The Scottish Business Forum was founded in 1996 by a group of expatriate Scots and U.S. business people to promote business and professional development related to Scotland, and to expand social interests. Since its founding, the Forum has become the premier networking venue for Chicago area professionals of Scottish descent and representatives of more than 300 companies conducting business between Scotland and the United States.

A few of the many distinguished guest speakers [residing on both sides of the Atlantic], it has hosted are: Alex Salmond, Leader of the Scottish Nationalist Party;  Hugh Grant, Chairman and CEO of Monsanto Company; Lord Robertson, during his tenure as Secretary-General of NATO; Jay Stewart, former Chairman and CEO of Morton Salt; His Excellency, Seiichiro Otsuka, Ambassador of Japan to the US [and Japan's former Consul General in Edinburgh] as well as the last three Lords Provost of Glasgow and the Lord Provost of Edinburgh.

In affiliation with the Illinois Saint Andrew Society, its sponsor, the Scottish Business Forum's mission is: to create a Chicago based forum for those who either have or seek to have a connection with Scotland, wherein linked goals of both promoting business/professional development and expanding social interests can be achieved. Our actions should result in a greater understanding of where opportunities lie for midwesterners to commence or augment business activities related to Scotland as well as allowing Scots residing in this area to benefit from a wider circle of contacts and acquaintances.

Scottish Business Forum members enjoy:

• Invitations to Forum sponsored lectures, private receptions, and dinners       
  
• Access to leading professional and business people doing business between Scotland and the U.S.       
  
• The opportunity to expand social interests with fellow Scots and friends of Scots
  

To apply for membership in the Scottish Business Forum,download the membership application and mail to: