The Accord of the States of the Gulf of Mexico
The objective of the Accord is to establish working partnerships among the 11 states who share borders with the Gulf of Mexico. The Accord brings together public officials, entrepreneurs, investors, scientists and educators in a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing the welfare and the quality of life of the citizens of their respective communities, and, as a result, benefiting the Gulf of Mexico region as a whole.
www.gomsa.org


ADG Business and Governmental Consultants
ADG Business and Governmental Consultants is a Florida based professional services firm with offices in Tallahassee, Miami and Washington, DC. The firm provides its services to corporate, governmental and non-profit entities in areas ranging from issue management and legislative representation to management consulting and international services. For over a decade, the firm has consistently delivered value to its clients resulting in long term relationships.
www.adgonline.com


African Caribbean Dance Theatre, Inc.
The African Caribbean Dance Theatre, Inc. (ACDT) is your premier source for African cultural activities in Florida. The ACDT, a Tallahassee-based cultural education organization, has for the past decade wowed audiences with its pulsating and energizing performances at inaugural events, festivals, concerts, weddings and other special occasions throughout the Southeast. The company's year-round schedule of African dance and drum classes serves as the training ground for youths and adults' development in these traditions.

With its year-round program services, along with the presentation of the Annual Florida African Dance Festival each June, ACDT is paving the pathway for the preservation African dance and drumming traditions for future generations.
www.fadf.org


Center for Africa and the Diaspora
Institute on Black Life, University of South Florida

The Center for Africa and the Diaspora was established within the Institute on Black Life as a part of ongoing efforts to consolidate and provide more focus on African issues and activities. The mission of the Center is to promote research and cultural activities through educational, economic, and cultural exchanges between University of South Florida students, faculty, scholars, and the community regarding the political and socio-economic issues facing Africa and descendants of the African Diaspora.
http://isis.fastmail.usf.edu/ibl/center.htm


Florida Chamber of Commerce
The Florida Chamber of Commerce is Florida's largest federation of businesses, chambers of commerce and business associations. The represented businesses account for more than three million jobs in Florida. The mission of the Chamber is to help Florida's businesses prosper and build commitment to the community of Florida. The vision is to make Florida the best place to live, work and do business.
www.flchamber.com


State of Florida
The international programs of the Governor's Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development (OTTED) serve to enhance and coordinate international business, foreign affairs, and diplomacy for the State of Florida. Their vision is to ensure that Florida remains competitive in the global economy by using all of its international resources. OTTED has responsibilities that include the Consular and Diplomatic programs, Sister City /Sister State programs, and International Liaisons.
www.myflorida.com


University of Georgia, African Studies Institute
In keeping with the Strategic Plan of The University of Georgia, that is to advance the international aspects of teaching, research, public service and outreach missions and to enrich the learning environment of its students, the primary goals of the Institute embrace the enhancement of the teaching of courses with a rich African content, initiation of new courses and degree programs in African Studies, collaboration in research opportunities in and about Africa, and the expansion of current and creation of new studies abroad, student and faculty exchange, and continuing education and outreach programs between African institutions and the University of Georgia.
www.uga.edu/~afrstu