Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. (ACDS) is a private, nonprofit corporation established in 1993 by Anne Arundel County to create and retain affordable housing opportunities within the County and to ensure the efficient delivery of community development services to those most in need. By sponsoring the Conference, ACDS expresses its interest in reaching out to the immigrant new communities.

Colossal Contractors, Inc. is a minority-owned company, based in Burtonsville, MD, specialized in the painting, carpentry, masonry and mechanical fields. The company was founded and incorporated in the State of Maryland by its current principals in May 2000. The company is participating in the U.S. Small Business Administration's 8(a) program and is certified as a Small Disadvantage Business (SDB).

Computer Accessory Store + Data Lab + Computer Clinic, servicing DC Area for 29 years, is a one-stop computer repair shop, data recovery center and computer accessory retail store in the heart of Washington. It specializes in all computer repairs and fast local data recovery services as well as IT support and printer repairs for businesses & individual clients. Thousands of local Washington DC companies and organizations and tens of thousands individual clients claim we're the best kept secret in the local IT business. CAS is planning to open new locations in Maryland and sponsors the conference in recognition of value the immigrant professionals add to the U.S. market.

The Crofton School of Music. Great music is meant to be shared... While we truly believe that music should always be fun and enjoyable, we recognize that the more skill and knowledge you have of your craft, the more enjoyable it is. The more effort a student makes, the better the chances for a higher level of musical achievement. The Crofton School of Music has brought together an amazing group of world class musicians, many of whom live right here in the Crofton area! This group of dedicated and experienced professionals have made a commitment to inspire our neighbors to become more aware of and involved in the musical arts. The school sponsors the conference as it truly believes the music is a universal language bringing people together.

Galway Bay A taste of Ireland is all about friendly surroundings and an immediate sense of feeling right at home. Visit Galway Bay and discover how to find that atmosphere right in your own neighborhood. Come on in and fill up on Irish. Relax in a traditional Irish Pub, enjoy a family meal in the dining room or do both. All of our restaurants operate under different location names but all share a common ownership under the leadership of the Irish Restaurant Company, Inc.The company has grown over the years because of a dedicated mission to provide a genuine, quality and authentic product in an atmosphere that is comfortable, family friendly and delivered with a service that is both professional and sincere. The owners recognize importance of cultures and sponsor many local cultural events.

High Commission for Immigration and Intercultural Dialogue. The High Commission is a leader of a project funded by the European Commission INTI Fund Directorate-General Justice, Freedom and Security. One of the major outcomes of the EU-INTI project "One-Stop-Shop: A New Answer for Immigrant Integration" is the Handbook on How to Implement a One-Stop-Shop for Immigrant Integration. This Handbook presents the One-Stop-Shop service as an approach for immigrant integration. As is comprehensively and clearly described in the Handbook, this approach represents an essential tool in successfully managing integration to realize the full benefits of immigration, specifically in relation to service provision to immigrants. The One-Stop Shop is a contribution to ensuring that integration is a two-way process, where the receiving society actively engages in adaptation. For abstract, please click here. Copies of the Handbook will be available for the participants of the conference.