THE CHARTER OF THE MAPLE LEAF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CLUB
GUIDING OBJECTIVES
- Stimulate communication and knowledge exchange between the local and international community
- Provide a platform for international business and technology exchange
– Encourage open and robust debate on issues related to international business in Austria
– Create networking opportunities for international business professionals in their respective communities
– Improve business-to-business contacts between Austrian and Canadian businesses
– Furnish members with a medium for exchange of experience and a forum for the discussion of problems of mutual interest
– Seek by concerted action to identify and address the barriers and obstacles which may interfere with the development of international business
– Promote better understanding and appreciation of the full potential of international trade and investment in Austria
– Encourage international business management on a high ethical plane
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
- Membership is open to both private individuals and to corporations
– Membership is open to all nationalities who support the Maple Leaf club goals
– Decisions made and activities conducted within the club are based on democracy and transparency
– The Maple Leaf Club supports free trade and sharing of ideas that benefit international business and personal interaction between business people within Austria and the EU
– Events are conducted in English
– Regular meetings such as luncheons, dinners, receptions generally have guest speakers or podium discussions that are informative and focused on themes relating to international business
– The club has neither political nor religious orientation
BENEFITS to MEMBERS
- Seminars, technical presentations, topical meetings
– Business Networking Opportunities with other international trade specialists
– Career Enhancement – Meet others in your profession, share ideas and make valuable contacts
– Speakers Bureau – Presentation and workshop opportunities
– Networking opportunities – Member company links, event sponsorship, etc.
– Private and secure member-to-member forum
– Direct access to partner organizations, including manufacturing associations and government agencies