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MAIB International Trade News Bulletin
Items of Interest to the International Business Community
February 28, 2007
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In This Issue
-- INTERNATIONAL TRADE AWARDS--Nominate a Favorite Company
-- EVENT: Mar. 6, Tues.--"The Middle East: Perspectives from Within," 6pm,         Boston
-- EVENT: Mar. 7, Wed.--Swedish-American Networking Event, 5:30pm, Boston
-- EVENT: Mar. 8, Thurs.--International Women's Day Breakfast, 7:30am, Boston
-- EVENT: Mar. 8, Thurs.--Basics of Importing Seminar, 8:30am, Middleboro
-- EVENT: Mar. 8, Thurs.--EU Food Festival, 6pm, Boston
-- TRADE SHOW: Mar. 11-13, Sun.-Tues.--INTERNATIONAL BOSTON SEAFOOD SHOW
-- EVENT: Mar. 12, Mon.--Premier of New Brunswick, 11:30am, Boston
-- EVENT: Mar. 15, Thurs.--"Tales of Microsoft in China," 5:30pm, Boston
-- NOTE TO OUR READERS

It's almost Sadie Hawkins Day! Treat someone you like by nominating them for an International Trade Achievement Award from the Mass. Alliance for International Business. See details below.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE AWARDS--Nominate a Favorite Company
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Nominations for International Achievement Awards are currently being sought by The Mass. Alliance for International Business (MAIB). These awards recognize companies, individuals or organizations that are achieving success with international business and creating or retaining jobs in Massachusetts. Winners receive a number of benefits including recognition at a ceremony at the annual luncheon meeting of Associated Industries of Mass. (A.I.M.) May 11, featuring Governor Deval Patrick as the Keynote speaker. Trade award nomination forms, due March 16, are available at the website below or by contacting Kristen Rupert at 617- 262-1180 or krupert@aimnet.org.

Visit www.aimnet.org/nomination

 

EVENT: Mar. 6, Tues.--"The Middle East: Perspectives from Within," 6pm, Boston
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At this WorldBoston seminar, a highly distinguished group of Muslim scholars and clerics from Egypt and Jordan will offer candid insight into perspectives from average Middle Easterners. These visitors are participating in a program sponsored by the Dept. of State and WorldBoston, to cultivate diversity, tolerance and understanding. Forum is at the Boston Public Library, Mezzanine Conference Room and is free and open to the Public. For reservations and more information, contact 617-542-8995 or wac@worldboston.org.

Visit www.worldboston.org
EVENT: Mar. 7, Wed.--Swedish-American Networking Event, 5:30pm, Boston
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The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce New England is sponsoring its second annual networking evening at Vinalia, 34 Summer St., 2nd Floor, across from Macy's at Downtown Crossing. There is no charge to attend. To register and for more information, call 781-239-3555 or email info@sacc-ne.org.

Visit www.sacc-ne.org

EVENT: Mar. 8, Thurs.--International Women's Day Breakfast, 7:30am, Boston
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The UN Association of Greater Boston presents a breakfast panel on "Creating Equality in Women's Health." Speakers are Ayesha Chatterjee, Global Translation/Adaptation Program Our Bodies Ourselves; Dr. Nancy Norman, Medical Director, Boston Public Health Commission; Dr. Linda Piwowarczyk, Boston Medical Center, and Dr. Susan Sered, Center for Women's Health and Human Rights. Location is Simmons College Conference Center, 300 the Fenway, 3d Floor. Suggested donation $5 at the door. Call the UNAGB at 617-482- 4587 or email info@unagb.org.

Visit www.unagb.org

EVENT: Mar. 8, Thurs.--Basics of Importing Seminar, 8:30am, Middleboro
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Exim Associates, Eastern Bank and Middleton & Shrull present this all-day seminar on importing and import documentation. Location is Eastern Bank, Middleboro and cost is $125 including materials and meals. To register, contact Barb Secor at 781-784- 0296 or bsecor@eximassociates.com.

Visit www.eximassociates.com


EVENT: Mar. 8, Thurs.--EU Food Festival, 6pm, Boston
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The French-American Chamber of Commerce, the British-American and German-American Business Councils, and the Italy America Chamber of Commerce & Trade present the EU Food Festival to celebrate the foods of Europe. Location is Arnold Worldwide Partners, 101 Huntington Ave., Prudential Tower, 17th Floor, Boston. To register or for more information, email info@faccne.org.

Visit www.faccne.org.


TRADE SHOW: Mar. 11-13, Sun.-Tues.--INTERNATIONAL BOSTON SEAFOOD SHOW
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This 3-day annual event showcases the largest assortment of seafood product and equipment in North America. Location is Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, and hours are 10am-5pm Sunday and Monday; 10am-3pm Tuesday. For further information, visit the website below.

Visit www.bostonseafood.com

EVENT: Mar. 12, Mon.--Premier of New Brunswick, 11:30am, Boston
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The New England Canada Business Council presents the Honorable Shawn Graham, Premier of New Brunswick, at this luncheon event. Learn about current high impact cross-border projects, sectors of innovation and trade opportunities between New Brunswick and New England. Location for the lunch is Exchange Hall, 212 Northern Ave., Boston. Time is 11:30-1:30pm, and cost is $40 for members, $50 non- members. To register, call 508-923-0365 or email necbc@comcast.net.

Visit www.necbc.org

EVENT: Mar. 15, Thurs.--"Tales of Microsoft in China," 5:30pm, Boston
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The Greater China Business Council presents "Guanxi (The Art of Relationships): Tales of Microsoft in China and What they Say About the Future of Innovation." Speakers are Robert Duberi, Research Fellow, MIT Center for International Studies, and Gregory Huang, Features Editor, New Scientist Magazine, London, England. Event begins at 5:30pm and the venue is Goulston & Storrs, 400 Atlantic Ave., Boston. Free for GCBCNE members, $25 for non- members. To register, call 617-692-0165 or email info@gcbc-ne.org.

Visit www.gcbc-ne.org

NOTE TO OUR READERS
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.

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This newsletter is produced by the MASSACHUSETTS ALLIANCE for INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (MAIB), an Affiliate of Associated Industries of Massachusetts (A.I.M.). MISSION: MAIB helps businesses succeed in the global economy through programs that inform, educate and assist. SERVICES: a bi-weekly email newsletter; annual International Trade Achievement Awards; Massachusetts Export Competitiveness Reports; Trade Seminars and Roundtables. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Kristen Rupert
 
phone: 617-262-1180