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| Atlantic Rim Network Tel: 617 423-7770 Contact: Jim Barron, Chairman Mission: A transatlantic framework for collaborative activities. It serves as a public forum, information clearing house, incubator and matchmaker for programs in the areas of trade, tourism, telecommunications, transportation, education, environment and healthcare. American Australian Association - New England Location: PO Box 990104 Tel: 617 595-6583 Contact: Louisa Teo, Regional Director Mission: The Association was established in Boston in 2004 and effectively merged with AANZAC, which was the local American-Australian organisation. The Boston office holds a range of social and cultural events including the Melbourne Cup, Anzac Day, Immigration and Taxation Survival Guide, Annual Food & Wine tasting dinners, and Bio-tech & Financial Services corporate events.
Belgian American Society of New England Location: P.O. Box 382 Email: nadinecrespeigne@yahoo.com Contact: Nadine Crespeigne-Dodion, Outreach Representative Mission: The Belgian American Society of New England (BAS) is a nonprofit organization, whose primary mission is to help Belgians and those interested in Belgium, to get to know each other through a variety of social and cultural events. BAS, founded in April 1990 by the Hon. Philippe Capiau, former Honorary Consul of Belgium to New England, served as a model for the creation of the other Belgian American groups throughout the Nation.
British American Business Council of New England, Inc. Location: Lewis Wharf, Suite 523 Tel: 617 720-3622 Contact: Urszula Wojciechowska, Executive Director Mission: The Council is a member-based organization providing a forum for UK and US executives to network and address common interests. Monthly events are held in the NE area, ranging from formal luncheons with prominent speakers, to interactive, informational seminars. The BABCNE is part of the BABC network of over 28 Chambers in the US, UK, Mexico & Canada, incorporating over 12,000 executives engaged in transatlantic business.
Coalition of New England Companies for Trade 11 Main Street, Suite 6 Tel: 508 481-0424 Contact: Karen Kenny, President Mission: CONECT as an organization is "dedicated to promoting free and fair trade." Our mission is to educate our members and New England legislators as to the benefits of international trade to the New England region. CONECT is a 500 + membership based association for businesses that depend on international trade. In the complex and changing global trade environment, we offer opportunities to expand members' knowledge and understanding of trade and transportation issues. As a means to that end, CONECT hosts educational seminars, conferences, networking events, cargo facility tours and lobbying opportunities for all companies involved in international trade and/or transportation.
French American Chamber of Commerce - New England Location: 185 Alewife Brook Parkway, Suite 413 Tel: 617 520-2121 Contact: Maurice Gervais, President Mission: An independent, non-profit organization binational organization dedicated to fostering and maintaining good business relationships between France and the United States. The FACC is a member of the UCCIFE (Association of French Chambers of Commerce and Industry Abroad) offering access to 86 French Chambers over 25,000 companies.
German American Business Council of Boston Location: 170 Beacon Street Tel: 617 549-5978 Contact: Brigitte Hoppe Carangelo, President Mission: The German-American Business Council of Boston, Inc. (GABC) is a non-profit organization of companies, business people, and other professionals dedicated to encouraging and cultivating German-American business and trade. Through its speaker series, seminars, and special events the GABC provides a forum for the exchange of knowledge and ideas, and for business and professional contacts between its members.
Greater China Business Council of New England PO Box 51247 Tel: 617 692-0165 Contact: Paula Murphy, President Mission: The mission of the Greater China Business Council of New England is to promote the growth of business between organizations in Greater China and those in New England through commercial, educational and cultural relationships. The Greater China Business Council of New England achieves its objectives by sponsoring and providing platforms and venues for business introductions and referrals, meeting and networking opportunities, and the sharing of business intelligence.
Hungarian American Chamber of Commerce of New England Location: 111 Huntington Avenue, 26th Floor Tel: 508 347-2742 Contact: Andrea Batonji, President Mission: A dynamic, nonprofit organization dedicated to promote trade, establish joint ventures and foster new opportunities between Hungary and the US.
Ireland Chamber of Commerce in New England Location: 1 State Street, 14th Floor Tel: 617 861-2052 Contact: Paul Dwyer, President, New England Chapter Mission: ICCUSA is a non-profit membership organization promoting the business interests of its members and the development of economic, commercial, financial and educational relationships between the United States and Ireland.
