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Items of Interest to the International Business
Community
January 8, 2009
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In This Issue:
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Jan. 13 - International Boards of Directors
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Jan. 14 - International Climate Policy
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Jan. 16 - Import Filing Regulations Seminar
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Jan. 23 - Pollster John Zogby
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Jan. 23 - Doing Business with India
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Jan. 28 - Free Trade with Canada
Comments from MAIB's Executive Director Kristen Rupert......
Happy New Year! After a rocky financial ending to 2008, here’s hoping for a better year economically and internationally in 2009. The event calendar is light this month, with the new year just getting underway. It’s the perfect time to update your skills and knowledge base with an international seminar or speaker event.
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EVENT: Jan. 13, Tues. -“Global Boards in a Flat World,” 7am, Boston
The National Association of Corporate Directors, New England chapter, hosts this panel discussion on the impact of globalization on boards of directors. The session is focused on the impact international members have on a company’s board, and how boards can successfully recruit and integrate overseas directors. Panelists include William Bolinder, who’s been a board member at Quanta Capital Holdings, Provident Corporation/Unum, and Zurich Financial Services Group; Dr. Dong-Sung Cho, Director of Hynix Corporation and Kia Motor Ltd. and Visiting Professor at BU; Linda McGoldrick, who’s served on the boards of Charles River Laboratories, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, GenomeQuest Inc., and other firms; and Mark Adams, Area Manager, Boston office of Russell Reynolds Associates. Location of event is Boston Harbor Hotel, Wharf Room, 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston. Cost is $60 members; $80 non-members. To register, call 781-461-2688, email julie@nacdne.org, or visit the website below.
Visit www.nacdne.org
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EVENT: Jan. 14, Wed. - “US Climate Policy & International Competition: What to Expect from the Obama Administration,” 11:30am, Boston
WorldBoston presents this event featuring Trevor Houser, a visiting fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics (a Wash DC think tank) and a partner at the Rhodium Group. Houser's work focuses on energy markets, climate change, and the role emerging Asian countries play in both. Location is The NonProfit Center, 2nd Floor, 89 South St., Boston. Cost is $25 for members (includes lunch); $50 non-members. To RSVP, contact Ilya Lozovsky at
617-542-8995 x 101 or wb@worldboston.org.
Visit www.worldboston.org.
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SEMINAR: Jan. 16, Fri. - “10 + 2, the Final Rule for Importer Security Filing,” 8:30am, Saugus
EXIM Associates, Middleton & Shrull, and Eastern Bank present this seminar on the new regulations regarding importers’ recording requirements that take effect in January 2009. Location of seminar is Eastern Bank, 605 Broadway/Rte. 1 South, Saugus. Program runs from 9am-noon. Cost is $50 per person. To register, call 781-272-7966, email middleto@middleton-shrill.com or visit the website below.
Visit www.middleton-shrull.com
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EVENT: Jan. 23, Fri. - Pollster John Zogby on “Today’s Political Landscape,” 7:45am, Waltham
Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) presents this breakfast forum featuring John Zogby, dubbed “the best pollster in America” by USA Today. Mr. Zogby will discuss the political landscape facing soon-to-be inaugurated President Barack Obama. Zogby will also talk about his new book, The Way We Will Be, describing America’s shift “away from wanton consumption to a new global citizenry.” Zogby has polled for Reuters, NBC, and many major media outlets in the US. He's done polling for political elections in Canada, Mexico, Israel and Iran. Location of forum is Westin Hotel, Waltham. Cost is $50 AIM members, $100 non-members. To register, contact Julie Fazio at jfazio@aimnet.org or 617-262-1180.
Visit www.aimnet.org
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EVENT: Jan. 23, Fri. - "An Integrated Approach to Doing Business in India," 3pm, Boston
WorldBoston presents this "high tea" and panel discussion weighing the legal, investment, tax and finance implications for entry into India’s business opportunities. Event location is McCarter & English LLP, 265 Franklin St., Boston. Time is 3-6pm. To register and for further information, contact Ilya Lozovsky at 617-542-8995 x101 or wb@worldboston.org.
Visit www.worldboston.org.
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EVENT: Jan. 28, Wed. - “Free Trade: It’s Still the Right Answer Despite the Economic Meltdown,” 8am, Boston
The New England-Canada Business Council presents this discussion featuring panelists from Canadian-owned financial entities in Massachusetts. Moderator is Peter Howe, Business Reporter & Commentator, NECN. Panelists include James Gallagher, Sr. Vice President, Manulife Financial/John Hancock; Westley Thompson, President, Sun Life Financial U.S.; and Bennett Schwartz, Sr. Vice President & Director International Banking, TD Banknorth. Location is The Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave., Boston. Registration at 8am, forum from 9-10:30am. Cost is $35 NECBC members, $45 non-members. To register, contact necbc@comcast.net or call
508-923-0365.
Visit www.necbc.org.
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NOTE TO OUR READERS
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and Roundtables. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Kristen Rupert
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