About Us
The Chicago International Trade Commissioners’ Association- CITCA
The Chicago International Trade Commissioners’ Association is a volunteer based organization since 1986 comprising of the Trade and Investment Representatives from foreign governments based in Chicagoland with jurisdiction mostly for the Midwest Region of the United States. CITCA currently has about 50+ members representing more than 40 countries from across the globe.
CITCA provides information to the companies expressing interest to expand in the Midwest and/or abroad.
Our goals are to connect companies in a meaningful way, organize participation in trade shows, facilitate trade missions, foster academic and innovation partnerships, to list just a few.
Current President is Yaninne Vega (Representative of Pays de la Loire Region) chosen by Board of Directors in September 2023.
How Trade Commissions can assist your business
Connecting you with suppliers of a particular product/service originated in a foreign country.
Advice on investment opportunities and incentives.
Invite companies to participate in trade shows and forums in the US or abroad.
Share information of potential bid opportunities for key projects to be developed Worldwide.
Welcome from the Board Of Directors
We are honored to be chosen to lead this organization and be a driving force in organizing events, trade missions, and educational seminars. We sincerely believe that our success strongly relies on collaboration, networking and meaningful connections.
We look forward to an amazing and creative projects to develop and flourish in an upcoming year.
Warm Regards,
CITCA Board