Business Beyond Borders

Abundance in Africa: Opportunities Across Continents

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Partnership Tower
701 Avenida de las Americas Houston, Texas 77010

Save to Calendar 2023-05-31 14:30:00 2023-05-31 16:00:00 Abundance in Africa: Opportunities Across Continents The potential for international investment and trade with Africa presents opportunity for Houston businesses and professionals. In 2021, Africa accounted for 1.6% of imports to Houston and 3.6% of exports from Houston. Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa are in the top 50 of Houston's global trade partners. Join us on Wednesday, May 31 for a special edition of Business Beyond Borders focused on Africa and its relationship with Houston featuring: Bouba Lougue, Vice Chair, Texas-West Africa Chamber Tim Jeffcoat, District Director, Small Business Administration Business Beyond Borders features insights into international trade and investment in which the Partnership and member companies participate. If you are interested in the global economy, this event is for you! This event is a part of the Partnership's celebration of International Business Month. Throughout May, join us as we highlight Houston’s international business acumen, the reach of its global infrastructure and unique multiculturalism through a series of programming and exclusive content. Partnership Tower 701 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX, 77010 Houston.org ghp@houston.org America/Chicago public

About this Event

The potential for international investment and trade with Africa presents opportunity for Houston businesses and professionals. In 2021, Africa accounted for 1.6% of imports to Houston and 3.6% of exports from Houston. Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa are in the top 50 of Houston's global trade partners.

Join us on Wednesday, May 31 for a special edition of Business Beyond Borders focused on Africa and its relationship with Houston featuring:

Bouba Lougue, Vice Chair, Texas-West Africa Chamber
Tim Jeffcoat, District Director, Small Business Administration

Business Beyond Borders features insights into international trade and investment in which the Partnership and member companies participate. If you are interested in the global economy, this event is for you!

This event is a part of the Partnership's celebration of International Business Month. Throughout May, join us as we highlight Houston’s international business acumen, the reach of its global infrastructure and unique multiculturalism through a series of programming and exclusive content.