“ In 2005 Thomas Friedman observed that the world is flattening and that multiple new forms and tools for collaboration are critical. Columbus Sister Cities International provides local businesses, education, and cultural/arts organizations with tools and relationships to maximize opportunities for success in this global environment.”

Tim Robinson
Executive Vice President & CFO, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

“ Columbus Sister Cities International’s programs directly assist in reducing barriers and building strong relationships that lead to successful
business development.”

Ty D. Marsh
President and CEO, Columbus Chamber

“ I have followed your progress with Columbus Sister Cities with interest. Your goals and objectives are a strategic advantage for the city as it attempts to be more active in the 21st Century global community.”

Steven C. Anderson
Artistic Director, The Phoenix Theatre for Children

“ Our experience has been that CSCI plays an essential role in positioning Central Ohio as a player in the global arena… {we are} pleased to partner with them to bring new global educational opportunities to OSU students and to offer new opportunities to students in our sister cities to study here.”

Melissa Torres
Director, International Programs Office, Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University

“ It is clear that the Council and Columbus Sister Cities, in collaboration with other international organizations, will take the lead in 2010 to build partnerships that enable powerful programming and critical international understanding to occur in our community.”

Patrick M. Terrien
President and CEO, Columbus Council on World Affairs

“ By creating linkages between the people of Central Ohio and sister cities around the world, Columbus Sister Cities promotes understanding and creates opportunities for Central Ohio tech companies to reach global markets.”

Ted Ford
President and CEO, TechColumbus

“ We continue to display extensive Sister Cities content on screens at Port Columbus…ample testimony to the value the Columbus Regional Airport Authority places on the work of the Sister Cities organization.”

Elaine Roberts
President and CEO, Columbus Regional Airport Authority

“ GCAC values the role that Columbus Sister Cities International plays in establishing Columbus as a city with an internationally recognized arts and culture sector.”

Milton D. Baughman
Interim President, Greater Columbus Arts Council

“ Columbus Sister Cities opens doors for Experience Columbus and our Community to create economic opportunity on all four continents in which CSCI has relationships.”

Paul Astleford
President and CEO, Experience Columbus

“ They are an important link in connecting the arts… It is their collaborative work with BalletMet and other arts organizations that will
establish Central Ohio as a dynamic region with a world class arts and cultural sector.”

Cheri Mitchell
Executive Director, Ballet Met Columbus

“ I greatly appreciate Columbus Sister Cities International, your initiatives and how the organization is enhancing the quality of life and
economic prosperity in central Ohio.”

Chester R. Jourdan, Jr.
Executive Director, MORPC