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Global Ties Detroit tells council it can turn federal exchange programs into economic benefit for the city

2942732 · April 1, 2025
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Global Ties Detroit presented its citizen-diplomacy work to the council, described recent delegation programs and asked council members to host international visitors to boost Detroit’s economic and cultural profile.

Global Ties Detroit told the City Council on April 1 that its State Department–affiliated exchange programs bring international delegations to the city and produce measurable economic impact, and asked council members and community groups to engage directly with visiting fellows.

Marian Reich, president of Global Ties Detroit, said the organization — founded in 1972 and part of a national network that works with the U.S. Department of State — hosts emerging leaders, cultural and youth leadership…

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