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Atlantic Rim Network

Australia New Zealand America Chamber of Commerce of NE

Belgium American Society of NE

British American Business Council of NE

Canadian Institute of International Affairs

Coalition of New England Companies for Trade

French American Chamber of Commerce - NE

German American Business Council of Boston

Greater China Business Council of New England

Hungarian American Chamber of Commerce of NE

Italy America Chamber of Commerce and Trade of NE

iNetwork128

Ireland Chamber of Commerce in the US

Maine International Trade Center

Massachusetts Alliance for International Business

Massachusetts Office of International Trade & Investment

Massachusetts Port Authority

Mass Export Center

MassDevelopment

Meet ChinaBiz

Moroccan American Business Council

Netherlands American Business Group of NE

NE Canada Business Council

NE Latin American Business Council

NH International Trade Resource Center

Quebec Delegation in New England

RI Export Assistance Center

Swedish American Chamber of Commerce of NE

Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Boston

Taiwan Chamber of Commerce of NE

Turkish American Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Maritime Trade

United Nations Association of Greater Boston

US Department of Commerce

US Export Assistance Center

USA-India Chamber of Commerce

US Poland Chamber of Commerce of Boston

US Russia Chamber of Commerce of New England

Vermont Chamber of Commerce

World Boston

 


Atlantic Rim Network (ARM)

Tel: 617 423-7770
Fax: 617 969-6640
email: jamesbarron@attbi.com
website: http://www.atlanticrim.org

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.


Australia New Zealand American Chamber of Commerce of NE (ANZACCNE)

Location: PMG 434
738 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02451-0624

Tel: 603 225-8228
Fax: 603 226-2637
email: info@anzcc.org
website: www.anzacc.org

Contact: Kristen Chambers, President

Mission:

The objective of the Chamber is to create relationships between NE companies, entrepreneurs, investors, educators, service providers and other organizations and their counterparts in Australia and New Zealand.

 


Belgian American Society of NE (BAS)

Location: PO Box 382
Lexington, MA 02420-0382

Tel & Fax: 781-658-2505
email: basne@yahoo.com
website: http://www.bas-ne.org

Contact: Marceline Parent, Vice President

Mission:

Promotes Belgian-American relationships as well as providing information and assistance to others.

 


British American Business Council of NE (BABCNE)

Location: Lewis Wharf, Suite 523
Boston, MA 02110

Tel: 617 720-3622
Fax: 617 720-4331
email: babcne@comcast.net
website: http://www.babcne.org

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 32 Chambers in the US, UK, Mexico & Canada, incorporating over 10,000 executives engaged in transatlantic business.

 


Canadian Institute of International Affairs (CIIA)

Location: PO Box 85
Chestnut Hill Station
Boston, MA 02467

Tel: 617 232-3378
Fax: 617 277-8664
email: canadawatch.boston@worldnet.att.net
website: http://www.ciia.org

Contact: James Reed, Chair, Boston Branch

Mission:

CIIA promotes a deeper understanding of international affairs and of Canada's role in a changing world by providing members with a non-partisan, nationwide forum for informal discussion, analysis and debate.

 


Coalition of New England Companies for Trade (CONECT)

11 Main Street, #11, Suite 6
Southboro, MA 01772

Tel: 508 481-0424
Fax: 508 481-2161
email: conect@charter.net
website: www.conect.org

Contact: Joan Padduck, Chairman

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 - NE (FACC)

Location: 185 Alewife Brook Parkway, Suite 413
Cambridge, MA 02138

Tel: 617 520-2121
Fax: 617 520-2144
email: contact@faccne.org
website: http://www.faccne.org

Contact: Valerie Ferret, Executive Director

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 (GABCB)

Location: 170 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02116

Tel: 617 549-5978
Fax: 617 507-8122
email: info@gabc-boston.org
website: http://www.gabc-boston.org

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.

The GABC membership is open to all interested professionals. Our members represent all facets of the international business community including import and export managers, manufacturers, trade specialists, bankers, financiers, insurance agents, government officials, attorneys, consultants, educators and entrepreneurs.

 


Greater China Business Council of New England

PO Box 51247
Boston, MA 02205

Tel: 617-692-0165
Email: info@gcbc-ne.org
Website:
www.gcbc-ne.org

Contact: Di Jiang, 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 will achieve 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 NE (HACCNE)

Location: 111 Huntington Avenue, 26th Floor
Boston, MA 02199

Tel: 508-347-2742
Fax: 508 437-3831
email: sophialengyel@cs.com
website: www.HungarianAmericanChamber.com

Contact: Sophia Lengyel, President

Mission:

A dynamic, nonprofit organization dedicated to promote trade, establish joint ventures and foster new opportunities between Hungary and the US.


Network128.org (iNet)

Tel: 781 278-8855
Fax: 781 278-8844
E
mail: shawn@inetwork128.org
website: http://www.inetwork128.org

Contact: Shawn He, Chair

This is a Greater Boston based, pan-NE entrepreneur network and support community representing small and medium sized businesses. Programs address issues concerning emerging companies, from fundraising to intellectual property, from marketing to talent acquisition.

 


Ireland Chamber of Commerce in the US (ICC)

Location: 22 Border Street
Scituate, MA 02066

Tel: 781 545-8472
Fax: 781 545-8472
email: jimobrian15@aol.com
website: http://www.iccusa.org

Contact: Jim O'Brian, President

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.

 


Italy America Chamber of Commerce and Trade - NE (I/ACT)

One International Place, 7th Floor
Boston, MA 02110

Tel: 617 279-4228
Fax: 617 279-4220
email: info@iactnewengland.com
website: http://www.iactnewengland.com

Contact: Carmencita Bua, Secretary General

Mission:

The proactive promotion and facilitation of commercial exchange between Italy and the United States though New England.

 


Maine International Trade Center (MITC)

Location: 511 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04101-3824

Tel: 207 541-7400
Fax: 207 541-7420
email: info@mitc.com
website: http://www.mitc.com

Contact: Richard Coyle, President

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 (MAIB)

(An Affiliate of A.I.M)
222 Berkeley Street, PO Box 763
Boston, MA 02117-0763

Tel: 617 262-1180 x 366
Fax: 617 536-6785
email: krupert@aimnet.org
website: http://www.aimnet.org/maib

Contact: Kristin Rupert, 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. 


Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport)

Location: One Harbourside Drive, Suite 200
East Boston, MA 02128

Tel: 617-568-3989
Fax: 617-561-1980
email: ysurehan@massport.com
website: www.massport.com

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.


Massachusetts Office of International Trade & Investment (MOITI)

Location: State Transportation Building
10 Park Plaza, Suite 4510
Boston, MA 02116

Tel: 617-973-8650
Fax: 617-227-3488
Email: Christa.Bleyleben@state.ma.us
Web: www.mass.gov/moiti

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.


Mass Export Center (MEC)

Location: State Transportation Building
10 Park Plaza, Suite 4510
Boston, MA 02116

Tel: 617 973-8664
Fax: 617 973-8681
email: paula.murphy@state.ma.us
website: www.mass.gov/export

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.

 


MassDevelopment (MD)

Location: 160 Federal Street
Boston, MA 02110

Tel: 800 445-8030
Fax: 617 330-2001
email: ehunter@massdevelopment.com
website: www.massdevelopment.com

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.


Meet ChinaBiz (MC)

Tel: 781 278-8855
Fax: 781 278-8844
Email: shawn@inetwork128.org
website: www.MeetChinaBiz.org

Contact: Shawn He, Chair

This is an initiative created by the iNetwork128 network, which is a 1200 strong pan-NE entrepreneur network. Its main objective is to help member entrepreneurs and others, tap into the China market.

 


Moroccan American Business Council (MABC)

Location: 1085 Commonweath Avenue, Suite 194
Boston, MA 02215

Tel: 508-230-5985
Fax: 508 230-9943
email: mission@usa-morocco.org
website: www.usa-morocco.org

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.

 


Netherlands American Business Group of NE (NABGNE)

Location: 20 Park Plaza, Suite 524
Suite 524,
Boston, MA 02116

Tel: 978-809-0691
Fax: 617-426-8993
Email: board@nabg.net
Website: www.nabg.net

Contact: Yoost Van Hees, Director

Mission:

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.

 


NE Canada Business Council (NECBC)

Location: 3 Alberta Lane
Lakeville, MA 02347-1870

Tel: 508 923-0365
Fax: 508 923-0369
email: necbc@comcast.net
websi te: www.necbc.org

Contact: Leo Desjardins, President

Mission:

  

NE Latin American Business Council (NELABC)

Location:Two Seaport Lane, Suite 300
Boston, MA 02110

Tel: 617 946-8320
Fax: 617 946-4801
email: info@nelabc.org
website: www.nelabc.org

Contact: Salomon Chiquiar-Rabinovich, Esq., President

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.

