an initiative of the City of Fort Worth


an initiative of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
The Fort Worth International Center is an office of the government of the city of Fort Worth. Our mission is to promote international trade and investment, professional and cultural exchanges, and manage Fort Worth’s international image abroad. Take a look at what we have going on: Información en Español \| Business News \| International Events \| Business Opportunities
	Business News The Global Executive Forum Group facilitates a dialogue about business in the global marketplace between two diverse groups of people: U.S. company leaders and international businesspersons/students enrolled in Executive MBA programs. There are several successful chapters of the Global Executive Forum throughout the country, including a new chapter at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. The TCU group includes students and business leaders from Taiwan, China, Germany, Nigeria and the Ukraine. The Global Executive Forum Group is a division of the Executive Forum Group, a national executive organization in its sixth year. [Complete story] ---------------------------------- The 2007 Mayor’s Global Business Awards is an annual event that recognizes Tarrant County companies who are meeting the global challenge and successfully competing in the world marketplace. On Thursday, May 31, 2007 Mayor Mike Moncrief will recognize nine finalists and award the 2007 Mayor’s Global Business Awards to three Tarrant County companies who demonstrate excellence in international business. More than 400 businessmen and women turn up each year to celebrate their successes, and we invite you to be one of them. [More information] [View complete business news]	Upcoming International Events March 28, 2007: U.S. - India Business Forum Focusing on the issues U.S. businesses face when doing business with India, this half-day forum will provide access to industry experts who will provide information on market access and compliance, intellectual property issues, distribution and trading rights, customs clearance and outsourcing issues. [More information] March 29, 2007: International Trade Finance Seminar: Learn about the various financial tools used in international business. Topics include letters of credit, cash in advance, documentary collection and other funding options involved in completing international trade transactions. [More information] April 2-16, 2007: Texas Business & Investment Mission to China: Join the Office of the Governor, Economic Development & Tourism (EDT) division on their Business Mission to China's highest growth cities. They will visit the cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan and Guangzhou, China. [more information]
	Business Opportunities in Fort Worth More than 95 percent of world's consumers are outside the United States. Have they found you? We strive to uncover international business opportunities for Fort Worth companies and want to make sure you know about these opportunities as they unfold. To do this we need to know your areas of interest. Register to become part of our distribution list and receive qualified business leads.
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