Washburn KSBDC Hosts POA Business Fellow

Fernando Torres Rubiani joined the Washburn University
Kansas Small Business Development Center (KSBDC)
staff as an American Business Fellow in mid-July, and
staying through September. Fernando, an
attorney from Paraguay who has worked in small
to multinational companies, is working with
Washburn KSBDC clients and staff to gain new
insights to develop and manage businesses.
The Business Fellows Program is promoted by
Partners [...]

Past Presidents of Comité Paraguay Kansas

On July 9th, 2008, the Comité Paraguay Kansas celebrated their 40th anniversary at the American Embassy in Asunción, Paraguay.
There are more photos in the Rincon VIP section of our website!

Looking Back on the History of POA and KPP

To view a 13-minute interview with Jim Boren, one of the founders of Partners of the Americas, please follow this link:
http://www.vimeo.com/1475375
A brief biography of Jim Boren:
In 1957, Jim Boren was the state campaign manager in Texas for Ralph Yarborough’s successful race for the U. S. Senate. He served as the Senator’s Chief of Staff until [...]

KPP/POA South America Tour a Success

Iguazu Falls
Originally uploaded by Kansas Paraguay Partners
This first ever cooperative tour took place September 5th to the 27th, 2007. It was a fast-moving cultural and educational experience that took in Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Paraguay and Argentina. Pictured at Iguazu Falls are left to right: Falls tour guide, Mario Martinez; [...]

Partners of the Americas Announces New CEO

 
January 2008 
Partners of the Americas is proud to announce Stephen G. Vetter as its new President and CEO.  Partners of the Americas, the largest volunteer organization working to promote economic and social development in the Western Hemisphere, creates people to people programs to expand opportunity across the Americas. Mr. Vetter will oversee the work of [...]