A Global Economic & Workforce Development
Coalition Resource Affiliate
Phone: 951-301-0605....Fax: 951-301-0606...
Email: GEWDCinfo@aol.com www.GEWDC.org
California International Business
Alliance (CIBA) is a
non-profit organization, dedicated to promoting and facilitating the business
development objectives of its member companies seeking success in the growing
global economic system.
CIBA is focused on creating and utilizing its global contact
and resource network to assist
CIBA advisory and support staff acts in a much needed counseling and advocacy role to promote CA companies in the global market and also act as an international marketing division of CA companies.
Objectives:
CIBA works closely with business and government organizations to develop profitable international business expansion by:
· Creating comprehensive strategic and tactical plans to approach and enter the expanding global markets. This will include market research, analysis, strategic planning and implementation.
· Arranging for cost-effective services such as translation, legal, advocacy, networking, and other types of support to member firms.
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Creating a growing membership network open to
any firm active in
· Creating active focus and development groups for:
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CIBA’s Advocacy Role:
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CIBA serves as a proactive voice member
businesses in the
· CIBA troubleshoots and helps member companies in the international market with their unique needs and specific issues.
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CIBA will closely work with international
agencies to promote US interests globally.
CIBA Educational programs:
· Publish online newsletter on current business trends and opportunities.
· Develop and conduct comprehensive “how to succeed in the international market” training programs in partnership with leading US higher education institutions
· Organize conferences and briefings relating to international business.
Next major conference in
· Promote the California Trade Information Network system of business opportunities
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Host international business and government
delegations as they visit
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Develop a website with business information and
economic data.
International Project
Development Centers (IPDC)
IPDC is a non-profit entity supported by Global Economic and
Workforce Development Coalition (GEWDC) and California International Business
Alliance (CIBA) working in collaboration with municipal government and local economic
development offices in the
IPDC Functions:
- IPDC administrative and project support functions
- Identifying international opportunities
- Assessment and Feasibility studies
- Strategies and Recommendations
- Arranging Trade Missions and Business Meetings
- Communication / Negotiations
- Building Relations and Facilitating MOUs and Agreements
- Government Registration, Permits for projects and Legal Matters
- Business Expansion, Merger /Acquisition and IPOs
- Trouble-shooting
Municipal Government
role:
- Providing the address, telephone and room for occasional meetings of IPDC
- Providing interns for IPDC (through GEWDC assistance)
- High-level Participation in Trade Missions and IPDC meetings
USDOC support role:
- Participating in IPDC activities and Trade Missions
- Supporting Export Project Initiatives through DOC network
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Providing International Support through
The main purpose of the IPDC is to create an interactive
support system for the local businesses by integrating the public and private
resources to facilitate international expansion and sales. This model is very effective in the
international market since most countries such as
Furthermore, the US and State government support in meetings
and trade missions means that the government in the other countries would
receive the delegations at a level corresponding to the visiting guests. For example; if a trade mission includes a
Organization:
CIBA was organized by three
individuals with extensive business and organization development experience:
Ramses Rashidi -
an international business enterprise developer and strategist. He has lived and traveled in
Dennis Fisher, MBA CFPIM CPM - Dennis Fisher, MBA CFPIM CPM is President of Basic Business Services, an organization dedicated to consulting and education in the global business community. His business and personal life is founded on one key principle – To train and develop people for their maximum personal and professional growth potential. Thus he is focused on the physical application of learning through the students. He has held many positions over the last 30 years in manufacturing, distribution, purchasing, consulting, training, engineering and service organizations.
Mr. Fisher is considered an industry leader in “Who’s Who in Finance and Industry” and other reference publications for his contributions to automation and advanced process redesign throughout the world. He is a regular speaker at professional and civic groups around the world and has authored dozens of articles and reports that are considered state-of-the-art. He is regarding as one of the world's leading authorities on supply chain management and Total Quality Management (TQM). He has served as the president of several professional societies including the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS).
William Prouty, CBC CEC CLU RHU MBA PhD - Dr. Prouty serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Benefit Technologies International, Global Economic & Workforce Development Coalition and Global Education Services Alliance. These firms provide small to mid-sized employers with a comprehensive range of resource services and support. This includes online human resource management, regulatory compliance, executive and employee benefits. Dr. Prouty’s business career spans over 50 years and includes hands-on management and leadership of many business and non-profit organizations. Dr. Prouty teaches a wide variety of business management and communications programs at the local and regional level.
