Globalization of business is the engine for growth. International investment takes many forms including mergers and acquisitions. IMIS was instrumental in the acquisition of U.S. companies by international investors. IMIS has located companies meeting investors' requirements and has made evaluations for these companies. Companies which have been acquired by international investors are in the communications and recreational industries.

The President of IMIS has participated for many years in the annual meetings of the Southern Governors Association, and has assisted the organizers of the U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum. 

Alexandrides advised the Hellenic Export organization for over twenty years in export development, especially to the U.S. with export publications seminars and conferences in Athens and the major cities of northern Greece. The export campaign was aimed at promoting Greek products which were in demand abroad, not only in the agricultural but other business and manufactury. The U.S. input process was explained with a listing of the names of importers, agents and distributors. The differences in the culture and business transactions between the two countries was analyzed in order to avoid blinders and create a favorable marketing environment. The use of digital commerce in marketing and logistics was promoted with the existing computer software programs and platforms.