Get to know IGC
Our recent and ongoing initiatives include:
International Trade & Diplomacy: In partnership with the Houston International Trade Development Council (HITDC), IGC organizes trade missions to Panama, facilitating port and chamber visits, marketing communications, and high-level government relations.
Economic Empowerment: We lead the Africa is Open (AIO) brand, a strategic initiative dedicated to empowering East African entrepreneurs and promoting global small business trade and cultural tourism in Kenya.
Global Small Business Development: IGC provides technical assistance and export development for sustainable, women-owned industries, such as aquaculture, to attract global investment and increase industry participation.
Trade Missions & Summits: We connect trade partners, investors, and industry leaders through the African Diaspora Trade Mission, supporting import/export readiness and annual cultural tourism delegations.
Civic & Regulatory Analysis: Our team led the analysis of impediments to fair housing for Texas City, developing comprehensive reports for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address racial and ethnic segregation.
Strategic Advisory Services: Since 2020, IGC has provided government relations and technical assistance for staffing firms, supporting business certification and small business funding projects.
Our mission
To empower businesses and communities through innovative strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and economic development. We are dedicated to bridging the gap between the public and private sectors by providing the technical assistance and government relations necessary to drive sustainable global growth.
Our vision
To be a global catalyst for economic equity and international trade. We strive to create a world where entrepreneurs—from small business owners in East Africa to women-owned industries in aquaculture—have the tools, connections, and visibility to thrive in a competitive global market.
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Based in Houston, TX, serving clients around the globe.