HOME GENERAL INFORMATION CONTACT US AFFILIATES EVENTS ABOUT US MEDIA RELATIONS VOLUNTEERS SPONSORS NEWS Short-term Contract Opportunity with the ICA The ICA is seeking a contractor to provide facilities planning services for its move to the new location in downtown Austin. Planning will take place over a five-month period. The contractor will work directly with the Executive Director. Those interested should read the Scope of Work and note how to apply under more information below. more Growing Global Austin Conference First International Center of Austin Conference Helps Local Businesses Grow Globally more WCIT Adds New Board Members Several business leaders have joined the board of the nonprofit World Congress on Information Technology 2006 Inc. more	About Us The International Center of Austin is a public/private partnership supporting business, education, and cultural opportunities between Austin and the rest of the world. By facilitating commerce, sharing knowledge and promoting understanding among the cultures of the world, the International Center promotes economic growth by strategically positioning Austin among the top internationally-focussed cities around the globe. Born of the marriage between the International Partnership of Greater Austin and the Greater Austin International Coalition, the International Center of Austin works cooperatively with globally-focused organizations and businesses to promote growth for our city. The role of the ICA is to: Inform citizens of international activities that enhance local quality of life. Involve civic leaders in international affairs, establishing global links to finance, commerce, education, art, tourism, culture, and social realms, integrating Austin into the world community. Foster a healthy business climate, connecting Austin's industrial, financial and commercial institutions with the world economy. Support international activities that encourage understanding, acceptance and appreciation for other cultures, people of all nationalities, and various faiths. By mobilizing all sectors of Greater Austin, the ICA identifies, prepare for, and acts on beneficial international opportunities. Developing cooperation within both the public and the private sectors, the ICA establishes a synergy among: Business and Trade The ICA supports economic growth in greater Austin through cooperation with businesses, service organizations and overseas companies, to promote development, collaborative business models and the creation of new jobs. Education New educational opportunities, student diversity, and collaborative teaching models are at the heart of the ICA's focus on international educational exchange. Culture Cultural exchange facilitates understanding among the peoples of the world, encouraging collaboration and promoting peace, through participation in the arts, language, food and lifestyle. Government The ICA encourages cooperative regulation, networking, transportation, and the support of strategic alliances between Austin and other regions of the world. Tourism Fostering a strategic, coordinated effort, the ICA helps to further develop, package and promote Austin as a tourist destination. Marketing and Public Relations In a coordinated effort to promote Austin as an international city, the ICA seeks to build relationships, raise awareness, and promote Austin's image through coordinated marketing and public relations strategies. Benefits of Promoting Austin as an International City Growth and diversity of economic base, protecting against downturns. Growth of the job market, both now and in the future. Access by local companies to international investment and revenue. Growth to culture and the arts. Increased revenue through tourism. Within our first year of operation, the ICA has hosted over a dozen different delegations from almost as many different countries, and spoken to more than a score of organizations about our vision of Austin as an international city. History 1999 Report Presented to Mayor Watson Greater Austin International Center Founded 2000 Task Force formed 2001 Task Force reports International Partnership of Greater Austin formed 2003 ICA Committee set up ICA opened: International Day in Austin declared by Mayor Wynn (Oct, 24) 2004 International Partnership of Greater Austin + Greater Austin International Center merge, name changed to ICA International Community				VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH Volunteer today! UPCOMING EVENTS No Events to display   Printer Friendly
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