Who we are.
Executive summary, mission, vision, core values and goals.
Exceling in the 21st century takes
a network behind you.
CTN® is a resource community of individuals and businesses of all ages and stages who connect, collaborate and use each other's resources to grow globally.
Members develop through corporate visits, round table discussions, training sessions, events, exhibitions and forums with stakeholders from many industries.
For manufacturers and suppliers, CTN® is a platform to market and sell goods and services worldwide. For buyers, it is a place to meet business representatives directly and discover what members offer.
MISSION
Developing global partnerships through sustainable networks.
VISION
To be a world class organization providing connectivity in the trade industry.
Empowerment
Creating a network that fosters growth.
Service
Willingness to embrace and drive change.
Impact
Benefiting humanity and making a difference.
Sustainability
Maintaining the lifespan of businesses.
Short term goals
- Connect businesses and entrepreneurs to network, knowledge and training.
- Roll out a business database for members to source services.
- Provide investment opportunities for members.
Long term goals
- Link members to the global trade market.
- Foster environmentally conscious businesses.
- Promote youth-centric strategies in business.
- Strengthen diversity and inclusion among businesses.
- Provide an annual scholarship to students who need support.
Ask yourself
four questions.
Need a mentor?
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Get mentorship in starting or running your business.
Want like-minded people?
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Meet individuals and businesses who share your drive.
Want to belong?
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Find an affiliation, a social identity and a sense of belonging.
A startup needing capital?
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Pitch to investors through our incubator competition.
Answered yes to any of them? Welcome to CTN®.
Born at GTE 2019.
Benedict Osei-Bonsu launched CTN® after the June 2019 Ghana Trade Exhibition, to bring all exhibitors and stakeholders together.
CTN® is a public nonprofit (501(c)(3)). We also teach personal development, mental health and entrepreneurship, and run community events such as clean-up exercises. Our events are open to the public.
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