Global Ties Detroit

Global Ties Detroit Global Ties Detroit (formerly IVC Detroit) is a nonprofit organization that administers international exchange programs on behalf of governmental agencies.

🏆🌎 We’re thrilled to honor Michigan Central with the Global Trailblazer Award at our 2026 Annual Dinner! 🎉From welcoming...
10/05/2026

🏆🌎 We’re thrilled to honor Michigan Central with the Global Trailblazer Award at our 2026 Annual Dinner! 🎉

From welcoming delegates and fellows to sharing Detroit’s incredible history of innovation, Michigan Central embodies the spirit of Detroit and its global impact. 🤝🌍

Through their continued support of the community and dedication to innovation, Michigan Central is helping showcase Detroit as a city where ideas become action and global connections become lasting partnerships. 🤝🌐

📅 October 22nd | The Colony Club 🏙️

🎟️ Tickets are still available! Come celebrate citizen diplomacy in the City of Detroit and join us in honoring Michigan Central and our other outstanding award recipients. 🥂🏆🌎

https://secure.givelively.org/event/international-visitors-council-of-metropolitan-detroit-inc/2026-annual-dinner-dinner-drinks-networking-and-silent-auction

🌎 Thank you to everyone who joined us for a wonderful evening of connection, conversation, and global exchange 🤝 at the ...
09/30/2026

🌎 Thank you to everyone who joined us for a wonderful evening of connection, conversation, and global exchange 🤝 at the Global Prosperity Networking Event with the U.S. Department of State-sponsored International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) delegation!

We were honored to welcome delegates from Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Ghana, India, Mexico, Moldova, Pakistan, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Suriname, Tunisia, Ukraine, and Venezuela. 🌎🤝

A special thank you to ProsperUs Detroit for generously welcoming us into their space at the Jefferson Hub (JHub), and to all the delegates and attendees who made the evening so meaningful. ✨

We look forward to continuing these global connections, building bridges, and creating opportunities for meaningful conversation and collaboration. 🌍

🏡 Home Hospitality Hosts Needed! 🇺🇸🇮🇳We’re looking for two local hosts to welcome 4–5 visiting education leaders from In...
09/23/2026

🏡 Home Hospitality Hosts Needed! 🇺🇸🇮🇳

We’re looking for two local hosts to welcome 4–5 visiting education leaders from India for dinner as part of an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) exchange.

The delegation includes university department leaders and education policy specialists exploring U.S.-India collaboration in higher education, STEM education, vocational education, and regional economic development.

📅 Saturday, October 10 — preferred
📅 Friday, October 9 or Sunday, October 11 — also possible

Hosts will provide a dinner and an opportunity for meaningful conversation and cultural exchange.

Interested in hosting? Please email [email protected]! 🇺🇸🇮🇳

🏆🌎 We’re proud to honor the Detroit Historical Society as the recipient of our 2026 Cultural Diplomat Award at this year...
09/16/2026

🏆🌎 We’re proud to honor the Detroit Historical Society as the recipient of our 2026 Cultural Diplomat Award at this year’s Annual Dinner! ✨

Through our partnership, the Detroit Historical Society has helped international visitors discover Detroit’s rich history, culture, and unique story. 🏛️🌍

From hosting networking events and welcoming international guests to hosting our Career Connections U.S. Exchange Alumni Summit, they’ve created meaningful opportunities for learning, connection, and cultural exchange. 🤝🎓

We’re grateful for their continued partnership and commitment to sharing what makes Detroit special with the world. 💙

Congratulations to the Detroit Historical Society! We cant wait to celebrate with you on October 22nd at The Colony Club!🏆

Tickets for the 2026 Annual Dinner are still available! https://secure.givelively.org/event/international-visitors-council-of-metropolitan-detroit-inc/2026-annual-dinner-dinner-drinks-networking-and-silent-auction

🏆🌎 We’re proud to honor Velocity as our 2026 Pioneering Partner Award recipient at this year’s Annual Dinner! ✨Throughou...
09/14/2026

🏆🌎 We’re proud to honor Velocity as our 2026 Pioneering Partner Award recipient at this year’s Annual Dinner! ✨

Throughout our year-long partnership, Velocity has been a steadfast champion of international exchange, innovation, and connection. 🤝💡

Velocity has:
🌍 Hosted five fellows, with two more joining this fall
🎤 Hosted a Global Innovation Day for MENA and YLAI participants, featuring a panel, pitch funding competition, and breakout sessions at their facilities
🇲🇦 Participated in a reverse exchange to Morocco
🌐 Welcomed IVLP delegations, including Global Economic Cooperation from Japan.

