{"id":249020,"date":"2026-08-06T13:13:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T13:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evertise.net\/?p=135864"},"modified":"2026-08-06T13:13:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T13:13:33","slug":"u-s-minority-chamber-of-commerce-launches-international-trade-mission-to-curacao-expanding-business-opportunities-between-the-united-states-and-the-caribbean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2026\/08\/06\/u-s-minority-chamber-of-commerce-launches-international-trade-mission-to-curacao-expanding-business-opportunities-between-the-united-states-and-the-caribbean\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce Launches International Trade Mission to Cura\u00e7ao, Expanding Business Opportunities Between the United States and the Caribbean"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-135866\" src=\"https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/USMCC-trade-event.png\" alt=\"USMCC trade event\" width=\"865\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/USMCC-trade-event.png 1430w, https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/USMCC-trade-event-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/USMCC-trade-event-1024x231.png 1024w, https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/USMCC-trade-event-768x173.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Washington, D.C. \u2013 Aug 6, 2026, Evertise AI PR<\/strong> \u2014 The <strong>U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce<\/strong>, celebrating <strong>27 years of leadership in international trade, investment promotion, and business development<\/strong>, proudly announces the launch of its premier international initiative:<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Cura\u00e7ao Opens to Business with the United States and the World 2026&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-135865\" src=\"https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/USMCC-Curaco.png\" alt=\"USMCC Curaco\" width=\"624\" height=\"827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/USMCC-Curaco.png 624w, https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/USMCC-Curaco-226x300.png 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This exclusive trade and investment mission will bring together American entrepreneurs, investors, exporters, and business leaders to explore new commercial opportunities in one of the Caribbean&#8217;s fastest-growing business destinations. The mission to be held from August 27-30, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Organized by the U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce, the mission reflects the organization&#8217;s commitment to expanding global markets for minority-owned businesses while strengthening economic cooperation between the United States, Cura\u00e7ao, and the wider Caribbean region.<\/p>\n<p>The official delegation will include business executives representing industries such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Infrastructure Development<\/li>\n<li>Housing and Smart Construction<\/li>\n<li>Water Purification Technologies<\/li>\n<li>Sewer and Environmental Solutions<\/li>\n<li>Renewable Energy<\/li>\n<li>Emergency Preparedness<\/li>\n<li>Telecommunications<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare and Wellness Tourism<\/li>\n<li>High Technology and Innovation<\/li>\n<li>International Trade and Investment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Chamber believes that Cura\u00e7ao&#8217;s strategic location, political stability, modern infrastructure, and international connectivity make it an exceptional gateway for American companies seeking to expand throughout the Caribbean and Latin America.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Our mission is simple: to connect American businesses with new global opportunities while supporting Cura\u00e7ao&#8217;s economic development through innovation, investment, and strategic partnerships,&#8221;<\/strong> said <strong>Doug Mayorga<\/strong>, President and Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n<p>The mission will include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Executive Business Conferences &#8211; Business Matchmaking Sessions<\/li>\n<li>Government and Private Sector Meetings<\/li>\n<li>Investment Forums &amp;One-on-One Business Appointments<\/li>\n<li>Official Networking Receptions<\/li>\n<li>Site Visits and Economic Development Tours<\/li>\n<li>Product and Service Exhibitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Chamber is also working closely with governmental institutions, economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, and private-sector organizations to foster long-term collaboration and encourage bilateral trade and investment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Founded in <strong>1999<\/strong>, the U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce is a private, nonprofit international business organization headquartered in the United States. For 27 years, it has promoted entrepreneurship, foreign direct investment, international trade, business education, and strategic partnerships for minority-owned businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the Chamber serves as a global platform connecting businesses, governments, investors, and institutions through trade missions, international conferences, public-private partnerships, and business development initiatives across the Americas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Join the Mission: <\/strong>Companies interested in participating in future trade missions to Cura\u00e7ao and the Dutch Caribbean are invited to contact the Chamber for registration and additional information.<\/p>\n<p>Website: www.minoritychamber.net<\/p>\n<p>General Information: protocol@minoritychamber.net<\/p>\n<p>Business Development: director@minoritychamber.net<\/p>\n<p>+1 (202) 250-0260\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0 +1 (786) 406-2190<\/p>\n<p><strong>Building Business. Creating Opportunities. 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