Michigan’s “Global Ties” Partners map out a Diplomatic Path for International Exchange for Economic Prosperity!
Join Jodi Michaels (Global Ties Kalamazoo) and Marian Reich (Global Ties Detroit) together with host Ed Clemente to literally cover the globe. Based in Kalamazoo and Metro Detroit areas, these two organizations best exemplify Citizen Diplomacy and share Michigan with the world's future leaders through international exchange. Working with the U.S. Department of State, USAID and other organizations, these Global Ties partners give Michigan citizens opportunities to network, learn, and explore other countries and cultures through person-to-person interaction right from their own homes and workplaces. The delegates from more than 100 countries come to Michigan often for economic development endeavors. The MEDC and hundreds of other Michigan businesses and organizations are engaged with these global exchange visitors. Find out what IVLP, OIV, and Homestays are and how you can get involved. You can also read the transcript from our conversation.