CIBA Executive Advisory Council
The CIBA
Executive Advisory Council brings together the unique skills and talent of
international business and trade specialists.
Robert Gordon - developer of the www.CalTrade.com information portal and
California Trade Information Network community development resource group. Mr. Gordon has dedicated the last three years
of his life to the creation a mechanism where businesses could learn about the
breadth and depth of the international business and interact with others of
similar interest in the
Scott Sambucci – Scott is the Founder of Economic
Information Services, LLC. Scott has
developed a highly successful business operation in
Michael Khaled – Mike is the CEO of Ocean Consulting
Group and Breakthrough Education Systems and Technologies. Mike has over 25 years of leadership in the
staff development and industrial training.
Mike served as the Director of Training for Douglas Aircraft Corporation
with over 40,000 employees. In the last
seven years, Mike has assisted
Robert Bowen, JD – Robert is an international trade and
business legal specialist with over 15 years of experience. He is a former international trade legal specialist
with the U.S. Department of Commerce.
CIBA Advisory
Councils
Several advisory councils help build the extensive resource and support networks and provide the collective knowledge of many different senior management level personnel who communicate on a regular basis:
Leadership - a collaborative community of business owners and CEO level management
Operations - a collaborative community of operations and production leaders
Finance - a collaborative community of financial resource and management leaders
Sales & Marketing – a collaborative community of sales and marketing leaders
Human Resources - a collaborative community of human resource leaders
The skilled professionals who are part of the Advisory Councils review programs and cooperate on a wide variety of specialized business projects. Some are also available to serve as advisors, mentors and coaches to organizations moving into the global marketplace. The Councils will meet together on a quarterly basis to discuss “best practices” for their industry sector. An online communication community development system is provided by the California Trade Information Network (CITN). This will also allow the facilitation of voice and video conferences on a regular basis as needed or desired by the Council members.
Location
CIBA is a non-profit corporation headquartered in
If you have questions or other comments, please
contact:
William Prouty CLU RHU CBC CEC MBA PhD, Managing
Director
Global Economic & Workforce Development Coalition
(GEWDC)
email: GEWDCinfo@aol.com
www.gewdc.org
www.caltrade.com www.benefitstech.com www.cashdoctor.com
A Global Economic and
Workforce Development Industry Coalition
Supporting Associate Resources and Benefits
Support Networks: CIBA is a nonprofit business support organization working closely with the growing network of business & trade organizations including the Global Economic & Workforce Development Coalition (GEWDC). The following organizations provide a cooperative interdependent network of resources and support:
- National Association of Manufacturers
- National Council for Advanced Manufacturing
- Global Economic & Workforce Development Coalition
- Global
Manufacturing Industry
- Global
Health Science Industry
- The Valley Economic Development Corporation
- Coachella
Family and
- American – Chinese CEO Society
- Gateway Cities Partnership
- Economic Resources Corporation
- Manufacturing
- Global Health Sciences Industry Alliances
- Global
Hospitality Industry
Advocacy: CIBA is an active participant in several growing business coalitions working with elected officials and staff at local, regional, state and national levels. Supporting associates of the various coalitions work diligently to educate politicians and bureaucrats to the special needs of the industry clusters like the manufacturing and healthcare sectors due to the powerful economic impact that these sectors have on the economy. Manufacturing has one of the highest employment multipliers thus creating many additional jobs in the community. Other issues communicated include the impact of increasing and burdensome regulations on the cost of operating all businesses.
CIBA members also have full membership privileges in the California Employer Advisory Council (CEAC) which includes the Management Hotline and Legislative Advocacy resources. The CEAC has over 50 local chapters throughout the state. A monthly Legislative Action Report provides members with information on pending legislation. The Management Hotline provides access to human resource legal counsel on how pending and existing laws and regulations affect the employer. Special email notices are sent to members to alert them of significant legislative and regulatory issues and how to best prepare for their potential impact.
