Cincinnati Selected to Host 2012 Sister Cities Midwest Regional Conference
WASHINGTON, DC — Cincinnati, Ohio has been selected in a competitive process to host the 2012 Sister Cities International’s Regional Conference. The conference will unite citizen diplomacy leaders in the region and provide an opportunity for sister city associations to network, build partnerships, and discuss best practices for empowering the citizen diplomacy movement in the Midwest.
“Under the leadership of Mayor Mark Mallory, Cincinnati has shown a commitment to diversity, global cooperation, and to the sister city movement worldwide,” said Sister Cities International’s President and CEO Mary D. Kane. During a recent sister cities mayor’s delegation to Chengdu, China, Mayor Mallory gave a valuable presentation on the Cincinnati-Hamilton County Regional Emergency Operations Center and how participating cities can implement emergency preparedness measures in their communities. The city was also presented with an award for the best cultural city. “Cincinnati will provide a relevant setting to bring together sister city leaders from around the world.”
“Hosting the Sister Cities International Conference further cements Cincinnati’s growing position as an international position as an international destination for conventions and event,” Mayor Mark Mallory said. “It will allow Cincinnati to develop new relationships and partnerships with leaders from around the world.”
The revitalized downtown area, riverfront, and its wide array of dining and shopping opportunities will provide a fantastic setting for conference participants to discover what “The Queen City” has to offer. The 2012 Sister Cities International Regional Conference will be held in October 2012.
The Cincinnati USA Sister City Association has partnered with seven sister cities across the globe, including: Gifu, Japan; Kharkiv, Ukraine; Liuzhou, China; Munich, Germany; Nancy, France; Harare, Zimbabwe; and New Taipei City, Taiwan. The organization serves as an instrumental resource for cultural exchange opportunities for the citizens of Cincinnati.
“Our CVB has formed a close strategic partnership with our local Sister Cities organizations and can attest to the strength of the mission of Sister Cities International,” said Dan Lincoln, President and CEO of the Cincinnati Convention and Visitors Bureau. “As we prepare for the 2012 World Choir Games, the leadership and relationships of Sister Cities has been invaluable.”
“The Sister City program is an excellent way for Cincinnati to promote itself internationally and to develop those global educational and business connections that make our city livable and attractive,” said Bob Stevie, President of the Cincinnati USA Sister City Association.
About Sister Cities International
Sister Cities International facilitates nearly 2,000 partnerships in 136 counties on six continents between 600 communities in the United States with similar municipalities abroad. Sister Cities International represents citizen diplomats who work tirelessly to promote the organizations’ mission of creating world peace and cultural understanding through economic and sustainable development programs, youth and education projects, arts and culture, and humanitarian assistance.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Kathleen McLaughlin; 202-347-8637; kmclaughlin@sister-cities.org
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