The Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Middlesex County Regional Chamber and European American Chamber will hold the inaugural 2016 Global Business Summit, “Engaging Connections and Meaningful Opportunities on a Global Scale.” This tri-Chamber regional Global Business Summit will take place on September 29 at the DoubleTree Princeton from 8-11:30 a.m.

Keynote speaker is Johan Firmenich from Firmenich Industries, president of the Firmenich Charitable Foundation. Firmenich is the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and flavor company. The event will also present a panel discussion featuring global business resources and success stories with panelists from the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Herman Transportation, and Davion Inc. The panel will be moderated by Maybelle Jadotte, Sr. Manager of Business Continuity for the Port Authority of New York, New Jersey (Pa.). In addition, several international groups will have exhibit areas featuring international business representatives.

“We are pleased to partner with the Middlesex and European American Chambers of Commerce to announce the inaugural Global Business Summit. Our Global Opportunities Program has grown exponentially in the last two years with over 400 people in attendance at our 2015/2016 events. We are proud to continue to provide resources for international and domestic companies to increase their trading business connections. We look forward to our Summit becoming the catalyst for companies to further grow their business internationally,” said Peter Crowley, president and CEO of the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce.

The Summit demonstrates the strength of a partnership between the Middlesex County Regional Chamber and the Princeton Regional Chamber, furthering the goal to promote and expand international outreach and success for businesses engaging in global endeavors.

“As a result of the Global program partnership with the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce, the business corridor between New Brunswick and Princeton continues to experience tremendous growth in international business opportunities and we are thrilled to be leading that growth,” said Lina Llona president and CEO of the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

The Global Opportunities Program and Summit are designed to bring together resources to help those who are exporting goods and services both regionally and internationally. Adding to this goal, the agenda will also include networking time, exhibitors, and business resource vendors designed to specifically aid attendees in facilitating their international trade business. With a combined membership base of over 2,500 companies representing over 450,000 employees, the Global Opportunities Program is the largest Chamber business program supporting international outreach for companies in the state.

Tickets for members are $45 early bird rate until September 1 and include keynote, panel presentation, networking, global business resource exhibitors and experts, and hot breakfast. Sponsorships and exhibitor tables are still available. The event is sponsored by HSBC, PNC Bank, NAI Fennelly, and Porzio Bromberg & Newman P.C.

Direct inquiries to Gina Guarino, Princeton Regional Chamber Marketing and Events senior manager, at (609) 924-1776, ext. 108 or gina@princetonchamber.org, or Craig Schlosser, Middlesex Chamber vice president, at (732) 745-8090 or craig@mcrcc.org. Further information about the event can be found at www.princetonchamber.org.