Chairman Michael Fieweger - Attorney at Law, Baker McKenzie Vice-Chairmen Philip Pittsford - International Sales Manager, NOW International Hank Hughes - Business Development Executive, IBM Corporation Staff Liaison Shufen Zhao - (312) 494-6784

Objective

The Global Connections Council helps Chamber members gain access to global markets and resources that will support the growth and profitability of their businesses. Special attention is given to conducting an ongoing set of forum-like events in which members can learn from and collaborate with international experts and fellow members on topics of global interest – thus helping them achieve their business, professional and personal goals.

Committee Action Plans

• Provide events at which members can listen to and interact with recognized international experts as they discuss a wide range of topics relating to world markets. The same events provide members with opportunities to network with fellow members and experts and exchange sales leads, business information and practical market knowledge. 
• Conduct webinars (web-based seminars) that offer international business information, including discussions on economics, labor issues, law and international strategy. 
• Maintain an international resource library that offers members access to information on critical global commerce topics, such as import/export documentation, foreign consulate contact information, etc.

Members 

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