U.S.-Africa Trade & Investment Global Summit (USATIGS-2019): Meet Florence Torson-Hart

Florence Torson-Hart: President, US-Ghana Chamber of Commerce

Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch

Florence Torson-Hart is the current Board Chair of the US-Ghana Chamber of Commerce headquartered in Philadelphia PA. The Chamber is dedicated to the facilitation and promotion of trade &investment, economic growth, increasing business opportunities and advocacy on behalf of its membership in both countries.

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She leads a Wealth Management Team at Merrill Lynch.Prior to joining Merrill Lynch; Florence was the CEO and Founder of a successful multi-media company. She has extensive experience in Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing, Publishing and TV Content Programming. She is a graduate of Drexel University with a Dual MBA concentration in Financial Management and Accounting and holds a BA in Publishing with a Marketing and Editing specialization. She is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Florence is a member of several charitable organizations and has a passion for fitness. Originally from Ghana, West Africa Florence currently lives in Philadelphia, PA with her family.

US Ghana Chamber of Commerce Goals and Objectives

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

1. Provide a forum for actionable discussion of matters of mutual benefit.

2. Seek to participate in the enactment of business friendly legislation at all levels of government
3. Present business enrichment programs, information and orientation on executing business in both countries
4. Provide a platform for one on one business opportunities through effective networking, research and partnerships in both countries.
5. Strengthen the cultural and socio-economic ties between the two countries.
6. Identify resources that match members need for funding, strategic partnerships and related activities

ACTIVITIES.

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1. Networking meetings and mixers,
2. Business roundtables discussions, seminars and workshops featuring invited key governmental and nongovernmental personnel, trade/investment facilitators, and successful private sector players.
3. Trade missions to both countries to further strengthen business, cultural and socio-economic ties.
4. Grant members insights and access to quality research, policy papers successful strategies and data
5. Special fundraising events such as Luncheons, Award dinners/Galas,
6. A monthly newsletter to provide current information on the business climate and activities of interest
   

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