Written by Bernard Bourgeois – Managing Director, Business Development

What can Israeli and Michigan communities learn from one another? That question was at the heart of a recent visit to Michigan, where MIBA welcomed a remarkable delegation of Israeli municipal leaders.  The delegation was part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), coordinated by Global Ties Detroit and Meridian International Center. The program focused on strengthening local government leadership through innovation, economic development, and community engagement.

New connections, renewed relationships, and shared opportunities defined Global Ties Detroit's recent nine-day international exchange to Tunisia. Global Ties Detroit Board members Brit Affolter Caine, PhD, of Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M); Faris Alami of International Strategic Management, Inc.; Ed Clemente, host of The Michigan Opportunity podcast; Antoine Dubeauclard of Media Genesis; and John Zervos of the Global Health Initiative at Henry Ford Health joined President Marian Reich, consultant Mariana Hernandez, and three community supporters on the delegation. The program focused on strengthening relationships, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and gaining insight into Tunisia's innovation, education, healthcare, and entrepreneurial sectors.  

Global Ties Detroit is pleased to announce the appointment of Christy Clark to its Board of Directors. A dedicated advocate for sustainability, community engagement, and international collaboration, Christy brings valuable experience and a longstanding connection to the organization's mission.