International Networking And Consulting

There is no question that our world is shrinking…getting smaller in many respects. Our national economies are increasingly integrated and international tourism has become one of the world’s largest industries. International trade is essential to business, commerce, the American way of life and to the economies of every nation. Understanding other nations and the globalization of national economies is essential for success in a “global economy.”

Dan has been a student of globalization for most of his career. He has traveled and worked in more than 40 nations. His numerous visits to China have given him the opportunity to meet and work with many leader in higher education, business and government in several regions of that great nation. Dan and Elaine lived in the Middle East where Dan led two outstanding universities for three years and, in the process, came to meet and know many world leaders.

International networking is one of Dan’s strengths and he is passionate about assisting other leaders in expanding their international networks as a way of developing partnerships and expanding on the success of their organizations.

Dan has accepted an invitation to become a member of the Board of Directors of the United States Heartland China Association. He serves as Chairman of the Economic Development Organizing Committee. The Economic Development Committee works with stakeholders in government, business and education to foster the environments needed to create and maintain jobs.

The USHCA covers 20 states that stretch from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. 430 Fortune 1000 companies are headquartered in 84 of the cities within the Heartland region. Our mayors lead 37 of the 100 largest cities in the United States. Our national GDP ranks 1st in the world. Remove our region from this analysis and the European Union would rank 1st, China 2nd, United States 3rd.

United States Heartland Association is a bipartisan organization committed to building stronger ties between USHCA Region (20 states located in the USA between the Great Lakes to the Gulf) and the People’s Republic of China. Our focus is on Trust Building efforts connecting government officials; business leaders; educational and community interests with like-minded institutions between the Heartland Region and the People’s Republic of China.