GLOBAL
OPPORTUNITIES COMMITTEE (GOC)
Trade | Partnerships | Investments
The Global Opportunities Committee (GOC) of the Atlanta Black Chambers (ABC) connects members to global trade, partnerships, and investment opportunities through webinars, workshops, delegations, and conferences. GOC has impacted over 1,000 businesses across 40 countries, facilitating opportunities valued at more than $100 million.
Our Impact
Businesses Reached
Countries Reached
B2B Events & Meetings
Million Worth of Opportunities
In-Bound/Out-Bound Delegations
Black Chambers Network
US Black Businesses Network
ABC Members
Email Database
2023 Media Coverage
About Us
The Global Opportunities Committee (GOC) of the Atlanta Black Chambers is an international business platform designed to connect and support purpose-driven businesses of African descent. We help members access global markets, secure cross-border partnerships, and activate real-world transactions that contribute to a more inclusive global economy. It 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 40 countries within the past year with opportunities valued at more than $100 million dollars.
Our Vision: $100 Billion in Global Transactions
GOC is committed to generating $100B in global trade, partnership, and investment transactions by 2035, positioning Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs as key players in the world economy.
This vision aligns with our 10-Year Plan to:
• Build a more integrated and inclusive global export community.
- • Unlock $100 million in measurable economic transactions.
- • Expand visibility, access, and revenue potential for Black-owned businesses worldwide.
Membership Tiers
Atlanta & U.S. Businesses: Choose GOC on Your Membership Application
Our GOC Leadership
The Global Opportunities Committee is led by a team of experienced professionals with deep expertise in international trade, investment, and cross-cultural collaboration. This dynamic leadership brings together decades of strategic insight, operational know-how, and industry-specific knowledge to drive global business development. Their collective experience ensures that members are well-positioned to explore new markets, forge meaningful partnerships, and capitalize on international opportunities that create lasting impact.
The following are the leadership team of GOC:
Natalie Jerome
Partnership Lead
Babra Dadirai Ngwena
Agricultural Sector Lead
Lauren Levins
Language & Cultural Experience Lead
Dr. Dawn Sizemore
Education Sector Lead
Tina Grear
Technical Assistance Program Lead
Bernice Smith-Laptey
Head of Regional Leads - West Africa
Chrissy Lewis
Insurance Sector Lead
Mark Talemwa
Head of Regional Leads - East Africa
Claudine Reid
Head of Regional Lead - Europe
Stacey Mollison
Head of Regional Lead - Caribbean
Ency Litsoane
Head of Regional Leads - Southern Africa
David Jeb
Head of Regional Leads - Central Africa & Indian Ocean
Shaquana Teasley
International Trade & Compliance Lead
GO Trade & B2B
Go Global Trade Delegation
Go Global B2B Matchmaking
Our 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 🇬🇾
Claudine Reid, MBE
UK 🇬🇧
David Jeb Kuteesa
Indian Ocean 🇮🇴
Ency Samkeliswi Litsoane
South Africa 🇿🇦
Shirley Xavier 🇭🇹
Haiti
Michele C. da Silva-Wagner
Germany 🇩🇪
John Colastin
Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Johnny Muteba
South Africa 🇿🇦
Joseph Nzekani
Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩
Christian Andrés Cambindo Riascos
South Pacific Coast
Iruku Makanga
Kenya 🇰🇪
Robert Francisco Asprilla
Colombia 🇨🇴
Sandiford Ruel Edwards
Caribbean
Gideon Chibuye 🇿🇲
Zambia
Stephanie Logan Settro
Liberia 🇱🇷
Xiomara G. de Castillo
Panamá 🇵🇦
Welile Dumsile Kunene
Eswatini 🇸🇿
Soul Ongiba
Mali 🇲🇱
Dawn Simpson
Suriname 🇸🇷
Sindiswa Mzamo
Lesotho 🇱🇸
M'zee Fula
Angola 🇦🇴
Henok H Gizaw
Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Regina Mukamusinga
Rwanda 🇷🇼
Mark Talemwa Batemyetto
Uganda 🇺🇬
Mwiche Sattler
Zambia 🇿🇲
Leonard Fom
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Eugene Manzi
Rwanda 🇷🇼
Mark Musinguzi
UAE and the Middle East 🇦🇪
Vidette Adjorlolo
Ghana 🇬🇭
Bernice Lamptey-Smith
Ghana 🇬🇭
William Robert Francis Bowie
San Andrés and Providence Islands 🇨🇴
Dadirai Babra Ngwena
Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
Samuel O. Adeyemi
Nigeria 🇳🇬
Alex Oliveira
Brazil 🇧🇷
Our Global Partners
Through strategic partnerships with global organizations, trade agencies, and business networks, the Global Opportunities Committee expands access to international markets and resources. These collaborations enable us to deliver high-impact programs, connect members with key stakeholders, and foster sustainable global growth.
CALI CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
On February 23, 2024, the GOC signed a MOU with the Cali Chambers of Commerce to coordinate efforts to support the growth and development of businesses led by entrepreneurs from Colombia.
CEO AFRICA ROUNDTABLE
During the GOC delegation to Southern Africa in 2024, an MOU was executed. Through the agreement, members can explore opportunities for investment in Zimbabwe and other parts of Africa.
KENYA NATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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.
RAP PACÍFICO
The GOC has partnered with RAP Pacífico to partner, trade and invest with Black businesses.
BLACK ENTREPRENEURS ASSOCIATION OF GUYANA
The GOC is pleased to announce the signing of a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Black Entrepreneurs Association (BEA) of Guyana as of November, 2024.
CANADIAN BLACK CHAMBERS
In December, 2024, the Global Opportunities Committee signed an MOU with the Canadian Black Chambers to promote mutual economic growth and opportunities for Black-owned businesses.
Our Programs
Global Opportunities Annual Conference
Global Opportunities Annual Conference
Inbound Delegations
Inbound Delegations
Training & Education (Aviation, Medical)
Training & Education (Aviation, Medical)
Outbound Delegations
Outbound Delegations
Business Matchmaking Events
Business Matchmaking Events
Language & Cultural Learning Experiences
Language & Cultural Learning Experiences
Workshops | Webinars | Media
Workshops | Webinars | Media
Co-manufacturing & Service Providers Hub
Co-manufacturing & Service Providers Hub
GO Investment Fund
GO Investment Fund
Increase Promotion to Potential Partners
Increase Promotion to Potential Partners
GOC Events
Why the Right Room Matters and How to Find Yours
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Your network is your net worth.” But beyond the cliché lies a truth that every business owner should take seriously:
The Atlanta Black Chambers: GOC Weekly Power Hour
Join The GOC’s Weekly Power Hour, where we come together online to garner information and knowledge from international business owners. Date: Every Wednesday from 8:30
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
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