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
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/
Atlanta Black Chambers Names Outreach Leads for Africa and Diaspora Regions
https://www.globalatlanta.com/atlanta-black-chambers-names-outreach-leads-for-africa-and-diaspora-regions/
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PRESS RELEASE: Atlanta Black Chambers (ABC) Expands Global Footprints with Appointment of Regional Leads
Atlanta, GA – January 13, 2024. The Global Opportunities Committee (GOC) of the Atlanta Black Chambers (ABC) proudly announces the appointment of the following people as Regional Lead effective October 2023, through October 31st, 2025: 1. Stacey Mollison – Guyana 2....
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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!