2003 International Consular Ball: a world-class event.More than 500 people dined and danced the night away March 28 at the Detroit Regional Chamber's 2003 International Consular Ball at The Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn. The prestigious annual black-tie ball pays tribute to the region's consular corps Consular corps (from French: Corps consulaire and commonly abbreviated CC) is a concept analogue to diplomatic corps, but concerning the staff, estates and work of a consulate. . Forty foreign consuls now serve the Detroit Region. In addition to providing visas for foreign visitors and passports and certificates for their citizens, consuls also work to improve the commercial relations between their country and Michigan, promote cultural relations and provide information on local development in the commercial, cultural, economic and scientific sectors to their country. "This Signature Event is especially important to the Chamber and particularly this year as we celebrate our 100 years of service to the business community and embrace our international relationships and strengthen those right here at home," said Richard E. Blouse Jr., CCE CCE Cornell Cooperative Extension CCE Corporate and Continuing Education CCE Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. CCE Commission de Coopération Environnementale CCE Centre for Continuing Education CCE College of Continuing Education CCE Certified Computer Examiner , president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the Detroit Regional Chamber, in his welcoming remarks. "As the largest chamber of commerce in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , it is critical that we maintain our position in the world market." A major highlight of the ball each year is the World Trader of the Year Award, presented by the Chamber's International Business Council to honor an individual or company that has made significant contributions to the promotion of international trade with Regional Detroit. This year's honoree is Dr. Dieter Zetsche Dr. Dieter Zetsche (born on May 5, 1953 in Istanbul, Turkey) is a German businessman and the Chairman of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes Cars since 2006 as well as member of the company's Board of Management since 1998. The family returned to Germany in 1956. , CEO and president of DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group since late 2000. "Under his leadership, DaimlerChrysler continues to be not only an international leader but also a great corporate citizen in our region. Both serve to enhance our region's image and stature in the world community," said Chamber Chairman Benjamin C. Maibach III, chairman of the board and president of Barton Malow Co. The Detroit Regional Chamber established the International Business Council in 1997 to assist the Chamber and the Detroit Regional Economic Partnership in marketing the region and to develop international opportunities for area businesses. The World Trader of the Year Award dates back to 1954. International Visitors Council Another highlight of the ball was the annual silent auction, which raises money to support the activities of the International Visitors Council of Metropolitan Detroit. IVC IVC abbr. inferior vena cava Detroit administers two international exchange programs on behalf of the U.S. State A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States, although four states use the official title "commonwealth". The separate state governments and the federal government share sovereignty, in that an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and Department: the International Visitor Program and the Community Connections Program. These programs bring official international visitors to the Detroit area in order to foster mutual understanding through communication at both the personal and professional levels. Present were IVC Detroit's president Dennis Day Dennis Day (May 21, 1916, New York City – June 22, 1988, Los Angeles, California),[1] [2] [3] born Owen Patrick Eugene McNulty, was an Irish-American singer and radio and television personality. and its board chairman Tarik Daoud, chairman of Al Long Ford Inc. and a Chamber vice chairman. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The People's Choice Orchestra provided dance music for this year's ball. To commemorate the Chamber's 100th anniversary and as a special thank you to attendees for supporting the business community, the Ritz-Carlton created a special dessert that was a culinary hit with the crowd. The Chamber extends special thanks to its Platinum sponsors, General Motors Corp. and Verizon Wireless, and its Gold sponsors, Comerica Inc., Detroit River Tunnel Partnership, Ernst & Young LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol , Intraco Corp., MGM Grand Detroit The MGM Grand Detroit Casino Resort is located in Detroit, Michigan. The resort opened on October 3,2007 with a grand event which included celebrities and fireworks. This is the first luxury casino resort in a major metropolis outside of Las Vegas and the first in downtown Detroit. Casino, Oakwood Healthcare Inc. and UPS, for making the International Consular Ball a major success. Did you know? The Detroit Region is third in the nation in value of exports--more than $28 billion annually--and home to nearly 900 foreign-owned firms. Our foreign trade zone program is the largest in the country, and our connections with Canada and Mexico make us the most important NAFTA NAFTA in full North American Free Trade Agreement Trade pact signed by Canada, the U.S., and Mexico in 1992, which took effect in 1994. Inspired by the success of the European Community in reducing trade barriers among its members, NAFTA created the world's business center in the world. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mark your calendars: The 20th International Consular Ball is slated for March 26, 2004 at the Ritz-Carlton. Watch the Detroiter for March 26, 2004 at the Ritz-Carlton. Watch the Detroiter for details. For more information, contact Beverly Sturdivant at (313) 596-0343 or e-mail: bsturdiv@detroitchamber.com. |
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