council develops, supports, and advances the bilateral business relationship between the United States and the State of Qatar. The Council envisions a seamless relationship between the U.S. and Qatar; a permanent partnership built on a foundation of mutual interests and strong political, business, cultural, and security relations. The Council is the leading organization dedicated exclusively to enhancing the bilateral business relationship between the U.S. and Qatar. The Council achieves this vision primarily, but not exclusively, through improving the commercial and economic relationship between the U.S. and Qatar. The Council offers business advisory services, and consultancy services, and coordinates trade missions for U.S. and Qatari companies to facilitate bilateral business.

The Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) offers an exclusive (no cost) training program for Veteran-owned small business owners or C-level executives. Since its establishment in 2009, VIP’s training approach has been grounded on exchanging real-world government contracting knowledge. Led by industry leaders and federal government experts, the in-person sessions deliver hands-on instruction tailored to current market demands across five (5) distinct curriculums. Each class covers over 20 critical topics during a comprehensive three-day, 27-hour classroom instruction period. The objective is straightforward: provide invaluable insights and strategies to empower Veteran entrepreneurs to thrive in every stage of their federal contracting journey. The VIP Program is more than just an educational opportunity - it’s a vibrant support community. Graduates have access to an extensive knowledge network of more than 2,300 alums. Additionally, they can engage with a forum of instructors and supporters who offer ongoing guidance and are crucial resources to support continued growth.

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Chambers of Commerce

The American Chamber of Commerce in Jordan (AmCham-Jordan) is a non-for-profit member-based organization with over 250 members from top Jordanian companies and U.S. companies operating in Jordan. AmCham-Jordan has been working for more than 20 years to contribute to Jordan’s sustainable economic development through the promotion of Jordan-U.S. trade and investment relations, policy & advocacy, and human resources development.

The AmCham Nepal is an association of diverse American business organizations operating in Nepal with a mission to promote investment and trade between the United States and Nepal. AmCham Nepal gives a platform to voice members’ concerns, as well as to network and expand their business. AmCham Nepal is dedicated to the promotion of robust bilateral commerce, a sound investment climate, strong pro-innovation policies, and shared growth and prosperity.

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E-Commerce

Coupang is a proud ITA Strategic Partner. In a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership, Coupang and ITA cooperate to boost South Korean export opportunities for U.S. businesses. Leveraging both ITA’s broad export counseling resources and Coupang’s e-commerce and logistical infrastructure, this Partnership will conduct in-person and virtual workshops to provide U.S. businesses with the information and tools they need to understand and access the fast-growing South Korean e-commerce opportunity.

Since 2002, IBT Online has evolved its Award-Winning Online Global Programs, which have a proven track record of helping America’s exporters. We deliver measurable exports, sales, brand, and business growth through best-practice, optimally-localized business development websites as well as international online marketing, search engine marketing, social media marketing, and reporting and analytics programs. Today, we are helping 700+ companies, with 2,000+ Online Global programs, in 24+ languages, and in 40+ countries to grow their businesses.

Kak Varley is a digital marketing company that provides tools to businesses seeking to boost their online presence to increase sales.

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Education

Led by research, steeped in data-rich insights, and delivered through innovation, Acumen is the choice internationalization partner for education institutions.

The Center for Transnational Law and Business (CTLB) promotes world-class policy analysis, research and educational opportunities in international business, law and policy. The center serves USC, the broader community of Southern California, the nation and the world.

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Transportation & Logistics

UPS is an international logistics company with solutions in small package, air freight, LTL, LCL, and supply chain with a global footprint.

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Travel and Tourism

The International Inbound Travel Association (IITA) is the nonprofit trade association for international inbound travel to the United States. IITA members include U.S. inbound operators, DMOs (destination marketing organizations) and suppliers (accommodations, transportation, attractions, restaurants, etc.) from across the country.

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World Trade Centers

Trade Center Management Associates (TCMA), on behalf of the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (RRB/ITC), provides a dynamic hub for government, business, culture and community. As the first and only federal building dedicated to both public and private use, RRB/ITC also serves as the official World Trade Center Washington, DC (WTCDC). Through the World Trade Centers Association, WTCDC utilizes a global network of 750,000 affiliated business from 300 trade centers in over 100 countries to maximize its connections and capabilities. With this extended network, WTCDC works diligently to ensure TCMA at the RRB/ITC offers a rich mix of signature events such as high-profile economic summits, conferences and cultural programs. These initiatives foster international dialogue, enhance diplomacy, promote trade and generate business opportunities.

The World Trade Centers Association stimulates trade and investment opportunities for commercial property developers, economic development agencies, and international businesses looking to connect globally and prosper locally.

World Trade Center Delaware is Delaware’s leading international business resource. We provide export/import services, training programs, matchmaking opportunities, internship programs, and other essential services not found elsewhere for businesses and academic institutions that enable them to successfully increase their international profile and hire additional employees. We train companies to seek out and respond to international, domestic tenders, requests for proposals, and bidding opportunities. We lead trade missions and bring foreign buyers and officials to Delaware.  As a member of the World Trade Centers Association and partner to federal government and multilateral agencies, we can provide local assistance across the globe. 

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