The main objective of this program is to expose entrepreneurs, small business owners, private sector development specialists and business educators from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to best practices in entrepreneurial innovation and small business growth in the United States, with an emphasis on the role of women and those from under-represented groups. Participants will increase their understanding of the role played by women and minorities in job creation. The main goals of the program include promoting mutual understanding and lasting partnerships between individuals and organizations in the US and MENA.