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. In the past year, GOC has impacted over 1,000 businesses across 35 countries, facilitating opportunities valued at more than $100 million.
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About Us
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 GOC Leadership
The following are the leadership team of GOC:
Ricardo Berrís
Chairman
Jennifer Barbosa
Co-Chair
Katina Norman
Secretary
Samuel O. Adeyemi
Communication Lead
Nimi Bello
Membership Lead
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
Expand your business beyond borders with the Go Global Trade Delegation, your gateway to international markets, strategic partnerships, and global growth opportunities.
Go Global B2B Matchmaking
Join our B2B matchmaking events to connect with international partners, expand your network, and unlock global growth opportunities.
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
United Kingdom
David Jeb Kuteesa
Indian Ocean
Ency Litsoane
South Africa
Shirley Xavier
Haiti
Michele C. da Silva-Wagner
Germany
John Colastin
Puerto Rico
Johnny Muteba
South Africa
Joseph Nzekani
DR Congo
Christian Riascos
Colombia
Iruku Makanga
Kenya
Robert Asprilla
Colombia
Sandiford Edwards
Organization of Eastern Caribbean States
Gideon Chibuye
Zambia
Stephanie Logan Settro
Liberia
Xiomara Castillo
Panama
Welile Dumsile Kunene
Eswatini
Soul Ongoiba
Mali
Dawn Simpson
Suriname
Sindiswa Mzamo
Lesotho
Dr. M’zée Fula-Ngenge
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
Our Global Partners
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
CLICK HERETraining & Education (Aviation, Medical)
Training & Education (Aviation, Medical)
Outbound Delegations
Outbound Delegations
CLICK HEREBusiness Matchmaking Events
Business Matchmaking Events
CLICK HERELanguage & 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
GOC News
The Atlanta Black Chambers is a non-profit organization consisting of individuals engaging in Business, Community and Government activities. Our mission is to serve as an advocate for the creation and growth of competitive, profitable and sustainable Black owned entities. We are committed to providing quality education and training programs that emphasize economic development, ownership and wealth building practices.
GET IN TOUCH
Email: info@atlantablackchambers.org
Phone: 877-964-6222
