Background:  The non-profit Association for International Business  needed to publicize the organizations activities in order to obtain new members and promote the organization.   

Results: We contacted some members of the press and wrote a specific  press release which was published in the Gold Economy, a publication with 200,000 page views a day. 

The Press Release: 
http://www.aib-world.org 

Target Audience: Internet General

Have A Daily Breakfast with 10,000 International Business People from 200 Countries

Did you ever wonder where to find over 10,000 international business people from 200 countries who  meet daily to exchange ideas, contacts,  and resources in their quest to expand their business globally and to provide business help in their home countries?   At the ASSOCIATION FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (AIB), of course – a non-profit organization with a a free, and open-to-the-public moderated discussion, announcement and message list for professional business people around the world who would like to expand their businesses and their business contacts in other countries.

Founded by Ray Gabriel in 1997, AIB’s stated mission is to “provide a means for business people all over the world to communicate, learn and share their knowledge, their experience, mentor and learn while meeting new associates . . . and making new friends across cultures, borders and time zones.”  In addition to the 10,000 AIB members located in 200 countries, they have over 200 volunteer members on the ground to assist visiting members to their 70 countries.

The Association is governed by an eight-member Executive Committee and a Board of Directors.   “I have been a member of the AIB since it’s inception,” said George Matyjewicz, C.E.O. of Standard Reserve Corporation and  a member of the Board of Directors of AIB.  “It is one of the best sources of international information and contacts that I have ever found, and I am on over 125 discussion lists.  I recommend it highly.  It is a great way for market makers and members of the gold economy to expand their focus.  While basic membership is free, I suggest you pay for professional member status which costs a mere $36.00 annually.”

Why would anybody involved in the gold economy want to join:

1. You join 10,000 highly professional members around the world. Make new associates, new mentors and new friends.
2. You instantly gain contacts in 200 countries.
3. You make yourself findable by the international business community.
4. You have access to members with experience in a wide variety of fields and disciplines including highly placed executives, professors and   government officials to help you solve problems.
5. By reporting “Member - Association for International Business” on your letters, e-mail and literature, instantly show your commitment to professional host business practices.
6. Allows you to advertise to AIB members around the world through our Trade Wire. it's free too.
7. AIB is a nonprofit educational organization. We serve our members - not vendors or service providers.

Some world-wide projects that the AIB has been involved with include:

·        Development Projects Work Group: A group of AIB members who work  to offer advice, help and support for development projects in  villages, coops, communities and groups who are attempting to start  cottage industries, or other projects that will help groups of people  to help themselves.  

·        Members Directory: Over 160 individuals and firms in many countries who have kindly volunteered to give limited free help/advice to other AIB member/subscribers who wish to do business in the volunteer's home country. You can search the Directory at: http://aib-world.org/profilesearch.shtml

 So expand your contact base by joining this excellent organization.