Insurance and Benefits:
Workers Compensation
- The excessive costs of mandated workers compensation insurance through
legislative intervention has produced substantial cost increases for
Liability &
Property Insurance - Utilizing a national risk retention group (RRG) and
Purchasing Group system, the alliance associates will have the opportunity to
participant in a proactive risk management system designed to reduce the costs
for this vital coverage. Aggressive
claims and case management activities are designed to reduce the cost and
economic impact of claims. A
comprehensive education program for associate firm employees and management
will increase awareness and the procedures for claim prevention and abatement
thus reducing both claim frequency and severity. Programs are coordinated by industry leader
Benefit Technologies International, Global Insurance Advisory Services and
Aspen Reinsurance Group. Full commercial
insurance services are available through The Risk Advisory Council which
currently serves hundreds of
Consumer Directed
Health Plans - The cost of employer-sponsored healthcare programs is rising
at double digit levels. Cost increases
are putting employers into a position of reducing benefits, increasing employee
cost participation or even terminating healthcare benefits all together. The defeat of Proposition 72 gives employers
a much need break to be able to implement the significant benefits of Consumer
Directed Health Plans (CDHP) which creates lower costs and increased proactive
participation by employee and dependents in acquiring needed healthcare
services. Special programs have been
developed by California Choice, Blue Cross/Blue Shield,
Individual Benefit Plans - A full range of individual medical, dental, vision, life, disability, long term care plans are available to associate organizations and staff.
Retirement Savings
Plans - with the virtual elimination of pension plans and the primary focus
on defined contribution, 401k type, plans, it is imperative that employees take
a proactive role in the development a retirement saving resources that will
help them provide for their economic needs after their working years are
over. A comprehensive system of plans is
available to associates with high levels of personal financial literacy
education included. Low administrative
costs have been arranged through E-Solutions, Inc. of
BTI-ServPointe - Online Human
Resources, Regulatory Compliance, Employee Benefits and Payroll Services Business
Resource Center - a unique specially priced internet-based system of
support services including human resource information system, risk management,
employee benefits enrollment & management and payroll services are
available to associates. Connect your
informational resources, end to end, with one dynamic system making it easy for
you to track and easy for employees and their dependents to get the information
they want. BTI-ServPointe has an
end-to-end solution for all of your firm's business processes:
Employee applicant management:
Background checks
Hiring and firing practices
Performance reviews
Employee handbooks and policies
Drug Free Workplace System
EEOC Reporting
Fair Credit Act Reporting Compliance
Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (SB 198)
Harassment Prevention Training and Certification
Job Posting
Online Application
Benefits Enrollment & Administration:
Consolidated billing
Online Benefit Display for Employees
Online Benefit Enrollment
Section 125 Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
Section 125 Premium Conversion Plan
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Transportation & Qualified Parking (Section 132 Plans)
Risk Management Support Services:
Workers Compensation
Liability
Property
Health
Compliance Management (State and
Federal):
OSHA and Cal-OSHA
COBRA
ERISA
HIPAA
FMLA
Human Resources:
Online
Online Personnel Files & Records
Vacation & PTO tracking
Payroll Services:
Full tax records and filing
New hire reporting and records integration
Online Time Clock
Education & Training: One of the most significant methods of reducing costs and improving worker and system productivity is through skill development and technology integration. Comprehensive training and education system resources are coordinated to assist associate organizations to maximize their efficiency and cost effectiveness. Programs include instructor-based workshops and seminars, online and computer based educational system and integration of special government programs for workforce development including the California Employment Training Panel. Specialty training programs include Lean-Six Sigma Green, Black and Master Black Belt; ISO; Total Quality Management, OSHA and Baldrige Performance Excellence. Current inventory of available courses includes over 6,000 online and self-directed industrial training programs with 20,000+ hours of educational content. A team of over 50 training specialists with over 300 instructor-led course curriculums is available for onsite training and staff development. Training programs are provided through a network of public and private educational resource organizations including: Breakthrough Educational Systems & Technologies, Global Education Systems, Ocean Consulting Group, Thomson Direct, public & private schools and more. Special pricing arrangements have been negotiated for GEWDC coalition and alliance associates. You can get more details by visiting www.GEWDC.org .
- Manufacturing and Healthcare Skill Standards Certification - in cooperation with the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council, Lightspeed University, University of Healthcare, Thomson Direct and The SAM Group, supporting organizations will have access to a comprehensive system to help train and certify current workforce personnel in wide variety of needed skills.
This agency is called the California
State Employment Training Panel.
This panel exists to fund training proposals submitted by companies in
o Have a strong comprehensive training need and out-of-state competition
o Employ a 25 or more people in the state
o Have a critical, comprehensive and strategic training need that is substantial and necessary to grow or improve company performance.
o Need assistance to fund the training plan because of its cost impact on the organization
This agency currently has approximately $90 Million available for the 2005-2006 fiscal year to grant to companies and is looking for proposals to fund. One of the active members of GEWDC Executive Council has completed over 45 projects in the last seven years bringing over $25 million in training support funding to these firms.
