About the IVC


The International Visitors Council (IVC) has been linking Greater Cincinnati to the world for over 40 years. Since its founding in 1964. IVC has served more than 10,000 visitors from all over the world. Recent visitors have traveled to Greater Cincinnati from over 100 countries for professional programs arranged by the IVC.

Linking Cincinnati to the World
IVC serves as a valuable resource for the Greater Cincinnati area by: increasing Greater Cincinnati's presence in the international arena; fostering intercultural communication and understanding; establishing high level contacts for building collaborative business and trade relations; and facilitating the development of cooperative economic ventures and cultural exchanges.

Professional Exchange Programming
The IVC in collaboration with the United States government and private entities is a training and educational organization which specializes in professional programs for emerging world leaders and their local peers. Each IVC program is custom designed to meet the specific objectives of the international visitor. IVC staff arrange formal meetings and interviews with local professionals in government, business, social services, arts, and academia.

The IVC is a member of the National Council for International Visitors, a network of more than 100 programming organizations throughout the US.

Mission:
The mission of the International Visitors Council of Greater Cincinnati is to build global understanding at home and abroad through education and people-to-people exchanges.

Core Values:
1. We believe in a world at peace, fostered by citizen diplomacy and people-to-people exchanges

2. We believe that our community is enriched by opportunities for cross-cultural learning dervied from educational, cultural, and commercail exchanges

3. We bellieve in the fundamental and unique value of volunteerism to the community at large and as a model to the world

4. We believe organizational strength is derived from a culture that values diversity, inclusion, open-mindedness and collaboration

5. We value mutual respect, honesty, integrity and dedication in relationshios among the board, staff, volunteers, and our international guests


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