Global Gateway Mission

The Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce strives to promote and facilitate international business by cultivating an environment where local and global companies can thrive in a competitive economy.

To support this mission, SS/P Chamber of Commerce proactively organizes and offers:

  • educational and training programs to inform businesses about international opportunities;
  • events to facilitate networking and cross-fertilization among area firms;
  • collaborative programs with other key organizations in international trade and investment;
  • partnerships with foreign business groups;
  • periodic report card on the status of international business activity; and
  • advocacy efforts to enhance a favorable climate for international trade.

THE GLOBAL GATEWAY EXECUTIVE TEAM

Cavusgil, S. Tamer PhD (SS/PC Board of Directors)
Executive Director, Georgia State University, CIBER

Forehand, Fran Glover (SS/PC Board of Directors)
Land Acquisition, General Manager, Georgia Power

Goldman, Debra F. (Debbie) (SS/PC Vice-Chair)
COO, Ichter Thomas, LLC

Mahaffey, Tom (SS/PC Executive Director)
Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce

Sullivan, Michael M. (Mike) (SS/PC Secretary)
Partner, Taylor English