Ghana, US business leaders to meet at global summit

Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, Mr. Victor Emmanuel Smith, alongside other prominent figures like Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, and Mr. Osman Abdulai Ayariga, CEO of the National Youth Authority, are slated to attend the inaugural Level Up Global Business Summit. The event is scheduled to take place in Charlotte, North Carolina, from October 9 to 11.

The summit, organized by Junior Chamber International (JCI), aims to foster stronger relationships between Ghana, the United States, and other participating nations. Its agenda includes discussions on culture, business development, youth empowerment, and enhancing people-to-people exchanges. JCI Senator Robert T. Cook, Chairman of the summit, confirmed Ambassador Smith's attendance, emphasizing the event's role in promoting businesses and entrepreneurship.

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We are hoping that this business summit will establish a very good platform for us to be able to exchange business services between Ghana and the U.S.

Cook, who holds a Ghanaian stool name, Nana Kofi Odoom I, highlighted that the summit will serve as a crucial platform for young entrepreneurs. It will facilitate the exchange of goods and services between Ghana and the U.S., promoting mutual economic benefits. The event is designed to help businesses scale internationally through knowledge sharing and the development of new networks.

JCI Senator Emmanuel Osei, the summit's Project Manager, expressed enthusiasm for engaging participants in meaningful conversations and knowledge sharing. He anticipates the summit will strengthen relationships and create opportunities for business collaboration, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Ghana. Yasin Billy, a member of JCI Ghana and the summit committee, noted JCI's long-standing commitment to developing leaders and creating opportunities for young entrepreneurs through education and support.

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the summit would also help businesses scale up to the international level through knowledge-sharing and the creation of new networks.