| VillageDirect.Org Business Membership is the perfect foundation for all your other social networks. Resources available through VillageDirect.Org will provide a framework to discern and capitalize on international agreements, development programs, community development and market opportunities. Business Members are given access to a set of web based applications that allows them to collaborate, manage relationships, and turn opportunities into revenues. | | 
| | Benefits | - Members Directory
- Email Hosting
- Business Class Integrated Web hosting & Design Plan (a $239.40 Value)
- Business applications
- Access Members-Only Forums and Groups
- Discount on Publications and Seminars
- Discount on Goods and Services
- Concierge Services
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| | Forums & Groups | Forums - Communities - Opportunity for communities to market themselves utilizing Foreign Direct Investment & Promotions "Best Practices". Members will be exposed to historical, cultural and relevant business information. This sharing of information and dialogue will help to dispel common misconceptions and unfounded truths about people and their culture. They will also help to promote trade and economic development.
- Civil Society - "Best Practices" and opportunity for Civil Society Organizations to share information and network in support of partners, supporters, donors and investors. Organizations can have their projects listed according to location and activities.
- Industries - Current information; including "Best Practices." Businesses can use these forums to share information about their products and services.
| Groups - Each forum has a relevant group where members can share information and collaborate using available eDocument management application and the following applications: chat, email, online meeting and support, word processor, spread sheet, presentation and more.
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| RESOURCE & INFORMATION CENTER - Hot links to relevant reports, research, market information, funding sources and guidelines
- Technical assistance
- Concierge services
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| | BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Inter-cultural Workshops & Networking Opportunities
- Financial Education: Succession Planning, Trusts, Wills, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Annuities, Insurance
- Business Management and Sales training
- Specialized training: International trade in goods and services
- Discount on VillageDirect.Org and VillageDirect.Tv advertising
- Venture Capital Financing and Loan Packaging Workshops
- Mortgage loans and equipment leasing workshops
- Opportunities to serve on VillageDirect.Org task force
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