Through each of these opportunities, Velocity has helped create meaningful spaces for learning, collaboration, and global connection. 🤝🌎

We’re grateful for all that Velocity has contributed throughout our partnership and are excited to see our partnership continue to grow and create even more opportunities for connection, collaboration, and international exchange in the years ahead! 🚀

We’re honored to celebrate this incredible partnership at the 2026 Annual Dinner!✨

🌎 The World Comes to Detroit—and Detroit Goes Out to the WorldTune in to the latest episode of the Michigan Economic Dev...
09/09/2026

🌎 The World Comes to Detroit—and Detroit Goes Out to the World

Tune in to the latest episode of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation podcast The Michigan Opportunity, featuring Marian Reich, President of Global Ties Detroit, and Fareed Y. Shalhout, Senior Director of Strategic Global Engagement and Operations at Wayne State University Office of International Programs and Global Ties Detroit Board President.

Marian and Fareed join Edward D. Clemente, Senior Advisor for Trends and Development at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and a Global Ties Detroit board member, for a conversation about the powerful—and often overlooked—impact of citizen diplomacy and international exchange.

🎙️ Hear how international exchange and citizen diplomacy strengthen Detroit through connection, collaboration, investment, and opportunity at the link below.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1568437/episodes/19732263

✨ 🏠Open Your Home to Fellows from Fiji!🏠 Become a Homestay Host | October 30–November 6, 2026Global Ties Detroit is seek...
09/09/2026

✨ 🏠Open Your Home to Fellows from Fiji!

🏠 Become a Homestay Host | October 30–November 6, 2026
Global Ties Detroit is seeking homestay hosts to welcome six parliamentary staffers (1-2 fellows per home) visiting Detroit from Fiji through the Congressional Office for International Leadership Open World Program.

During their visit, fellows will learn about U.S. legislative processes, civil service, and community engagement while building professional connections.

✨ Hosting is a chance to:

🌐 Build meaningful international connections from your home
🇫🇯 Learn about Fiji and share your own culture
❤️ Share Detroit’s warmth and hospitality
🤝 Support international exchange and people-to-people connections
🏠 Interested in hosting? Help make their Detroit experience memorable!

Please contact [email protected]

🏆🌎 Meet Our 2026 Home Hospitality Hero: Claudia Nickel! 🌍🏆On October 22, we’ll proudly honor Claudia Nickel as our 2026 ...
09/02/2026

🏆🌎 Meet Our 2026 Home Hospitality Hero: Claudia Nickel! 🌍🏆

On October 22, we’ll proudly honor Claudia Nickel as our 2026 Home Hospitality Hero for her extraordinary generosity, warmth, and commitment to international friendship.❤️

Claudia has opened her home to participants from programs including TechGirls, COIL Hungary, IVLP, IYLEP, and YSEALI, creating meaningful connections and unforgettable memories for guests from around the world. 🌎

She has also been a valued sponsor of our Annual Dinner and other Global Ties events, supporting our mission to build bridges between cultures and strengthen global connections right here in our community. 🤝

✨ Join us October 22 to celebrate Claudia and see the GTD award presentation in person! We will be announcing more Awardees soon.

🎟️ Get your tickets and be part of an evening celebrating hospitality, friendship, and global connections. Don’t miss it! 🌎🥂

https://secure.givelively.org/event/international-visitors-council-of-metropolitan-detroit-inc/2026-annual-dinner-dinner-drinks-networking-and-silent-auction

🏠 Become a Homestay Host | October 30–November 6, 2026Global Ties Detroit is seeking homestay hosts to welcome six parli...
08/26/2026

🏠 Become a Homestay Host | October 30–November 6, 2026

Global Ties Detroit is seeking homestay hosts to welcome six parliamentary staffers (1-2 fellows per home) visiting Detroit from Fiji through the Congressional Office for International Leadership Open World Program.

During their visit, fellows will learn about U.S. legislative processes, civil service, and community engagement while building professional connections.

✨ Hosting is a chance to:
🌐 Build meaningful international connections from your home
🇫🇯 Learn about Fiji and share your own culture
❤️ Share Detroit’s warmth and hospitality
🤝 Support international exchange and people-to-people connections

🏠 Interested in hosting? Help make their Detroit experience memorable!

Please contact [email protected]

🌟 SPONSORSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Strategic Staffing Solutions 🌟We’re proud to spotlight Strategic Staffing Solutions (S3), an in...
08/19/2026

🌟 SPONSORSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Strategic Staffing Solutions 🌟

We’re proud to spotlight Strategic Staffing Solutions (S3), an incredible sponsor of the 2026 Annual Dinner! From serving as professional hosts for our youth program TechGirls to welcoming our Ukrainian delegation of veterans for workforce development—and supporting many programs over the years—S3 has consistently shown up for our community. 🌎🤝

A special thank you to Jacqueline Robinson, Senior Vice President of Customer Solutions at S3, GTD Board Member, and Co-Chair of our Annual Dinner Committee, for her leadership and for helping make this sponsorship possible.

✨ Don’t miss our Annual Dinner on October 22 from 5:30-8:30pm at The Colony Club Detroit! Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Join us for an evening celebrating global connections, community, and the impact of our work.

🔗https://secure.givelively.org/event/international-visitors-council-of-metropolitan-detroit-inc/2026-annual-dinner-dinner-drinks-networking-and-silent-auction

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440 Burroughs Street #332
Detroit, MI
48202

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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