GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

ICOBP and Uniworld have developed and established relationships with many international government contacts over the past several years by:

• Twice hosting the annual conference of ambassadors and business attaches at which 105 countries were represented
• Annual conference of finance ministers in which 47 countries were represented

Due to ICOBP's extensive research of member's needs, the expressed desire behind government relations from association members and membership groups was to have more than just a business consultant explain what opportunities may exist in other countries. Participants and members wanted a platform that would provide real access to various governmental representatives. They wanted to personally meet representatives, be shown what opportunities exist, learn the different rules and regulations and be given a legitimate contact with whom they could follow up.

Government representatives have stated they would contribute to an organization that would represent the small to mid size business owners and leaders. In this advancing world moving more and more toward a global economy, government relations will become essential for survival and continued growth for international expanding companies.

It was also found that most of these organizations, associations, membership groups and foundations do pay for lobbying with a single government; however; nowhere did ICOBP find a government relations group that worked with multiple governments for a single cause. As a result, this is an absolute need that ICOBP intends to fill for its members.

Ambassadors, trade authorities and business attaches will be invited to ICOBP's annual and regional conferences and given a free booth from which they can promote their country and stimulate their economics via ICOBP’s members and support systems. In working with various governments, ICOBP will be providing them a platform and the opportunity to promote their country, its natural resources and its opportunities to an international audience.

ICOBP’s members will be able to meet directly with these ambassadors, trade authorities and business attaches to receive direct information and proper contacts to take their products and services internationally. This reduces the time and cost of such research while drastically reducing the risk of making false assumptions. This information will include tax laws, tariffs, rules and regulations.

Imagine attending a convention whereby members may visit booth-to-booth, country-by-country, to seek where they may desire to work, expand into or research the many opportunities available throughout the world.

ICOBP is perpetually looking to add new countries and their government’s people of influence, in turn, helping ICOBP to grow and strengthen for its members.

To find out more click here to view our member powerpoint presentation.

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