The Cleveland Slovenian Business and Professional Association (CSBPA), an initiative bringing together US entrepreneurs with Slovenian roots, conducted its inaugural reception in Cleveland on Thursday. Established a year ago, the CSBPA already numbers around 200 members.
The CSBPA was established in Cleveland, home to the largest Slovenian community abroad, at the initiative of Slovenian Consul to the US Zvone Zigon.
Eight independent sections formed within the association in 2007 and several meetings have already been held at the consulate. The CSBPA's first general meeting was meanwhile attended on Thursday by more than 80 members, the programme including video greetings from Senator Amy Klobuchar and the office of Senator George Voinovich.
The goal of the CSBPA is to foster an environment for frequent and accessible contact among its members, who are native Slovenians, descendants of Slovenians or friends of Slovenia; to preserve and celebrate Slovenian culture and heritage in the US; and to encourage active cooperation between the Slovenian homeland and the US, for various purposes, the CSBPA's website says.
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