Our projects

International Business Coalition

Established the Africa is Open (AIO) brand, developing strategic plans for global trade and cultural tourism. Curate marketing materials and content to build international presence. Dedicated to empowering East African entrepreneurs by promoting business exchange and economic growth opportunities in Kenya.

Africa Diaspora Trade Mission

Connected trade partners, investors, small businesses, corporations, regulating bodies and industry leaders via summit. Led panels and communications with agencies, market and support the start-up of African Diaspora Trade Missions and Cultural Tourism Delegations on an annual basis to include vendors for import and export readiness. Build and develop sponsorships.

Global Small Business Development

Provided Technical Assistance, Export Development and Marketing for a women-owned fishery, leading sustainable tilapia production, and driven by a holistic vertical integration approach. Project efforts created a strong marketing and brand presence, which attracted investment partners from around the globe and increased female participation in the aquaculture industry.

Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing

• Led the analysis of fair housing impediments for Texas City, the third-largest city in Galveston County.

• Addressed illegal impediments to fair housing programs and worked to eradicate racial and ethnic segregation.

• Developed a comprehensive report for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Technical Assistance and Government Relations

Providing technical assistance and governmental relations with an HR and staffing solution firm based in Florida. IGC supported business development and certification, provided advisory services on small business programs, projects and funding.