GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMITTEE (GOC)
Trade | Partnerships | Investments
The Global Opportunities Committee (GOC) of the Atlanta Black Chambers (ABC) was created to provide information and access to trade, partnerships, and investment opportunities around the world for our members.
We are on a mission to connect and empower every business in our organization to result-oriented opportunities that will generate real economic value among businesses. We execute this through strategically designed programming such as opportunities webinars, in-person workshops, inbound/outbound delegations, and conferences.
GOC has impacted more than 1,000 businesses across 35 countries within the past year with opportunities valued at more than $100 million dollars.
Our Impact
Businesses Reached
Black Chambers Network
Countries Reached
US Black Businesses Network
B2B Events & Meetings
ABC Members
Million Worth of Opportunities
Email Database
Children Helped in Africa
2023 Media Coverage
GOC Leadership
The following are the leadership team of GOC:
Ricardo Berrís
Chairman
Reginald Smith
Project Management Lead
Katrina Morrison
Travel & Hospitality Lead
Jennifer Barbosa
Co-Chair
Cory Henry
Digital Experience Lead
Rahiem White
Entertainment Lead
Natalie Jerome
Secretary
Lauren Levins
Language & Cultural Experience Lead
Shaquana Teasley
International Trade & Compliance Lead
Katina Norman
Admin Lead
Dawn Sizemore
Programming & Metrics Lead
Samuel O. Adeyemi
Communication Lead
Akita Patterson
Marketing Lead
Sector Leaders
Jennifer J. Barbosa
Manufacturing Sector Lead
Akita Patterson
Marketing & Communications Sector Lead
Dadirai Babra Ngwena
Agriculture Sector Lead
Chrissy Lewis
Finance & Insurance Sector Lead
Michael Hudson
Mining Sector Lead
Dawn Sizemore
Education Sector Lead
Seydou Dembele
Technology Sector Lead
Katrina Morrison
Travel & Hospitality Sector Lead
Lauren Levins
Real Estate Sector Lead
Regional Leads
The following people have been appointed by GOC and tasked with identifying and pursuing new opportunities for trade, partnerships, and investments within their region:
Stacey Mollison
Guyana
Dadirai Ngwena
Zimbabwe
Iruku Makanga
Kenya
Xiomara Castillo
Panama
Dr. M’zée Fula-Ngenge
Angola
Claudine Reid
United Kingdom
John Colastin
Puerto Rico
Robert Asprilla
Colombia
Samuel O. Adeyemi
Nigeria
Henok H. Gizaw
Ethiopia
David Jeb Kuteesa
Indian Ocean
Johnny Muteba
South Africa
Sandiford Edwards
Caribbean
Soul Ongoiba
Mali
Regina Mukamusinga
Rwanda
Ency Litsoane
South Africa
Joseph Nzekani
DR Congo
Gideon Chibuye
Zambia
Dawn Simpson
Suriname
Mark Talemwa Batemyetto
Uganda
Shirley Xavier
Haiti
Christian Riascos
South Pacific Coast
Stephanie Logan Settro
Liberia
Sindiswa Mzamo
Lesotho
GOC News
ABC/GOC Signs MOU With Kenya National Chamber of Commerce
The Atlanta Black Chambers & The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry Sign Historic MOU in Atlanta at the Cobb Galleria Centre May 20th, 2024!
(PRESS RELEASE) World Trade Month: Atlanta Black Chamber’s Global Opportunity Committee Advocates for Inclusive & Integrated Global Trade
PRESS RELEASE WORLD TRADE MONTH: ATLANTA BLACK CHAMBER’S GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY COMMITTEE ADVOCATES FOR INCLUSIVE & INTEGRATED GLOBAL TRADE ATLANTA, GA – MAY 24, 2024. As the world celebrates Global Trade Month in May 2024, the Global Opportunity Committee (GOC) of...
Global Voices Culture & Language Program
Join Us for an Exciting Global Voices Information Session! This is an electrifying evening of exploration and opportunity as L Gabrielle Enterprises LLC DBA Ignite Ed Pathways Group, in collaboration with the esteemed Global Opportunities Committee of the Atlanta...
GOC Forges Strategic Alliances at Colombia’s 100th B2b Matchmaking Event
In another remarkable stride towards promoting black businesses, the Global Opportunity Committee (GOC) of the Atlanta Black Chambers of Commerce (ABC) emerged as a standout presence at Colombia's milestone 100th B2B Matchmaking event, organized by Procolombia....
VOA: American Business Executives, Community Activists Attending Investment Summit in Zimbabwe
https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/american-business-executives-community-activists-attending-investment-summit-in-zimbabwe/7523166.html
20 Black-Owned Businesses Headed to Colombia on Historic Trade Mission
https://www.globalatlanta.com/20-black-businesses-headed-to-colombia-on-historic-trade-mission/
Upcoming Events
Virtual B2B Matchmaking
The Virtual B2B Matchmaking event will be on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024. It's a platform to connect with Global Buyers, Sellers, Investors and Partners to grow your business. Kindly register via the Eventbrite link here. Regards.
Go Global Conference 2024
We are excited to inform you that our Go Global Conference website is live. The Go Global Conference and International Trade Expo will bring together Black businesses and stakeholders from around the world to connect, trade, partner, and invest with each other....
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Resources
Our Global Partners
CALI CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
Colombia
On February 23, 2024, The Global Opportunity Committee (GOC) of the Atlanta Black Chambers (ABC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cali Chambers of Commerce.
It aims to coordinate efforts to support the growth and development of businesses led by entrepreneurs from Valle del Cauca, Colombia, particularly those identified as blacks. The parties involved agree to cooperate in various fields, including trade promotion, investment stimulation, program support, cultural exchange, and language promotion.
CEO AFRICA ROUNDTABLE
Southern Africa
The CEO Africa Roundtable comprises of Captains of industry who are thought leaders with a passion for issues that champion African Development. During the trip to Southern Africa by GOC members, an MOU was between the GOC and the CEOAFRT. Through the agreement, members can explore opportunities for investment in Zimbabwe and other parts of Africa.
KENYA NATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Kenya
The Atlanta Black Chambers & The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry Sign the Historic MOU in Atlanta at the Cobb Galleria Centre on May 20th, 2024!