Flag Services
A flag symbolizes the prestige and values of a country. Drawing upon our complete United Nations flag collection, The International Center creates professional displays in line with international rules of protocol. For events ranging from K-12 school celebrations, to college graduations, cultural celebrations, and hosting of governmental delegations, flag displays create a welcoming environment that demonstrates cultural understanding and hospitality.
Services Offered:
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3’ x 5’ full-color, up-to-date national and sub-national flags
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Drop-off, set-up, and pick-up services as requested
- Professional flag equipment to create the best display appearance for the venue and available space
Program & Event Coordination
Hosting is a complicated task and accounting for cultural differences exacerbates the difficulty. The Center can help to coordinate every detail with expertise and fluidity, making sure that your guests feel welcome and you feel prepared.
Our Staff Provides & Coordinates:
- Briefing materials on the culture, economics, and politics of other countries
- Seating charts
- National and sub-national flag displays
- Transportation
- VIP handling and greetings
Protocol Briefings
Understanding your international counterparts, whether traveling as part of a trade delegation or as a host for political or societal figures from another country, is key to achieving your desired outcomes. Drawing upon our staff of subject matter experts and informational resources, we can draw upon existing documents or create bespoke briefing materials to educate and prepare for any area of international engagement, helping you to put your best foot forward. Whether you are trying to form business or cultural connections, briefing materials can assist in developing understanding and avoiding costly miscommunication.
These resources can include information about:
- Recent and historical political information and significant events
- Country overviews examining ecology, economics, demographics
- Trade statistics by industry or country partnership
- Information on important categories such as communication, behavior, attire, hierarchy, and titles
- Other specific areas of interest or relevance
- Training with a Protocol specialist
Distinguished Visitor Services
Whether for a single meeting or a week-long business trip, ensuring that all the details are accounted for and that your message comes across clearly is essential. We offer advisory services for arranging successful delegation meetings as well as briefing and scheduling materials for smooth and efficient meetings. Drawing upon decades of international hosting experience, The Center analyzes your meeting needs and taps into the relevant resources to prepare you and your team for successful cross-cultural interaction.
We can provide you with:
- Itineraries
- Briefing materials on culture, economics, politics, or other areas of interest
- Flag displays
- Production schedules
Consular & Diplomatic Services
The Office of Protocol serves as the secretariat to the Consular Corps of Indianapolis. In this capacity we maintain records of the members of the consular corps, assists with administrative duties, periodically convene meetings, and provide support for hosting dignitaries and delegations to the state of Indiana.
At the Office of Protocol, we…
- Support state and local government in its relationship with the Consular Corps of Indianapolis
- Support state and local government in its relationship with the Consular Corps of Chicago
- Support state and local government in working with the Department of State, Foreign Embassies, and international partners in Indianapolis to grow the membership of the Consular Corps of Indianapolis
- Develop outreach initiatives to increase the number of visiting business delegations to Indianapolis, via the Consulate General offices in Chicago
- Provide regular correspondence to the Consular Corps of Indianapolis on international initiatives taking place in the city
- Ensure recognition of members of the Consular Corps of Indianapolis at community events
- Encourage the Consular Corps of Indianapolis to take an active role in the international development of the city
- Provide logistical support for international visitors connected with Consular Corps
Sister Cities
Begun in 1956 by President Eisenhower, Sister Cities International is a non-profit that seeks to connect cities from around the globe. As a an exemplar of citizen diplomacy, it seeks to reduce the chance of conflict by promoting understanding of different cultures. As a partner of Indianapolis Sister Cities International, The Office of Protocol supports this work of diplomacy and understanding.