Maine International Trade Center Location: 511 Congress Street Tel: 207 541-7400 Contact: Janine Bisaillon-Cary, President & State Director of International Trade Mission: A 'one-stop shop' for international business information and assistance. It is a public-private partnership. It assists its members to succeed in the international marketplace.
The Massachusetts Alliance for International Business (An Affiliate of A.I.M) Email: ted.carr@state.ma.us Contact: Edwin Carr, Executive Director Mission: A non-profit research and educational foundation created by Associated Industries of Massachusetts to help businesses succeed in the global economy. Through programs that inform, educate and assist Massachusetts companies in international trade, The Alliance strives to improve the state's economic vitality, maintain its leadership as a global competitor, and create and retain jobs in Massachusetts.
Location: State Transportation Building Tel: 617 973-8664 Contact: Paula Murphy, Director Mission: The Massachusetts Export Center serves as the state's one-stop resource for export assistance. The Export Center offers a range of targeted, customized services to Mass businesses at any stage in the export process. Services include: international business development assistance; export counseling and technical assistance; international market research and assessment; overseas trade promotion activities; export training programs and publications.
Location: 160 Federal Street Tel: 800 445-8030 Contact: Eric E. Hunter, Vice President Mission: MassDevelopment offers a number of financing alternatives to support businesses engaged in international trade, including direct loans, loan guarantees, credit insurance, real estate and equipment loans and tax-exempt bond financing.
Massachusetts Office of International Trade & Investment (MOITI) Location: State Transportation Building Tel: 617 973-8650 Contact: Christa Bleyleben, Director Mission: The Massachusetts Office of International Trade & Investment (MOITI) works to expand the Massachusetts economy by marketing the state’s business internationally, through focused export promotion, attracting foreign companies to invest in Massachusetts and handling protocol as it relates to trade and investment.
Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Location: One Harbourside Drive, Suite 200 Tel: 617 568-3989 Contact: Yil Surehan, Manager, Airline Route Development Mission: The Authority is a world-class independent public authority which developes, promotes and manages airports, the seaport and transportation infrastructure to enable Massachusetts and New England to compete successfully in the global marketplace. Massport's mission is to enhance and enable economic growth and vitality for the benefit of our stakeholders throughout public service leadership in the operation of world-class transportation facilities.
Moroccan American Business Council Location: 1085 Commonweath Avenue, Suite 194 Tel: 508 230-5985 Contact: Moulay Alaoui, President Mission: A nonprofit foundation whose aim is to promote the interest of Moroccans residing in the US and Americans residing in Morocco through the artistic, civic, educational programs. It also promotes investments and trade between the two countries' various activities including trade missions and networking events.
Netherland-America Foundation, Boston,
Business Exchange
Location: 20 Park Plaza, Suite 524 Email: bx@thenafboston.org Contact: Jos Scheffelaar, Vice President To provide a platform for business professionals with an interest in Dutch-American business relations to share information and extend their network through a series of meetings and social events.
New England Canada Business Council Location: 3 Alberta Lane Tel: 508 923-0365 Contact: Leonard Gold, President Mission: To advance the understanding of cultural, political and trade issues between Canada and the United States and to promote the entrepreneurial networking interests of its members.
New England - Israel Business Council Location: Boston, MA 02210 Tel: 617 610-0077 Contact: Tami Durst Mission: In technology and the life sciences there are many academic collaborations among their respective institutions. The NEIBC aims to build on these strong ties and increase economic development in Israel and New England by fostering cooperation, investment opportunities and business relationships. The NEIBC provides a variety of formal and informal venues for networking, for making connections between Israel and New England people and companies – and for seeking advice on doing business in these two regions.
New England Latin American Business Council Location:Two Seaport Lane, Suite 300 Tel: 781 330-9345 Contact: Nick Candee, Board Member, Deborah Farrel, Executive Director Mission: The Council is a non-profit organization that links businesses in New England and Latin America. The council helps members build on historical experiences and existing relationships, and facilitates new and emerging opportunities for inter-regional trade and investment.
New Hampshire International Trade Resource Center Location: International Trade Resource Center Tel: 603 334-6074 x 310 Contact: Dawn Wivell, Director Mission: The Center serves NH companies interested in initiating or expanding their export efforts through a unique alliance of state, federal and private sector organizations.
Quebec Delegation in New England Location: 31 Milk Street, 10th Floor Tel: 617 482-1193 x 118 Contact: Johanne Guertin, International Marketing Manager Mission: The office is dedicated to helping Quebec companies expand their markets within the NE territory. The companies are encouraged to develop relationships with NE firms through strategic alliances, trade missions & reverse missions, trade shows, local sales representatives and trade missions.
