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INDIANAPOLIS (April 17, 2018) – The International Center has created the Global Impression Award, an honor designed to celebrate emerging leaders throughout Indiana whose work is directly impacting the globalization of the state. Nominations are now being accepted through May 31. The Global Impression Award was created in response to the growing number of young leaders advancing Indiana’s global profile and appeal. The inaugural award winner will be announced at The International Center’s premier event, the International Citizen of the Year honoring Governor Eric. J. Holcomb, on August 23 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. “Our community has been blessed
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INDIANAPOLIS (February 15, 2018) — The International Center has added three new members to its Board of Directors. Shash Goyal, Director of Database Engineering at Salesforce Marketing Cloud; Jill McKinney, Director of Study Abroad at Butler University’s Center for Global Education; and Priscila Vansetti, Director of Global Strategy and Business Development at Dow DuPont, were invited to join the Board due to their longtime commitment to making Indiana a more global place to live and work. IC Board Chair Marsha Stone, Senior Director of Commercial Enterprise at the Indianapolis Airport Authority, says the three are a welcome addition to the
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INDIANAPOLIS and Washington, D.C. – (February 7, 2018) – Martin Baier, president and CEO of The International Center, has been named to the Board of Directors of Washington, D.C.-based Global Ties U.S. As a nonprofit partner of the U.S. Department of State, Global Ties U.S. sustains a network that coordinates international exchange programs and brings current and future leaders from around the world to communities throughout the United States. “I am humbled by this distinction,” said Baier. “Global Ties U.S. has been a pillar of citizen diplomacy for more than 50 years and I am honored to be a
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INDIANAPOLIS – February 2, 2018 – The Board of Directors of The International Center have selected Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb as the recipient of the 2018 International Citizen of the Year Award, which honors those who have made outstanding contributions to the globalization of Indiana. “We applaud the work Governor Holcomb is doing to ensure Indiana remains competitive in the global market.  The Governor continues to be fervent in his initiatives toward the ongoing globalization of Indiana and for that we are thankful and pleased to honor him as this year’s International Citizen of the Year,” said Martin Baier,
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INDIANAPOLIS — October 17, 2017 — Martin Baier, president and CEO of The International Center, has been named Honorary French Consul to the State of Indiana. In his new role, Baier will act to assist citizens of France visiting or living in Indiana, and will facilitate trade and friendship between the peoples of the United States and France. Guillaume Lacroix, Consul General of France in Chicago, traveled to Indianapolis for Baier’s October 17 induction ceremony as part of a private reception for the members of the French-American community in Indiana, presented by BlueIndy, Delta Air Lines, the Indianapolis Airport
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Indianapolis, IN – August 18, 2017 – The International Center has received a $5,000 grant from the Christel DeHaan Family Foundation in support of the Festival Fund. The Festival Fund was established in 2011 to support and promote the activities of organizations in the greater Indianapolis area that enrich life by celebrating cultural diversity and expression and showcase the growing number of nationalities represented in Central Indiana. Qualifying community organizations may apply to receive funding to support their international or cultural event in grant awards ranging from $250-$2,000. The funds from the Christel DeHaan Family Foundation will help the
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INDIANAPOLIS – August 9, 2017 – The International Center has added two new staff members, filling the roles of relocation services coordinator and relocation specialist. The Center has also promoted a member of its staff to the role of manager of protocol and visitor services. Jayne Howarth brings a wealth of international experience to her new role as relocation services coordinator. Jayne, a native of the United Kingdom who relocated from Codnor, England, earlier this year, joins The Center after a successful tenure as an intelligence researcher with the Derbyshire Police Force. Much like Jayne, The Center’s other new
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INDIANAPOLIS – March 31, 2017 – The International Center has received a $30,000 grant from The Indianapolis Foundation, a community fund managed by the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), in support of The Center’s Festival Fund. The Festival Fund was established in 2011 to support and promote the activities of organizations in Central Indiana that enrich cultural life by celebrating understanding and appreciation for different cultures. Community organizations that meet the requirements for a Festival Fund grant may apply for a $500-$2,000 award to support their cultural event. In 2016, the Festival Fund supported 19 cultural events in Central
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INDIANAPOLIS – March 30, 2017 – The Board of Directors of The International Center have selected Pacers Sports & Entertainment as recipient of the 2017 International Citizen of the Year Award, which honors those who have made outstanding contributions to the globalization of Indiana. Pacers Sports & Entertainment, which encompasses the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, management of Bankers Life Fieldhouse, and the Pacers Foundation, will receive the award from The International Center at a special dinner and program on Sept. 13, 2017 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis. International Center Board members
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INDIANAPOLIS – March 23, 2017… The International Center has hired three new staff members, filling the roles of development manager, relocation services coordinator and office manager. The Center has also promoted a member of its marketing and development department. Laura Limp brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role as The International Center’s development manager. The Indiana University graduate joins The Center after a successful stint as a development officer with Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. Limp plans to relocate to Central Indiana from Evansville this summer. Relocation services coordinator Danielle Reed has joined The
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