 


NH International Trade Resource Center (NHITRC)

Location: International Trade Resource Center
17 NH Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801-2838

Tel: 603 334-6074
Fax: 603 334-6110
email: d_wivell@dred.state.nh.us
website: www.exportnh.com

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 (QDNE)

Location: 31 Milk Street, 10th Floor
Boston, MA 02109

Tel: 617 482-1193 x 118
Fax: 617 482-1195
email: johanne.guertin@mri.gouv.qc.ca
website: www.mri.gouv.qc.ca

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.

 


RI Export Assistance Center (RIEAC)

Location: Bryant College
1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917

Tel: 401 232-6407
Fax: 401 232-6416
email: postoffice@rieac.org
website: www.rieac.org

Contact:

Mission:

Provides resource development and consulting services to companies interested in international trade.

 


Swedish American Chamber of Commerce of NE (SACCNE)

Location: TBD

email: info@sacc-ne.org
website: www.sacc-ne.org

Contact: Marty Lehman, President

Mission:

The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce joins markets and people. The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce of New England has been actively supporting business since 1983 when it was established as a regional chapter of the umbrella organization, the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce, located in Washington DC.


Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Boston (TECOB)

Location: 99 Summer Street, Suite 801
Boston, MA 02110

Tel: 617 737-8272
Fax: 617 737-8275
email: ctb@epartner.com
website: www.teco-bos.org

Contact: Ellen Chen, Senior Commercial Officer

Mission:

Established to promote business, commerce, industrial relations as well as cultural exchanges between the US and Taiwan.

 


Taiwan Chambers of Commerce (TCC)

Location: PO Box 81-535
55 Washburn Avenue
Wellesley, MA 02481-0009

Tel: 781 239-0156
Fax: 781 239-0156
email: janoent@hotmail.com
website:

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® (TACCIM)

Location: 325 Huntington Avenue, #46
Boston, MA 02115

Tel: 617 536-4418
email: taccim@taccim.org
website: www.taccim.org

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.


 

USA-India Chamber of Commerce (USAIC)

Tel: 781 586-1212
email: info@usaindiachamber.org
website: www.usaindiachamber.org

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 (UNAGB)

Location: 44-46 Temple Place,
Boston, MA 02111

Tel: 617 482-4587
Fax: 617 482-0937
email: lena.granberg@unagb.org
W
ebsite: www.unagb.org

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 (USDOC)

Commercial Service - Boston
World Trade Center
164 Northern Avenue, Suite 307
Boston, MA 02210

Tel: 617 424-5990
Fax: 617 424-5992
email: dorothy.zurmuhlen@mail.doc.gov
website: http://www.buyusa.gov/newengland

Contact: Dorothy Zur Muhlen-Tomaszewska, Director

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 Export Assistance Center (USEAC)

US Commercial Service, US Department of Commerce

Location: World Trade Center
164 Northern Avenue, Suite 307
Boston, MA 02210

Tel: 617 424-5990
Fax: 617 424-5992
email: Dorothy.zurmuhlen@mail.doc.gov
website: www.buyusa.gov/newengland

Contact: Dorothy Zurmuhlen-Tomaszewska, Director

Mission:

A one-stop-shop for federal government export assistance. It offers the international marketing services of the US Department of Commerce through its network of over 200 offices in more than 70 countries, and international financing assistance through the US Small Business Administration.

 


US Poland Chamber of Commerce of Boston (USPCCB)

Location: 109 Pierce Road
Watertown, MA 02472

Tel: 617 926-5342
Fax:
email: maria.rupp@uspcc.org
website: www.uspcc.org

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 (USRCCNE)

Location: PO Box 64
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Tel:
Fax:
email: satinsky@bea-associates.com
website: www.usrccne.org

Contact: Daniel Satinsky, President

Mission:

Promotes trade and investment between businesses in the Boston area and Russia.

 


Vermont Chamber of Commerce (VCC)

Location: PO Box 37
Montpelier, VT 05601

Tel: 802 223-3443
Fax: 802 223-4257
email: cpicard@vtchamber.com
website: www.vtchamber.com

Contact: Curtis Picard, Vice President of International Trade

Mission:

A membership network sharing education, experience and expertise to foster the promotion and development of global commerce in Vermont.

 


World Boston (WB)

Location: One Milk Street
Boston, MA 02109

Tel: 617 542-8995 x 103
Fax: 617 423-7918
email: bconfonti@worldboston.org
website: www.worldboston.org

Contact: Brandie Elizabeth Confonti, 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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