Rhode Island Export Assistance Center Location: Bryant College Tel: 401 232-6407 Contact: Mission: Provides resource development and consulting services to companies interested in international trade.
Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce Location: c/o Arne Gustafson Tel: 617 395-8534 Contact: Rasmus Goksor, President Mission: With inspiring speakers and high quality events, SACC-NE seeks to add content and value to our member’s businesses and careers. SACC-NE members as well as non-members are welcome to our evens and everyone is encouraged to bring guests.
Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce Location: 420 Broadway Email: stephanie.orphanos@swiss.com Contact: Stephanie Orphanos Mission: The Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce plays a vital and active role in assisting Swiss companies in the United States and U.S. companies in Switzerland to expand their business. The Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization.
Location: PO Box 81-535 Tel: Not available Contact: Peter Wang, Executive Director Mission: Two chambers (TCCNE & BTCC) established to promote business, commerce, industrial relations as well as cultural exchanges between the US and Taiwan. Trade forums and missions are held to promote trade and investment opporunties for those interested in doing business with Taiwan and the Pacific Rim countries.
Turkish American Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Maritime Trade® Location: 325 Huntington Avenue, #46 Tel: 617 536-4418 Contact: Erkut Gomulu, President Mission: TACCIM is a non-profit organization, established in 2000, which promotes opportunities to increase business, trade and commerce between business communities of the United States of America and the Republic of Turkey.
Tel: 781 586-1212 Contact: Karun Rishi, President Mission: USA-India Chamber of Commerce is a premier bi-lateral Chamber of Commerce. It is run by industry professionals and volunteers to facilitate and promote trade, investments and economic cooperation between the United States of America and India, with major focus on promoting US exports & investments to India. The Chamber covers a broad spectrum of businesses, including information technology, telecommunication, engineering, manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, health care, hospitality, tourism, real estate, franchise and academia. USA-India Chamber of Commerce hosts' top industrialists, bureaucrats and ministers visiting from India, organizes Business Round Tables, Seminars, Workshops and briefings with Govt. of India/USA officials & Indian/US Corporate Executives. In cooperation with the industry and the government, USAIC runs the following industry focused Councils: Biotech, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Council, CIO Council and Banking, Finance and Insurance Council. United Nations Association of Greater Boston Location: 44-46 Temple Place Tel: 617 482-4587 Contact: Lena Granberg, Executive Director Mission: The United Nations Association of Greater Boston (UNA-GB) serves as a resource for the citizens of the Greater Boston area on the broad agenda of critical global issues addressed by the United Nations system by presenting a variety of educational and public programs. The mission of the UNA-GB is to increase public awareness of the value and work of the United Nations and its specialized Agencies and Committees. UNA-GB seeks to build public understanding of and support for the fundamental concepts of the United Nations: multilateralism and international cooperation. US Department of Commerce Location: JFK Federal Building, Suite 1826 A Tel: 617 565 4307 Mission: U.S. Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center. A one-stop-shop for federal government export assistance. It offers the international marketing services of the U.S. Department of Commerce through its network of over 200 offices in more than 70 countries, and international financing assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration.
US Poland Chamber of Commerce of Boston Location: 109 Pierce Road Tel: 617 926-5342 Contact: Maria Rupp, Vice President Mission: A not-for-profit organization with the mission of building business opportunities between the US and Poland.
US Russia Chamber of Commerce of New England Location: PO Box 64 Tel: 617 524-7515 Contact: Daniel Satinsky, President Mission: Promotes trade and investment between businesses in the Boston area and Russia.
Location: 2 Granger Road Tel: 802 223-3443 Contact: Chris Carrigan, Vice President, Business Development Mission: A membership network sharing education, experience and expertise to foster the promotion and development of global commerce in Vermont.
Location: NonProfit Center Tel: 617 542-8995 x 103 Contact: Bill Clifford, Executive Director Purpose: WorldBoston is a non-profit organization which educates the public on issues relevant to foreign policy and facilitates international exchange for over 700 emerging professionals from around the world each year. Our mission is to serve as Boston's source for global engagement. For residents, businesses and institutions both locally and around the globe, we provide a staging ground for international forums, one-on-one dialogue, networking, and personal and professional growth.
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