MEMBERSHIP SERVICES & ACTIVITIES -

The TAMPA BAY GLOBAL BUSINESS INITIATIVE in cooperation with the WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL & INTERNATIONAL VISITORS PROGRAM offers globally minded citizens an opportunity to hear from international experts and high level dignitaries about their perspective on world affairs and

also to enlighten members on the cultures of other nations and to learn how to engage in business or trade in other countries. It comes at a time when America's image around the world is at all-time low. It is crucial that we be informed on critical global affairs and how they impact our daily lives.

'WHO'S WHO IN INTERNATIONAL IN TAMPA BAY  - UNDER CONSTRUCTION COMING SOON

Information will be online and on CD, plus linked to the 290 World Trade Centers worldwide.

• All Members receive a listing and contact information, including website address in the Who's Who in International in Tampa Bay.

• Trustee Members receive an expanded listing including a photo, bio, contact information and direct link to their website in Who's Who in International in Tampa Bay.

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KNOWLEDGE AND INVOLVEMENT ARE THE KEY

TO SUCCESSFUL GLOBAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

 

The Councils and Committees are for members to develop greater understanding,

awareness and knowledge of the global marketplace and an opportunity to network with

visiting professionals from around the world.

 

 

TAMPA BAY INTERNATIONAL VISITORS PROGRAM

 

Dr. Nancy Aft - Chairperson  -  Susan Sexton, J.D.  -  Vice Chairperson

Brig. General Jack Gary (Retired)  Senior Advisor

 

As the world becomes smaller through technology, people of different countries have become more connected than ever before, the importance of establishing international bridges is the wave of the future.  From the exchange of knowledge and technology in agriculture, finance, medical and legal, both intangible and tangible products, the Tampa Bay region is an up and coming area for international investors and professionals to explore and learn of the tremendous advantages and outstanding lifestyle.  With  leading universities, medical research facilities, agriculture, maritime services, sports and arts venues, with three major airports, plus sunshine year-round with  beautiful world famous beaches and an unparalleled quality of life.

The TAMPA BAY INTERNATIONAL VISITORS PROGRAM  was formed to create opportunities to provide a venue and network to visiting international dignitaries, foreign officials, academia, business executives and recognized journalists to address some of the major issues facing different parts of the world and to learn more about foreign markets and countries. Emphasis will also be on creating a deeper understanding of cultures and the thinking of foreign leaders, plus making members feel more comfortable traveling in countries around the world.

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The Tampa Bay World Affairs Council has applied to be formally affiliated with the World Affairs Council Association of America, which currently is connected with 87 WAC organizations in several major cities across the United States (See www.worldaffairscouncils.org for more information.)

The TBGBI along with WAC  provides its members with opportunities to become globally aware of economic, energy, global warming, political, cultural and travel topics and to develop new personal insight of important world events. Members also enjoy the potential for business and personal relationships with individuals from around the world through monthly luncheon forums and receptions to meet visiting dignitaries, governmental officials, business leaders and academic and environmental experts, as well as recognized journalists invited to address members on important business, environmental, cultural, political or travel related subjects.

The TBGBI is an organization which offers opportunities to provide a venue and network to visiting international dignitaries, foreign officials, academic experts, business executives and recognized journalists to address some of the major issues facing different parts of the world and to learn more about foreign markets and countries. Emphasis will be on creating  a deeper understanding of cultures and the thinking of foreign leaders, plus making members feel more comfortable traveling in countries around the world.

The TBGBI WAC gives world minded citizens an opportunity to hear from international experts and high level dignitaries about their perspective of world affairs and also to enlighten members on the cultures of their nations. It comes at a time when America’s image around the world needs improvement and Americans need to be more aware of global affairs and how they impact us locally.

The TBGBI WAC will address important issues which could impact Florida and the U.S., but also be a venue to learn more about other cultures around the world. There are significant numbers of business people and retired executives in southwest Florida that are, or were, involved internationally in their careers and still care about what’s taking place, but are not getting an opportunity for dialogue to keep abreast of the important events taking place around the world.

The TBGBI WAC offers a way for people who  to stay informed, be involved and also to broaden their knowledge about the cultures of different countries in the process.

The TBGI WAC will give foreign nationals a connection to reach out to make new friends and to establish new investment opportunities and business alliances beyond South Florida and Miami.   

• MONTHLY LUNCHEON AND EVENING PROGRAMS WITH VIP INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS AND FOREIGN  DIGNITARIES AND BUSINESS LEADERS, US DEPARTMENT OF STATE, OFFICIALS, WASHINGTON THINK TANK AND ACADEMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERTS, oas - Organization of American States REPORTS ON LATIN AMERICA, RECOGNIZED JOURNALISTS AND TRAVEL WRITERS.

• COUNTRY SPECIFIC INFORMATION FORUMS - TRAVEL ADVISORIES - OVERSEAS TRAVEL TIPS.

•  UNDERSTANDING FOREIGN CULTURAL PRACTICES Forums

 

•  ONLINE MONTHLY NEWS publication  -  TampaBayInternational.com  Provides NEWS AND information and NEWS ON INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE METRO TAMPA BAY REGION, including business, trade, health, the arts and education, INCLUDING Reviews of world affairs COUNCIL programs and speakers, plus country reports - travel ALERT advisories - overseas business & travel assistance -  INFORMATION AND REPORTS FROM LEADING TRAVEL EXPERTS ON WORLD TRAVEL....DO'S & DON'TS.

 

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

 

Membership Levels (per year)

 

TAMPA BAY GLOBAL BUSINESS INITIATIVE

One time Fee - $5000 International Trustee -  (Member of Tampa Bay Ambassador's Circle)

$500 Annually - (10 Corporate Representatives)

• VIP Seating All Events;

• Invitations to all high level dignitary receptions, dinners and functions;

• Private Meetings and Dinners with high level dignitaries in Tampa;

• First preference to participate in Global Business Development & Fact Finding Missions;

• Corporate Promotional Opportunities all Functions, Programs, Conferences and on Website;

• VIP Expanded Corporate Listing in Who's Who In International in Tampa Bay;

• Private Country Briefings on Travel, Visa Requirements, Business Practices and Cultural Expectations;

• Staff Arrangements for Best Hotels and In-Country Transportation Services when traveling abroad;

• Letters of Introduction to Foreign Business Associations and Officials as requested;

• Monthly Corporate Ad in www.TampaBayInternational.com.

 

 

Individual World Affairs Council & International Visitors Program
$25 Student

$125 Individual
$250 Trustee Individual

$500 Lifetime Member - One Time Charge (Individual Only)

$1000 Lifetime Trustee - One Time Charge (Individual Only)

 

Corporate

$300 Corporate Member (4 Representatives)

$750 Corporate Trustee  (4 Representatives)
$1000 Corporate Trustee Patron (8 Representatives)