Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors
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Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors (PCIV) is a non-profit community-based organization based in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania region that is part of a national network under the umbrella of the National Council for International Visitors (NCIV). Inaugurated in 1959, PCIV’S mission is to forge cultural, educational, and business relationships between Western Pennsylvania and the global community through citizen diplomacy. As the designated liaison for the U.S. State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program in Western Pennsylvania, PCIV designs and implements tailored itineraries for leaders in a variety of fields who are seeking a gateway to the local community and insights into American culture. Additionally, PCIV provides orientations to the city and offers services to international students, scholars, researchers, professionals from other sponsors and their families. For nearly five decades, PCIV has enabled more than 75,000 visiting internationals to connect with tens of thousands of people living in the Pittsburgh region.
[edit] International Bridge Award
The International Bridge Award is a joint effort of PCIV and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development to recognize international leadership in the Pittsburgh region in the areas of commerce, community and culture. All of the honorees are recognized for outstanding achievements in building enduring bridges to other parts of the world. This event is the primary fundraiser for PCIV. 2006 honorees include Alcoa (commerce), the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, and the Mattress Factory (culture). Tuesday, September 11, 2007, will mark the 14th Annual International Bridge Awards event.
[edit] Notable Clients
- Consulate General for the Federal Republic of Germany
- Eisenhower Exchange
- ELS Language Centers
- Institute for Software Development, Carnegie Mellon University
- Japan Travel Bureau International
- Kansai Productivity Center
- Library of Congress
- Meridian International Center
- Trans Pacific Travel
