Global Ties Detroit is pleased to be welcoming 8 delegates participating in an IVLP program focused on international trade and U.S.-Lebanon commercial partnerships. During their visit, participants will explore U.S. trade policy, export promotion, financial markets, and key American industries while meeting with businesses, financial institutions, government representatives, and other leaders. The program will highlight opportunities for stronger economic partnerships between the United States and Lebanon and the benefits of doing business with American companies.

On September 23rd in partnership with Michigan State University's Visiting International Professionals Program (VIPP), Global Ties Detroit will be co-hosting a networking event for an IVLP of fifteen (15) higher education faculty and leaders, administrators, and government officials from various African nations interested in internationalizing university campuses and strengthening and expanding higher education linkages with U.S. institutions. Honoring their IVLP theme of "Strategic University Partnerships," the networking event will allow participants to meet with their counterparts from leading universities across Southeast Michigan and foster key relationships for future collaboration opportunities.

Global Ties Detroit ispleased to welcome a delegation of six Iraqi commercial officials through the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). The program focused on U.S. approaches to trade, investment, transparent governance, entrepreneurship, and public-private partnerships. Through meetings with American business and economic leaders, the delegates explored opportunities to strengthen U.S.-Iraq commercial ties, reduce barriers to market access, and support long-term economic growth and competitiveness in Iraq.

GTD is excited to welcome a multiregional International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) delegation of 27 visitors to Detroit! Bringing together business executives, economic development leaders, and entrepreneurial consultants from around the world—including Australia, Brazil, India, South Africa, and more—the group will explore “U.S. and Global Economic Prosperity” through engagements in Detroit and at Michigan State University in East Lansing. During their visit, delegates will connect with public- and private-sector leaders and explore innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialization, investment and public-private partnerships, and global markets and U.S. competitiveness.

From October 7–13, Global Ties Detroit is excited to welcome an IVLP delegation of nine university professors and department leaders from India to explore strategies for strengthening U.S.-India collaboration in higher education. During their visit, the delegation will connect with Metro Detroit-area vocational schools, universities, and university-led education programs to learn about American approaches to international collaboration, STEM education, regional economic opportunity through higher education, and workforce and vocational education.

The Ukrainian Business Leaders: Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship (UBL PIE)Program is a Department of State-sponsored international exchange program that empowers entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders from across Ukraine to develop creative solutions to today's economic, business, and policy challenges. During their three-week stay in Metro Detroit, fellows will be placed in professional fellowships with local businesses and organizations while participating in professional and cultural development activities coordinated by Global Ties Detroit. By connecting Ukrainian leaders with Detroit's vibrant business and civic communities, the program fosters innovation, mutual understanding, and enduring international partnerships that benefit both Ukraine and Southeast Michigan.

Join us for Global Ties Detroit’s Annual Dinner, our biggest celebration of the year, on Thursday, October 22nd from 5:30– 8:30PM at the stunning Colony Club Detroit.  ️

Enjoy anelegant evening of drinks, dinner, a silent auction, and meaningful connections with local and international changemakers. 

Tickets are $185 | Sponsorships start at $500 | Purchase now linked here!
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We can’t wait to celebrate with you.  

From October 30–November 6, we are pleased to welcome a delegation of parliamentary staffers from Fiji in partnership with COIL. During their visit, the fellows will learn firsthand about U.S. legislative processes, including drafting and evaluating legislation, budget oversight, and constituent engagement. They will also explore approaches to strengthening the skills and capacity of civil servants through training, mentorship, and professional connections.