The Partners Program is a public diplomacy initiative dedicated to expanding knowledge of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation’s role as the primary U.S. government agency supporting private sector investment in emerging markets. The focus of the program is to work with key organizations throughout the United States to create a greater understanding of OPIC’s programs and activities.
For more information about the program, call 202-336-8641 or send us an email at partners@opic.gov.
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Bankers Association for Finance and Trade
BAFT is a financial trade association whose membership represents a broad range of internationally active financial institutions and companies that provide important services to the global financial community.
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Business Council for International Understanding
BCIU is a business association founded in 1955 at the initiative of the Eisenhower Administration. Through its work, BCIU helps dues-paying members succeed in today's global business arena by facilitating dialogue and action between business and government.
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Erie County Industrial Development Agency
ECIDA, as a public benefit corporation created in 1970 by act of the New York State Legislature to promote and assist private sector industrial / business development thereby advancing job opportunities and economic welfare to the people of Erie County, is the economic development corporation for Erie County.
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The Export Finance Assistance Center of
Washington
EFAC is a service of the Washington State Office of Trade and Export Development. OTED's mission is to strengthen and diversify Washington state’s economy by promoting the expansion of international business in target markets and industries. EFAC can provide detailed information on these and other issues related to structuring international payment terms, as well as accessing funding and loan guarantee sources for export transactions.
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The Illinois Global Partnership
The Illinois Global Partnership focuses private and public resources to build collaborative international partnerships. IGP is a people-to-people organization working with international, federal, state, and local groups to boost international trade and raise Illinois' profile as a global center of commerce.
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International Economic Development Council
IEDC is the largest membership organization serving economic developers and the economic development profession.
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International Trade Association of Greater
Chicago
The International Trade Association of Greater Chicago is a not-for-profit group dedicated to fostering ethical international trade management practices. Founded in 1977, ITA/GC encourages development and exchange of practical, timely information and insight. |
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National Association of Women Business Owners®
(NAWBO®)
Take your business to the next level with the essential community for women who mean business. Since 1975, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) has helped women evolve their businesses by sharing resources and providing a single voice to shape economic and public policy. |
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Nevada World Trade Council
The NWTC is a non-profit, voluntary, membership organization of individuals and businesses founded in 1988, to serve Nevada's international business community.
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Small Business Exporter's Association
The Small Business Exporters Association is a Council organization of the National Small Business Association. The National Small Business Association® is a volunteer-directed association, the primary mission of which is to advocate state and federal policies which are beneficial to small business, the state, and the nation; and to promote the growth of free enterprise. SBEA members are entitled to all of the benefit programs offered by NSBA.
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Southern Center for International Studies
The SCIS, founded in 1962, is a non-profit educational institution. The primary mission of SCIS is to internationalize the thinking of the American public. In accomplishing this mission, SCIS seeks to inform. It does not take political positions or attempt to influence policy.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The US Chamber of Commerce is a federation of business, trade, and professional associations, state and local chambers of commerce, and American chambers of commerce abroad. The Chamber represents the business community's views on domestic and international economic policy issues; among its activities is maintenance of a trade negotiations information service. It is based in Washington, DC.
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