Going forward the content of this Newsletter will reflect what this means not only for Africa but other regions around the round.
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So what makes a City Global? Easy Answer? It is the people and the resources made available to businesses established in that region.
As I have lived, partnered with and worked in various cities I have witnessed the difference in how the people are receptive to global conversations and new ideas. I must say that some are more welcoming than others.... One of the Cities that I have lived in, worked in and also partnered with that fully embraced a global mindset is Bentonville, Arkansas - Benton-what? Yes Bentonville! This city is extremely unique in that it houses the headquarters of the world's largest corporation; Walmart - It is also the city where I held the first ever Trade with Africa Business Summit!
Everything I needed to host delegates from around the world were made available - it wasn't easy to launch my programs but it was made easier by the support I received from the community leaders such as the Mayor, the Economic Development Board, the Tourism Board, the World Trade Center, Export Development Council (DEC) and countless others. As my work has expanded beyond Arkansas to now other cities around the world I realize that a mindset shift is required for leaders on global matters for them to embrace and pursue emerging opportunities for their city. Not everyone will but those that embrace such and invest in attracting new opportunities would reap the benefits for women, youth and people of diverse heritage. "Economic Development happens at the Local Level"