EVENT: Feb. 3, Tues. - Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus, 5:30pm, Boston
WorldBoston presents Muhammad Yunus, Founder of Grameen Bank, a microfinance organization with a mission to alleviate poverty through entrepreneurship. Event runs from 5:30-7pm. Location is Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, 600 Atlantic Ave., Boston. RSVP to bclifford@worldboston.org or 617-542-8995 x 103.

Visit www.worldboston.org.

WEBINAR: Feb. 4, Wed. - "Export Opportunities in Ireland," 11:30am The US Dept. of Commerce, Commercial Service, presents this second in a series of webinars. This session will focus on Ireland as an American business "Doorway to Europe" due to its role within the Eurozone and as a business-friendly partner to key US multinationals. Cost is $35. For further information, contact Rebecca.balogh@mail.doc.gov.

Visit http://www.buyusa.gov/europe/team_events.html

MEETING: Feb. 4, 5 or 6 - Massport Meetings re: New Conley Terminal Gate Hours - 3 meeting venues: Boston, Quincy or Woburn, 9am
In order to reduce costs during the economic downturn, Massport is reducing the gate hours at Conley Terminal. To learn more about this and to get an update on port activity, please consider attending one of the following meetings: Wed. Feb. 4 at 9am at Black Falcon Cruise Terminal, Boston; Thurs. Feb. 5 at 9am at Quincy Marriott; or Fri. Feb. 6 at 9am at Hilton Woburn. Continental Breakfast will be available at 8:30am. RSVP to Meg Shannon at mshannon@massport.com or 617-946-4429.

Visit www.massport.com.

EVENT: Feb. 8, Sun. - Swedish Cross-Country Ski Race, 8:30am, Weston
The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce invites adults and children to its annual Boston Vasalopp cross-country ski race at the Weston Ski Track, regardless of snow conditions. The race for adults is approximately 5 miles (9 km) and kids' races are shorter and according to age. Cost is $30 members, $35 members, and kids are $10 or free, depending on age. Register by contacting niklas.jordow@us.pwc.com.

Visit www.sacc-ne.org.

EVENT: Feb. 10, Tues. - "Energy & the Global Economy," 6pm, Boston
WorldBoston presents Professor Nazli Choucri, Head of the MIT Middle East program and Director of the Global System for Sustainable Development, who will talk about the instability in key energy-producing regions such as the Middle East, the increasing energy demand from developing countries, and how this affects the global economy. This event is free and open to the public. Location is Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St., Boston. Time is 6-7:30pm.

Visit www.worldboston.org.

EVENT: Feb. 11, Wed. - Global Trade & Economic Outlook and International Networking Event, Boston, 4pm
This 15th annual International Networking & Business Forum will feature speakers Leslie Schweitzer, Senior Trade Adviser, US Chamber of Commerce; and Christopher Probyn, Chief International Economist, State Street Corporation. Also available will be an international resource center with more than 20 international trade associations and organizations. Come meet people and businesses interested in world trade and learn about resources available to help your company increase its international business. Event will be at K&L Gates, State St. Financial Center, One Lincoln St., Boston. Cost is $50. To register, call the Mass. Export Center at
617-973-8664 or visit the website below.

Visit www.mass.gov/export

WEBINAR: Feb. 12, Thurs. - "Trade Opportunities with the Dominican Republic," 2pm
The US Dept. of Commerce, Commercial Service, presents this seminar for people interested in learning about the Dominican Republic’s key industry sectors and the legal aspects of doing business there, and how US firms can qualify under the CAFTA-DR Free Trade Agreement. Cost is $35. For more information, contact Linda.abbruzzese@mail.doc.gov. Register at the website below.

Visit the Dept. of Commerce webinar website.

EVENT: Feb. 27, Fri. - "Overseeing Anti-Corruption Compliance in Global Business," 8am, Boston
The National Association of Corporate Directors, New England chapter, hosts a panel of authorities who will share their expertise on how companies can mitigate the risks of global corruption, particularly focusing on the role of the board in overseeing these practices. Nearly 2/3 of senior executives operating globally have experienced actual or attempted corruption in their business dealings, but fewer than 25% believe their companies have adequate anticorruption measures in place. Panelists for this discussion include Donna Boehme, principal, Compliance Strategists LLC; Mary Beth Buchanan, US Attorney, Western District of Pennsylvania; Erik Skramstad, US Leader of the Forensic Services practice, PricewaterhouseCoopers; and Carol Valenstein, Partner, Bingham McCutchen LLP. Location of this event is Bingham McCutchen, One Federal St., Boston. The event runs from 8am-12:30pm. Fee is $295 members; $395 non-members. Questions? Call 781-461-2668 or email info@nacdne.org.

Visit www.nacdne.org.

TRADE SHOW: Apr. 18-21 - MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, Shenzen, China
The Mass. Office of International Trade & Investment and MassMEDIC are hosting a Mass. pavilion at this China International Medical Equipment Fair. Last year’s event attracted 50,000 visitors from 105 countries and featured 1900 exhibitors. For further information, contact xylina.wu@state.ma.us or 617-973-8657.

Visit www.mass.gov/moiti

Apr. 19-22 Trade Mission to Poland, deadline Jan. 30
Learn more/register: Bill.Burwell@mail.doc.gov , or
Visit: www.buyusa.gov/poland/en/tradewinds.html.

Mar. 8-13 Trade Mission to Colombia, deadline Feb. 16
Learn more/register: Brie.Knox@mail.doc.gov or
Phone: 504-589-6703.

Mar. 22-27 - Solar Trade Mission to India, deadline Feb. 13
Learn more/register: Cynthia.Torres@mail.doc.gov,
760-342-1310 or
visit: http://www.buyusa.gov/pacificsouth/indiatrademission.html  

Mar. 24-25—Mining Opportunities Trade Mission to Vancouver, British Columbia, deadline Feb. 22
Learn more/register:Judy.Simonite@mail.doc.gov,
Phone at 604-685-3382, or
Visit: http://www.buyusa.gov/canada/en/bcminingopportunities2009.html

Mar. 30-Apr. 4—Environmental & Clean Energy Trade Mission to Croatia, Italy & Greece, deadline Feb. 12
Learn more/register: Call Bill Cline at 775-784-5203 or Jessica Arnold at 202-482-2026, or
Visit:www.export.gov/enviro-cleanenergymission

TRADE SHOW Nov. 18-21 - MEDICA 2009, Dusseldorf, Germany
The Mass. Office of International Trade & Investment invites companies to participate in the Massachusetts Pavilion at this annual show, which is expected to attract over 135,000 visitors from around the world. The largest medical technology trade show worldwide, this show will include more than 4300 exhibitors from over 65 countries. The Mass. pavilion provides companies with a turn-key module. For further information, contact Diana.lamuraglia@state.ma.us or 617-973-8650.

Visit www.mass.gov/moiti

Your notices of events and suggestions for topics are always welcome.

Massachusetts Alliance for International Business (MAIB) is grateful to the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP) for their financial support.

Visit the MassMEP