The 5th INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SUMMIT 2011 is being hosted by nine (9) Chambers of Commerce in the Tampa Bay area.

The diverse Chambers of Commerce and the many business organizations that have come together to participate are tremendously excited about this event.

We will continue our tradition of providing new and interesting topics along with fresh ideas from the delegates, while remaining focused on international business and trade.

The Summit chairs have selected plenary speakers that have demonstrated leadership in their respective fields and will present new opportunities for business and trade from a regional and global perspective.

Theme:
Collaboration. Diversity. Prospertity.

Mission:
To provide a forum that recognizes, develops and facilitates business opportunities among the diverse community in Tampa Bay, and to further promote entrepreneurship while building formidable alliances in our diverse marketplace.

Goal:
To promote the growing diverse business community of Tampa Bay and secure business relationships for companies that desire to grow their business locally and internationally!

Objectives:

• Collaboration of Chambers, members and business organizations
• Economic development of Tampa Bay and International businesses
• Educate and create community awareness of our Chambers
• Recognize leaders, organizations and businesses in Tampa Bay

Business Summit Entails:

• Educational Component
• Business Trade & Workshop Component
• Leadership Seminars
• Speed Networking
• International Panel
• Cultural Celebration Reception

Workshops /  Lunch  Keynote Speaker / Speed Networking / International Panel / Cultural Celebration Reception

Location:
Tampa, Florida

Date:
Thursday, March 10, 2011

Venue:
TBD

Sponsorship Packages:
Find out more on how to Become a Sponsor at our next International Business Summit 2011 event.

Some 2010 Sponsors
Gold Sponsors: Brighthouse, Fowler White,  Ogletree Deakins.
Silver Sponsors: Coca Cola, Nielsen Corporation, Tampa General Hospital, Costco, USF Polytechnic.
Partnership Sponsors: Tech Data, SHRM.

Target Audience:
Chamber Members, Corporations, including strategic managers and supply-chain specialists, Small to Mid-size Businesses, Media, Local & International Students. Expected audience= 500-600

Event organised by the following Chambers of Commerce:

• British American Business Council
• Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay
• Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay
• French American Business Council of West Florida
• Indo-US Chamber of Commerce
• Philippine American Chamber of Commerce
• Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Scandinavian-Baltic Trade Association
• Swedish American Chamber of Commerce

Check out our past 2010 schedule below:

For More Information: www.ibsummit.org

The diverse Chambers of Commerce and the many business organizations that have come together to participate are tremendously excited about this event.

We will continue our tradition of providing new and interesting topics along with fresh ideas from the delegates, while remaining focused on international business and trade.

The Summit chairs have selected plenary speakers that have demonstrated leadership in their respective fields and will present new opportunities for business and trade from a regional and global perspective.

Chambers of Commerce include:

• British American Business Council
• Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay
• Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay
• Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce
• French American Business Council of West Florida
• Indo-US Chamber of Commerce
• Philippine American Chamber of Commerce
• Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce