Global Ties Idaho

Happy New Year! Reflecting on 2024, I'm so grateful for the partnerships that drove real impact and look forward to more collaboration in 2025. ? It’s been an honor supporting Sarah E. Morgenthau and Under Secretary Jose W. Fernandez in securing U.S. commercial interests and strengthening global supply chain resilience. A big thank you to Bloomberg News and other media partners for spotlighting our work. ? There is so much the Departments of State and Commerce do behind the scenes to support U.S. economic security. Such a privilege working with Jim Golsen, Danica R. Starks, and their teams. If you haven't heard of the International Trade Administration’s Advocacy Center, look into this incredible resource helping companies secure billions in export wins. ? When it comes to foreign policy formulation, the private sector must have a seat at the table. Kudos to Meridian International Center (Puru P. Trivedi, Brandon Soloski, Rodrigo Moreschi) for facilitating vital conversations on the challenges and opportunities facing businesses in international markets. ? Also grateful for partnerships with the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), United States Council for International Business (USCIB), U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC), and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce helping promote equitable access to tools and resources. ? Many businesses are unaware of the (often free) government programs designed to support them. My former boss, Dilawar Syed, continues to spread the word—recently in my hometown of Boise—about the U.S. Small Business Administration's resources for 34+ million U.S. small businesses. ? This year, I also joined the board of Global Ties Idaho and got to support Trailhead and Boise Entrepreneur Week for the third year running. Honored to contribute to these important initiatives. Here's to more productive collaboration in 2025! Happy New Year!

Art and Diplomacy Shine at the Impacts of Exchange Exhibit in Idaho! Thank you to our amazing Idaho Community for making the traveling photo exhibit a success here in #IdaHome! #PublicDiplomacy #ExchangeMatters

On Thursday Global Ties Idaho visitors from India traveled for Boise to Fort Hall to visit with Tribal representatives and leaders about impacts of climate change and efforts they are leading and collaborating on to bring solutions to support healthy ecosystems in Idaho. Thank you to our hosts for the warm welcome, sharing your traditions, and your valuable vast knowledge with us! #ExhangeMatters #GlobalTies2024 Image Description: Photo 1: Imagine description: Group of 7 individuals from India with Miss Shoshone-Bannock Tribal in traditional Native American dress, FHBC Chairman Lee Juan Tyler, Treasurer Dr. Sammy Matsaw Jr. Photo 2: FHBC Chairman Lee Juan Tyler smiling holding a traditional Native American hand drum with an image of Big Foot in the center. Photo 3: FHBC Treasurer Dr. Sammy Matsaw Jr. speaking to the delegation from India. Photo 4: Nolan Brown presenting on the Seasonal Subsistence Calendar. Slide depicts the calendar in a circle with the four seasons and the various animals and plants that align with each season. Photo 5: A schedule of the day with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes seal. On the schedule it has the words: “It is good you are here” in Shoshone “Isaande e pithei” and Bannock “Pishayu e pittena” language. Photo 6: Global Ties Idaho Board Members Dr. Ross Burkhart and LeAnn Naillon and the 7 International visitors from India smiling in a van.