Global Ties WY

In early June 2011 the WCIV hosted a group of IVLP guests from Albania. An emerging democracy, Albania was freed from communism in 1989. It is the home of Mother Teresa, it has ski resorts, AND Mediterranean shorelines.

If anyone wants a to visit a NEW Balkan,
Albania sounds like the place!

Here to examine Small Business Development in the US, this group benefited from our local expertise of operating businesses while embracing our natural resources. Our mountains are the equivalent to their oceans! Although it remained a bit chilly, they certainly shared with our community the appeal of a Mediterranean lifestyle! The invited guests visiting Jackson were:

• Ms Matilda Naco, the Executive Director of Albanian Tourism Association;
• Mr Autur Papajani, Albanian General Directorate for Taxation, and
• Mr Bardhyl Sejdarasi, Director of BiznesAlbania

Thanks to the following local partners who provided a perspective in their relative areas of expertise:

Wyoming Rural Development, Mary Randolph provides a state perspective on rural business development, community needs, and opportunities. Mary has been kind enough to include our community in her travels around the state. They guests appreciate her well-organized presentation on Wyoming.

Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, Tim and Rick provide insight and perspective on the business associations related to tourism and regional marketing.

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Jerry Blann, John Bishop, and Niall Bouzon. The JHMR staff talked about their web-presence and green business practices. JHMR accompanied the group up the tram for an experience the Albanian guests will surely never forget!