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WELCOME

Dear Friends of Chicago Sister Cities International:

I welcome you to Chicago Sister Cities International's website.

Since its inception, Sister Cities has built bridges between the people of Chicago and our international neighbors to achieve greater mutual understanding and to strengthen our civic, economic and cultural ties. Through people-to-people programs and cultural exchanges, we have the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all our communities.

Chicago has always been a city of immigrants and we are proud of our city’s diversity – an attribute that has afforded the establishment of a Sister City presence in nearly every region of the world. In today’s increasingly global society, Chicago looks forward to continuing to strengthen and expand our international partnerships. I invite you to explore the Chicago Sister Cities website to learn more about the various ways we are bringing Chicago to the world, and the world to Chicago.

Sincerely,
Samuel Scott III
Chairman of the Board

NEWS
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for International Festival 04/30/2012

Chicago Sister Cities International (CSCI) is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for merchandise and food vendors at our 7th Annual Chicago Sister Cities International Festival, August 6-10, 2012. The festival will transform Daley Plaza into an international village filled with food, music, dance and merchants. If you are interested in participating in our [...]

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OSAKA: Japan Earthquake Photo Exhibition 03/22/2012

絆 Kizuna: The Bonds of Emotion Japan Earthquake Photo Exhibition March 21-31, 2012 The Chicago Photography Collective Gallery at Block 37, first floor 108 North State Street, Chicago Wednesday- Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Both exhibits are free and open to the public. March 11, 2012 will mark the one year anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. The [...]

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World Business Chicago, Chicago Sister Cities Combine Resources to Further Expand Chicago’s Global Footprint 02/06/2012

CHICAGO—In a move to tie the city’s cultural exchange programs more closely to its business development goals, Chicago Sister Cities International (CSCI) and World Business Chicago (WBC) announced today that they will combine resources to further expand Chicago’s global footprint. Under the new structure, Sister Cities will become part of World Business Chicago, maintaining its primary [...]

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CORPORATE PARTNERS
Boeing is the world’s leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined.  Boeing is committed is collaboratively working with Chicago Sister Cities to collaboratively reach the goals of our committees and communities by promoting global business opportunities created by the CSCIP network. 

One of the largest carriers in the U.S., United operates more than 3,400 flights a day to more than 200 U.S. domestic and international destinations. Chicago Sister Cities International Program and United work closely together to arrange options for travel between Chicago’s Sister Cities and provide other programs and services to benefit CSCIP committees and communities.  

 
SISTER CITIES EVENTS


PRAGUE: Leaving Czechoslovakia Exhibit and Reception 5/11/2012

From 2009 through 2011, more than 150 interviews were conducted by the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML) through its landmark project,Recording Voices & Documenting Memories of Czech & Slovak Americans. No one could have anticipated the personal drama conveyed in these stories…
Now, the NCSML and the Prague Committee of CSCI invite you [...]

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Madeleine Albright: What Prague’s Past Means for NATO’s Future 5/2/2012

The Honorable Madeleine K. Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State, and Chair, Albright Stonebridge Group
Interviewed by Margot Pritzker, President and Founder, WomenOnCall.org and Board Director, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
When: Wednesday, May 2
Where: Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
50 East Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60605
A valid state or federal government issued photo ID is required to [...]

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CSCI is the Global Sponsor for WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS! WEEK 4/23/2012

WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS! WEEK examines and celebrates the national and global impact of women’s purchasing power across every brand and every category. For one week in Chicago, leaders in marketing, brand management, communications, advertising, research and media deep-dive into the what, when and how of women’s $7 trillion annual purchasing.
WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS! WEEK is anchored [...]

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57th Annual Ginza Holiday, A Japanese Cultural Festival 8/10/2012

When: August 10-12
Where: Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 West Menomonee St., Chicago, IL

Times:
Friday, Aug 10, 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, Aug 11, 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug 12, 11:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The 57th Annual Ginza Holiday, a large Japanese cultural festival, will be presented by the Midwest Buddhist Temple (MBT) on Aug 10, 11, [...]

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Paris Opera Ballet – Chicago Debut Performances 6/30/2012

Experience three timeless masterpieces showcasing the extraordinary skill and technical mastery of the Paris Opéra Ballet in a program that includes Suite en blanc, L’Arlésienne, and Bolero.
When: Saturday, June 30
Where: Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: range from $55-$125
Available by calling (312)334-7777 or online at www.harristheaterchicago.org

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City Meishi (Business Card) Exchange 5/31/2012

When: Thursday, May 31
Where: Old Town Social, 455 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Tickets: $25 JASC Members/$30 Non-Members
Networking and Appetizers (Cash Bar)
$10 Valet Parking available at 6:00 pm (one block from the Brown Line & four blocks from the Red Line).
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

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