The following organizations and individuals have been integral in making the vision of the Across Cultures forum an actuality. For ways in which you or your organization can be added to the growing list of supporters, please see How Can I Participate. Thank you.

Statements of Support

US Embassy, Estonia Letter, dated July 26, 2004

"Please allow me to extend the best wishes of the U.S. Embassy in Tallinn to Women's Business Exchange's Across Cultures project.  I am impressed by the hard work that you have done in setting up this forum, which will address some of the most crucial concerns of U.S. foreign policy today..."  [read the entire letter]

US Embassy, Lithuania Letter, dated August 19, 2004

"Across Cultures exemplifies the type of citizen exchanges that build lasting relationships and understanding between Americans and our Lithuanian friends..."  [read the entire letter]

The Kazickas Family Foundation Letter, dated September 13, 2004

"We are delighted to be involved in such a worthy project.  One of the goals of our foundation is to provide a variety of educational experiences for future leaders of Lithuania..."  [read the entire letter]

UAB Omnitel, Letter dated September 17, 2004

"UAB Omnitel is proud to be a sponsor of the Women's Business Exchange "Across Cultures" Program. We acknowledge the importance of the program, therefore we're glad to have possibility to contribute to this event..."  [read the entire letter]

Supporters

Business & Professional Women Association - Estonia and the Across Cultures 2004 delegates graciously acknowledge the generous support of community leaders:

The Kazickas Family Foundation, with offices in Vilnius and New York, supports numerous educational, social, and cultural causes to benefit the Lithuanian people.

PlayTime, Inc. (www.playtimeinc.com) - Creating Life-Changing Adventures!  Infuse team and leadership skills through technology and adventure. Specializing in corporate team building, executive retreats, eLearning, leadership development, organizational development and consulting.

University of Washington Department of Scandinavian Studies (www.depts.washington.edu/baltic), the only Baltic Studies program in the U.S. supporting all three Baltic countries.

The Seattle Baltic Communities - The Seattle Estonian Society, The Latvian Association of WA State, The Lithuanian American Community, Seattle 's ties to the Baltic region run deep with nearly a thousand residents who claim Baltic heritage.

World Affairs Council (www.world-affairs.org), a non-profit, non-partisan organization who promotes greater understanding of global affairs in the Pacific Northwest.

U.S. Departments of State in Estonia and Lithuania

WebSight Designs (www.websight-designs.com), offering website design and support.

The Estonian Business School Executive Training Centre (etc.ebs.ee) , acts as a link between the business world and the university bringing the academic knowledge of the university together with the practical experience of executive training.

Omnitel (www.omnitel.lt) is the largest telecommunications company in the Baltic States offering mobile GSM communication, Internet and other data transmission services.

Executive Pacific Plaza managed by Wright Hotels Inc. (www.pacificplazahotel.com)  Experience European charm tucked in the heart of Seattle.

Northwest Airlines (www.nwairlines.com) is the world's fifth largest airline.

Air Baltic Corporation (www.airbaltic.com),  regional airline established in 1995 with offices in Latvia and Lithuania.

Kiwanis Club of Issaquah ( www.issaquah.kiwanis.org )  An international community service organization serving Issaquah Washington since 1929.

Contributors:

Advertising Agency Hunt
American Chamber of Commerce - Estonia and Lithuania
Carol Andersen
Freddie Barrett
The Garrigan Lyman Group
Hana Design Ikebana
Rebecca Armen Lyman
Donna and Rimas Miksys
Tiina Oviir, D.D.S.
Mall Pesti
Paul & Katre Raidna
Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau
Studiohatch
Jessica Renner
Charles Vander Aarde
Anita Wong
Melanie Sabelhaus
Offerings Magazine
Seattle Woman Magazine
WorldPulse Magazine
Sarma Davidson
Irena Blekys
Guntis Smidchens
Diane Darling
Effective Networking, Inc.
Latvian Business Women Association
Irina Petersone
Maarit

The following companies have offer to take part in the company visit program:

Omnitel
Satrija AB
SEB Vilnius Bankas
UPS - Lithuania
ITKoolis
ENUT
Enterprise Estonia
Rocca Al Mare School
Tallinn's Children's Hospital