Announcing the 2015 Council of International Programs USA (CIPUSA) and the Columbus

Announcing the 2015 Council of International Programs USA (CIPUSA) and the Columbus International Program (CIP) Small Business Development Program

Dates: April 2-16, 2015

Purpose: To provide short-term, intensive, high-quality, customized group experiences in the field of Small Business Development, Business Education and Collaborative Business opportunities. Specialized areas to include but will not be limited to American business development, programs offered by governments to spur the growth of businesses and job creation, business planning and implementation of business plans. Program will include cultural opportunities to immerse in the American culture.

Program Costs: $2,400 (If interested, an additional trip to Chicago, New York or Washington can be incorporated for $350)

Applications: Applicants may apply for the program by going to clicking on the link.

Application Deadline: February 15, 2014

Expected Outcomes:

-Participants will learn transferrable skills in the classroom, leading to more productive business development

- Participants will be exposed to various organizations that help with the creation of new businesses and various tools that are used by organizations to create business opportunities

-Participants will meet with counterparts in various industries based upon the unique needs of the delegation. We will create business contacts in the sectors of most interest to the participants

Program Content: This program incorporates class-based and vocational training. Training will be customized to meet each group’s training needs.

Classroom training will consist of a series of seminars and workshops facilitated by local professionals and professors with expertise and experience in the group’s training field. Some classroom training will involve site visits to local organizations whose work is relevant to the group’s training field. For example, this delegation will meet with the State of Ohio Small Business Development Centers, The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Tech Columbus, the Dublin Entrepreneur Center and various business incubators. Site visits and training are always customized to the needs and desires of the group. All CIPUSA programs include opportunities to take part in cultural activities. Activities include: visits to museums, sporting events, theaters, festivals, etc.

Program Specifics - As a participant of this program you will receive:

-Airport pick-up and drop-off

-An orientation to the U.S. and a tour of the city

-Personalized training based on the group’s needs

-A well-designed program in the field of business development that provides opportunities to learn through site visits, networking opportunities, hands-on experiences, and educational lectures

-A network of focused teachers, schools, and organizations, leading to first-hand business knowledge and experience

-Planned cultural visits to local museums, city landmarks, and other tourist destinations

-Arranged living with a host family

-A chance to interact with U.S. counterparts, both professionally and informally

-An opportunity for you to share your country’s customs and history through interacting with community members

-Free time to participate in leisure activities

-A certificate of completion

Program Hosts: The Council of International Programs USA (CIPUSA) has provided training programs since 1956. Our organization is comprised of highly educated, well-traveled individuals who have an appreciation for cultural understanding. CIPUSA has trained nearly 15,000 alumni from 147 countries. It has 8 affiliate offices across the United States. CIPUSA will work together with the Columbus affiliate, the Columbus International Program (CIP). The Columbus International Program will facilitate your program while you are in Columbus, Ohio and be responsible for participants and all program elements. CIPUSA will provide the paperwork for the necessary visa sponsorship for the program.

Living Accommodation: Every group will stay with selected host families with an interest in international affairs. Transportation will be provided by CIP during the program. CIP will also provide host family living free of cost. Each individual has his/her own bedroom, a shared bathroom and will be provided with breakfast and dinner. Lunch will be during the program on business days and participants will be expected to pay for their own lunch ($5-10 per day). While in Columbus, the guests will be part of a family and encouraged to participate in family activities.

Program Participants: The delegation will be comprised of 8-10 business leaders from Russia.

Websites for some of our partners can be viewed below:

Small Business Development Center:

Franklin University:

City of Columbus Chamber of Commerce:

The Dublin Entrepreneur Center:

The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business:

Tech Columbus: