MIADC DIVISIONS

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Mission Statement
Dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and continued growth of Houston's standing as a renowned international city, the mission of the MIADC is to establish concrete objectives that embrace matters of international affairs, economic, and community development. The MIADC will assist in the creation of strategies and in the implementation of projects that will enhance Houston's presence on the global stage.

Beginning the week of March 10, 2006, the Mayor’s International Affairs & Development Councils (MIADC) held their first meetings and each Council elected their respective officers. Established in December of 2005 after more than a year’s time in preparation, the MIADC aims to expand channels for constructive dialogue between our city’s thriving international communities and the city leaders. Helen T. Chang, Director of the Mayor's Office of International Affairs and Development (MOIAD) of the City of Houston, oversees the MIADC council. February 2009 Calendar >>

Helen Chang, Director

Stakeholders
Stakeholders occupy a niche within Houston tied to the international community. As such, they are in a unique position to offer both assistance and advice to the various International Affairs Division Councils.

• Patrick Crilley
  Branch Manager of the Southwest Region of the Export-Import Bank of the United States
• Duaine Priestley
  Director of the Houston USEAC
• Richard Vacar
  Director of the Houston Airport System
• Paul Frison
  President and CEO of the Houston Technology Center
• Matthew Pilon
  Chairman of the Houston World Affairs Committee
• Michael Coats
  Director of the Johnson Space Center - Houston
• James T. Edmonds
  Chairman of the Port of Houston Authority
• Ellen Goldberg
  President of Sister Cities of Houston
• Manuel Gonzalez
  District Director of the Small Business Association
• Aaron Demerson
  Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism
• Richard Wainerdi
  President, CEO and COO of the Texas Medical Center
  

• Advise and assist the Mayor and city representatives on matters of international affairs and development as it pertains to regional economic and sociopolitical issues affecting Houston businesses.
• Recommend mechanisms to improve communication and to enhance involvement of the international communities in Houston's civic and cultural life, such as holding town hall meetings.
• Recommend and/or execute special projects that would be in the interest of Houston as an international city, such as the appointment of Honorary Consuls and Honorary Ambassadors and the establishment of International Partner-City Programs.
• Initiate and coordinate inbound and outbound trade missions.
• Advocate and implement projects (working with Houston's major stakeholders) that will contribute to the MIADC vision of Houston as 'One City, One Future.'
• Address and act upon other international affairs & development issues that necessitate special attention by the Houston International Community.

Proclamations
MIADC Past chair persons honored by the City of Houston with a proclamation due to their associated work on the MIADC Board. >>