Small Business Association for International Companies

CANADA- USA WORLD BANK UKRAINE SERIES- HYBRID: ATTEND VIRTUAL or IN-PERSON This series is organized in partnership with The World Bank Europe and Central Asia Office and the Canadian and U.S. Commercial Service Liaison teams to the World Bank Group (WBG) and will be open to Canadian and U.S. companies, consultants, and NGOs. This series will take place over 3 days in June, and participants will hear from experts from the World Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC),Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and the Government of Ukraine. Join us to learn about the WBG’s strategy and priorities in Ukraine, current and upcoming business opportunities, and how to track projects in the pipeline, among other topics. We highly recommend participation by any client that is interested in working in Ukraine, to attend these events virtually or in person. The first session on June 18 at 12pm ET will be on Working with the World Bank in Ukraine – Updates from the Ground, Understanding the WBG and Program Overview. Here from World Bank and Ukrainian Government officials on the operatiing environment for business, updates on teh World Bank’s posture in Ukraine and information on how companies can work with the Bank’s institutions. Register for 6/18 World Bank Ukraine Updates, Priorities and Overview event here: https://lnkd.in/e32DYuqv This second session on June 20 at 12:00pm ET will be on World Bank Ukraine Projects Deep Dive by Sector. This conference will focus on public procurement business opportunities funded by the World Bank in Health, Infrastructure and Sustainable Development. Register for 6/20 Ukraine Project Deep Dive Event here: https://lnkd.in/exKXb98R The third and final session of our series on June 25 at 12:00pm ET will cover Private Sector Financing and Facilitation Support in Ukraine. This session will focus on IFC and MIGA’s portfolios and priorities in Ukraine and Canadian and U.S. Government resources for companies. Register for 6/25 World Bank Ukraine Private Sector Resources and Canada-US Government Resources for Companies here: https://lnkd.in/e-3-GNwi *Please be advised, if you are interested in registering for any of these events virtually, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance of the start of the program to receive a link to the conference. For those that want to participate in-person, you must register 48 hours in advance to allow World Bank Security to clear your entry into the building.

On May 16th, Small Business Association for International Companies brought members and partners together for a wonderful evening of networking and collaboration during a special Networking Reception leading up to USAID's15th Annual Small Business Conference. We extend our gratitude to our Presenting Sponsor, On Point Strategy, and Supporter Sponsors: The Cloudburst Group, CollaborateUp, ECODIT, Government Market Strategies, Inc., Maestral International, Orgro, Panagora Group, Peers & Partners, and Premier Group, for their support. 

Last week, Small Business Association for International Companies (SBAIC) attended USAID's 15th Annual Small Business Conference "Partnering for Impact: Equity in Procurement". We were able to engage in important discussions surrounding emerging trends such as localization and small business partnerships, while networking with existing and prospective members, #USAID, small biz partners, and industry experts. We were overjoyed to hear SBAIC member CCI Group - Interpretation & Translation and CCI Group Founder, Indy Vega, received recognition in Administrator Samantha Power’s speech, highlighting the incredible interpretation services CCI Group provides to government agencies.  “A lack of translation is a major barrier for local organizations looking to work with USAID, looking to access USAID funding and support. And CCI Group is directly addressing that barrier while also creating American jobs.”  Finally, thank you USAID OSDBU, for a wonderful program filled with thought provoking discussion and small business impact. #USAIDSBCONF Administrator Power’s Speech: https://rb.gy/o536d9   Work with USAID: https://lnkd.in/eRfpHNeV 

The Small Business Association for International Companies #SBAIC is looking forward to an evening of celebration and collaboration at tomorrow’s Networking Reception on May 16th, leading up to USAID's 15th Annual Small Business Conference on May 17th. This event aims to provide a relaxed and enjoyable setting for fostering meaningful interactions that will enhance the connections within our international business community. We extend our gratitude to our Presenting Sponsor, On Point Strategy, and Supporter Sponsors: The Cloudburst Group, CollaborateUp, ECODIT, Government Market Strategies, Inc., Orgro, Maestral International, Panagora Group, Peers & Partners, and Premier Group, for their support.

Wishing all a Happy #Mothers Day #MotherDay #MothersDayWeekend

The Small Business Association for International Companies hashtag #SBAIC is thrilled to announce its upcoming Networking Reception on May 16th, leading up to USAID's 15th Annual Small Business Conference on May 17th. This event aims to provide a relaxed and enjoyable setting for fostering meaningful interactions that will enhance the connections within our international business community. We extend our gratitude to our Presenting Sponsor, On Point Strategy, and Supporter Sponsors: The Cloudburst Group, ECODIT, Orgro, Maestral International, Peers & Partners, Premier Group, CollaborateUp, and Panagora Group, for their support. Registration: https://lnkd.in/gzcbmn6z #WorkwithUSAID

Congratulations to On Point Strategy’s Carmen A. (Mely) Torres on the U.S. Small Business Administration Award

Small Business Association for International Companies member Maestral International posted their May Newsletter.

#SBAIC #NEWSLETTER Harnessing the Power of Partnership: CULTIVA and CCI Group’s Success Story 2023 was a landmark year for CULTIVA Global Solutions and CCI Group - Interpretation & Translation, marking our venture into a strategic partnership that not only redefined our business trajectories but also underscored the power of collaboration in the small business sector. This journey culminated in securing a prestigious $2.5M contract with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for limited English proficiency services, a domain where our synergies shone the brightest. Read more: https://lnkd.in/edGG54Mj

The Small Business Association for International Companies #SBAIC is thrilled to announce its upcoming Networking Reception on May 16th, leading up to USAID's 15th Annual Small Business Conference on May 17th. This event aims to provide a relaxed and enjoyable setting for fostering meaningful interactions that will enhance the connections within our international business community. We extend our gratitude to our Presenting Sponsor, On Point Strategy, and Supporter Sponsors: The Cloudburst Group, ECODIT, Orgro, Maestral International, Peers & Partners, and Premier Group, for their support. Registration: https://lnkd.in/gkn-49QF Work with USAID