International Business Alliance

Past Events in 2005

Monday, Nov. 7, 5:30-7:30 pm

SF Chamber Boardroom
235 Montgomery Street, 12th Floor
San Francisco

Join SF Chamber’s International Business Alliance group and representatives from the Australian Chamber of Commerce for this unique networking event.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, a senior executive, or an international association, take this opportunity to make contacts and build relationships with like-minded business people from the Bay Area in the informal setting. The evening will consist of both structured and unstructured networking, and refreshments.

The IBA is the San Francisco Chamber’s international networking group, building relationships between local businesses, as well as with organizations around the world. Members typically have 10-15 years international experience, as professionals in accounting, advertising, air travel, banking, contracting, financial planning, hotel accommodation, immigration, legal matters, marketing, mortgage brokering, public relations, real estate, shipping, and others.

The Australian American Chamber of Commerce San Francisco Bay Area is dedicated to providing a social, cultural and business platform for people who are interested in Australia. It provides interesting, informative programs and seminars as well as helpful networking with business and government contacts.

Monday, July 18, 2005 - 5:15-7:00 pm
International Business Alliance Kick Off

San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
235 Montgomery St., 12th Floor

Doing Business Internationally? Want to meet professionals with international experience? Consider joining our unique networking group.

The International Business Alliance (IBA) is kicking off an exciting new semester: more networking, more events and more opportunity to do business in a global setting.

This is your opportunity to ask questions, talk about opportunities for more international business, and network with like-minded business people in an informal setting.

The IBA is the San Francisco Chamber's unique international networking group building relationships between local businesses and organizations around the world. IBA members typically have 15 years professional as well as international experience, and as a group provide key areas of expertise in accounting, advertising, branding, contracting, communications, currency exchange, legal matters, logistics, marketing, marketing research, public relations, shipping, and others. Consider adding your expertise to the menu!

There are numerous benefits to the IBA. Members create leads for each other that turn into closed business, network with responsive, mid-to-senior level professionals, and increase the international exposure of their company.

Meetings are held twice monthly for five months, and last 90 minutes. Each meeting consists of a leads exchange, a "30 second" company introduction by each member, and a 10-minute company presentation.

Register for the Kick Off event now. Space is limited. To learn more about this program, please contact Nadia Chan 415-352-8803 or nchan@sfchamber.com.

Monday, June 20, 2005 - 5:30-7:00 pm
International Business Alliance (IBA) Session

San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
235 Montgomery St., 12th Floor

IBA Networking Sessions

Meet this innovative group during one of their sessions specially adapted to introduce local businesses interested in international business, to each other and to explore the purpose and benefits of the International Business Alliance (IBA) itself.

This is your opportunity to ask questions, meet people experienced in international trade, and network with like-minded business people in an informal setting.

Space is limited, to register for June 20 session click here. No fee to attend.
For more information contact nchan@sfchamber.com.

Wednesday, June 22, 2005 4:30-7 pm
International Business Alliance Networking Reception

San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
235 Montgomery St., 12th Floor

International Business Alliance Networking Reception, sponsored by Leland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger & Melnick, LLP.

Take this opportunity to meet small and medium-size business representatives operating under CAFTA (Central American Free Trade Agreement), from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama in Central America, as well from the Dominican Republic, countries which are trading partners of the United States. This CAFTA visit is sponsored by the US Department of Commerce as a three-week fact-finding and networking tour of the United States.

Attend, make contacts, build relationships, and create communication channels with these Central American companies. You will also get an opportunity to meet other like-minded business people from the Bay Area in this informal setting.

This event is being hosted by the IBA, the Chamber’s international networking group, building relationships between local businesses and organizations around the world. IBA members have an average of 10-15 years international experience and cover key areas of accounting, advertising, contracting, communications, currency exchange, legal matters, logistics, marketing, marketing research, public relations, shipping, and others.

No fee to attend. Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible. Register online or contact Nadia Chan at nchan@SFChamber.com.