- Staff Development & Training - GEWDC provides a comprehensive resource directory of training and skill building providers to aid associates in the development of their Strategic Staff Development and Training Plans. These programs will also focus on the teaching of mastery in the national manufacturing or other industry cluster skill standards leading to various industry certifications.
- School-To-Career through Smaller Learning Communities -CIBA is actively supporting the creation of a network of Manufacturing/Engineering/Technology academies in the high schools to provide resources to students who wish to explore a career in the interesting and high paid fields.
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Forums/seminars/workshops
- GEWDC and its partner alliances
and coalitions present a wide range of educational programs to aid associates
in maximizing productivity and efficiency while positively impacting on
productivity. These programs are also
designed to help lower or remove the current Barriers to Profitability which include: Workers Compensation, Liability Insurance, Healthcare
& Employee Benefits, Training & Staff Development, Global Economic
Competition, Regulations & Taxes and Energy.
Financial
The
Banking - Several banks and credit unions are offering comprehensive business support services for business organization, the management and employees and families
Organizational development - Assistance with the preparation of comprehensive business plans is available for organizations seeking to expand while improving efficiency and effectiveness
Public and private financial development - whether it is a simple line of credit or a sophisticated financing development plan, resources are available to assist. Investment capital funding is available up to $25,000,000.
A/R financing - factoring can expedite cashflow and improve financial position.
Equipment leasing - complete assessment services are available to determine whether purchase or equipment leasing is the most cost effective.
International trade financing - letters of credit and other trade financing systems are available to help facilitate expansion of business operations through international business project expansion.
SBA Financing & SCORE Counseling - Several SBA Preferred lenders are available.
Tax and legal planning - Cost effective access for business or personal needs are available through network of over 22,000 attorneys, tax consultants and financial advisors.
International Trade & Business Development: It is becoming a necessity for manufacturing sector firms to be knowledgeable and proactive in the rapidly changing world of international trade and commerce. Business is growing on a global basis. Profitability and even survival can depend on a firm's ability to be an active participant in global commerce. Special education programs and trade missions will assist associates to find their niche in this dynamic arena.
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Business Services & Support: Through the increased purchasing power of the network of associate supporting organizations, discounts and special benefits are available. Some of these programs also provide administrative allowances to GEWDC to help expand services and support to the industry.
· Freight Management - a special freight management and audit service is available to help reduce operational costs.
· Office Supplies & Equipment - all supporting associate organizations and individuals are automatically enrolled in the largest and most successful online shopping system with special pricing is available on an inventory of over 2,000,000 brand-named goods and services.
· Legal Services - Special business and personal legal resource programs are available to associate organizations and their workers and families. A network of over 22,000 of skilled legal professionals brings the specialized services and support needed. These programs cover personal and business legal services, tax consulting, financial counseling and identity theft services.
· Financial - Several credit union organizations are available to all organizations with their employees and families. Other benefits include SBA loans, SCORE Counseling, corporate and individual financial counseling and payroll services.
· Technical - Risk and performance assessments and audits will be available to help associates fine-tune their operations to achieve maximum productivity and profitability. Other programs include:
Computer networks/hardware/software system discounts are available.
Website design and maintenance
Lean-Six Sigma, APICS, ISO training and registration and certification
Facility upgrades & plant relocation
· Administrative - enterprise fleet leasing and rental, travel, employee background screening, internet/telephone conferencing, human resource and risk management counseling, payroll services, technical and customer service outsourcing.
Communications: a special program for long distance, wireless and internet services has been negotiated with GTC Telecom of Costa Mesa. Business and personal long distance costs of $.039/ minute are provided. In addition, special IT training systems and support services are available to associates through ABLE Technologies and Training.
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CalTrade.com, The
CalTrade Report, TradePort
and GlobalCalifornia.com are comprehensive programs
bringing powerful knowledge resources with the reach of every business in
· Newsletters - A series of electronic newsletters provide a wide scope of information useful to associates in the operation of their facilities. Special email notices are sent when significant issues are occurring that can affect the operations of associates.
· SKYPE Audio and Video - a free service allowing business managers and staff from around the globe to voice communicate and video conference over the Internet one-on-one or with small conference groups.
If you have questions or other comments, please
contact:
William Prouty CLU RHU CBC CEC MBA PhD, Managing
Director
Global Economic & Workforce Development Coalition
(GEWDC)
Phone: 951-301-0605 FAX:
951-301-0606
Skype account: globaleducationsystems
email: GEWDCinfo@aol.com
www.gewdc.org www.caltrade.com www.benefitstech.com www.cashdoctor.com
2006 Support & Sponsorship Application
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