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• Office of the Secretary of State
• Subcabinet for International Affairs
• Mission: Encourages open communication and collaboration among Maryland State agencies, international coalitions and the Governor’s Office.
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• Sister State Program
• Affiliated with Sister States International
• Volunteer-based citizen diplomacy network
• Promotes educational exchanges, fosters cultural awareness and maintains diplomatic connections
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• Walloon Region, Belgium
• State of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
• Anhui Province, China
• Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
• Gyeongangnam Province, South Korea
• State of Jalisco, Mexico
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• Lodz Region, Poland
• City of St. Petersburg/Leningrad Oblast, Russia
• Nord-Pas de Calais, France
• Liberia , Bong and Maryland Counties
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• No State Tax Dollars
• Funded through fundraisers and corporate sponsorships
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• More than 200 volunteers from institutions, businesses and organizations
• Membership is free and bipartisan
• Board of Directors meets quarterly
• Non-profit 501 (3) organization
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• Host international delegations
• Medical /nursing exchange
• Guest worker program
• Environmental Training
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• Support for rural libraries
• Rule of Law Program
• Youth Sailing Races
• Lacrosse coaching
• Sister States International Film Festival
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• World Artists Experiences
• www.worldartists.org
• Betty McGinnis, President
• Mission: bridge international understanding using the universal language of the arts
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• For more information:
• 410-974-5574• 1-888-974-0013 (toll free)
• Ms. Mendy Nitsch, Director,• International Affairs, Office of the Secretary of State, The Jeffery Building 16 Francis Street Annapolis, Maryland 21401 U.S.A.
• www.marylandsos.gov
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• Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development
• www.choosemaryland.org
• International Operations Mission
• Foreign Direct Investment, Stimulate international marketplace activities , Attract new businesses, Provide state support for exporting goods and services