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MAIB International Trade News Bulletin
Items of Interest to the International Business Community
April 3, 2007
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In This Issue
-- EVENT: Apr. 4, Wed.--"Expanding Your International Trade with Mexico & Brazil," Noon, Springfield
-- EVENT: Apr. 5, Thurs.--Swedish-American Chamber Presents Frans Johansson, Noon, Cambridge
-- WEBINAR: Apr. 5, Thurs.--"Identifying & Overcoming Foreign Trade barriers and Protecting Your Intellectual Property", 2pm
-- EVENT: Apr. 6, Fri.--MeetChinaBiz Roundtable Luncheon, 11:30am, Boston
-- CONFERENCE: Apr. 11-13--CONECT's NE Trade & Transportation Conference, Rhode Island
-- EVENT: Apr. 12, Thurs.--"The Partnership Between Business & Academia in the Global Marketplace," 7:30am, Boston
-- CONFERENCE: Apr. 12, Thurs.--"Technology Challenges, Market Opportunities & Solutions in Homeland & Border Security: The US-Canada Experience", Noon-5pm, Boston
-- EVENT: April 12, Thurs.--"Meet the French Consul", 6pm, Boston
-- EVENT: Apr. 19, Thurs.--Ambassador Y.J. Choi, Permanent Representative of So. Korea to the U.N., Noon, Boston
-- WEBINAR: Apr. 19, Thurs.--"Overview of Canadian Medical Devices Regulations"
-- NOTE TO OUR READERS

It's a busy time for international trade events! Sign up now for a breakfast, lunch, roundtable or seminar to update your skills and knowledge.

PLANNING AHEAD: It's not too early to plan your company's participation in upcoming international trade shows MEDICA 2007, from Nov. 14-17, 2007 in Dusseldorf, Germany, and ARAB HEALTH 2008, from Jan. 28-31 in Dubai. MOITI (Mass. Office of International Trade & Investment) will have a pavilion at each show. For further information, please call Diana LaMuraglia at 617-973-8650 or email diana.lamuraglia@state.ma.us.

EVENT: Apr. 4, Wed.--"Expanding Your International Trade with Mexico & Brazil," Noon, Springfield
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The Economic Development Council of Western MA and the Mass. Office of International Trade & Investment (MOITI) present this roundtable luncheon for companies and individuals interested in increasing their trade with Latin America. Speakers are Jose Neto, Director of MOITI's Brazil Office; Caroline Verut, Director of MOITI's Mexico Office; and Ellen Schneider, Director of Business Development in MOITI's Massachusetts Office. Location is Economic Development Council (EDC) Conference Room, 1441 Main St., Springfield, from noon-2pm. RSVP to Anne DeWolf at 413-755-1300 or a.dewolf@westernmassedc.com.

Visit www.mass.gov/moiti.

EVENT: Apr. 5, Thurs.--Swedish-American Chamber Presents Frans Johansson, Noon, Cambridge
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Learn how to use the difference around you to drive change at this presentation by professional speaker Frans Johansson, author of the best-selling book, The Medici Effect, named by Newsweek as a "Best Book of Innovation." Mr. Johansson will talk about innovation and the power of cultural exchange. Luncheon is presented by the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce-New England from Noon- 2pm at the MIT Faculty Club, 50 Memorial Drive, 6th Floor, Cambridge. Cost is $30 SACCNE members, $35 non-members. For reservations, call 781-239- 3555 or contact niklas.jordow@us.pws.com.

Visit www.sacc-ne.org
WEBINAR: Apr. 5, Thurs.--"Identifying & Overcoming Foreign Trade barriers and Protecting Your Intellectual Property", 2pm
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The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) presents this web seminar to help companies identify and address unfair foreign trade barriers and work with the Department of Commerce's Trade Compliance Center. Speakers include Karen Ware (Senior Liaison Officer between NAM and Commercial Service), Joan Morgan and Amanda Wilson, from the Commerce Department. There is no charge for the webinar. To register, please send your contact information to Joan.Morgan@mail.doc.gov.

For more information or questions, contact Karen Ware at NAM at 202-637-3149 or kware@nam.org.

EVENT: Apr. 6, Fri.--MeetChinaBiz Roundtable Luncheon, 11:30am, Boston
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MeetChinaBiz presents this oppportunity for business decison-makers to discuss issues related to doing business with or in China, and to meet business leaders from China. Lunch is sponsored by Burns & Levinson and Massport. Location is Burns & Levinson, 125 Summer St., Boston. Cost is $25 if you pre-register or $40 at the door. Contact Cynthia Zhang at 857-891-1725 or cynthia@meetchinabiz.org.

Visit www.meetchinabiz.org.

CONFERENCE: Apr. 11-13--CONECT's NE Trade & Transportation Conference, Rhode Island
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CCONECT presents their 11th annual Northeast Trade & Transportation Conference at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Newport, RI. Expert speakers will address the global supply chain, cargo security, US CBP initiatives and legislative updates. A mini-trade show will showcase the latest international trade & transport technology and services. For further information or to register, call CONECT at 508-481-0424 or email conect@charter.net.

Visit www.conect.org.


EVENT: Apr. 12, Thurs.--"The Partnership Between Business & Academia in the Global Marketplace," 7:30am, Boston
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The British-American Business Council of New England presents this breakfast briefing featuring a panel including D'Anne Hurd, VP Business Development, Gateway Park, WPI (Boston), Florian Lenner, Direcgtor of Corporate Relations, London School of Economics; Bob Galliers, Provost, Bentley College (Boston); Brian Condon, Partner, Complexity Group, UK; Grace Zimmerman, Brandeis University International Business School; and Harry Grill, Partner, K&L Grace. Location is K&L Gates LLP, State Street Financial Center, One Lincoln St., Boston. There is no charge for this event. For further information and to register, call 617-720-3622 or email babcne@comcast.net.

Visit www.babcne.org.


CONFERENCE: Apr. 12, Thurs.--"Technology Challenges, Market Opportunities & Solutions in Homeland & Border Security: The US-Canada Experience", Noon-5pm, BostonW
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The New England-Canada Business Council presents its 8th annual Technology, Trade & Investment Conference featuring Keynote Speaker Anthony Anikeeff, Partner, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP, Washington, DC. Other speakers include Mui Erkun and Edward Cash of the US Department of Homeland Security; Juliette Kayem, Undersecretary of Homeland Security for the Commonwealth of Mass.; Dan Collins, VP, IBM Customs, Ports & Border Solutions Group; TJ Kennedy, Director of Public Safety Systems, Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC); and Abigail Barrow, Director of Mass. Technology Transfer Center. Conference attendees will learn how to sell technology products and services to the Homeland & Border Security Marketplace, learn about new program priorities, hear case studies and success stories from technology providers and users. Conference location is Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave., Boston. Time is Noon-5pm including lunch; Reception 5pm- 6:30pm. Cost is $150 for NECBC and AIM members; $125 for government. To register, visit the website below, or contact Ellen Rota at 781-801-4310, email ellenrota@aol.com.

Visit www.necbc.org.

EVENT: April 12, Thurs.--"Meet the French Consul", 6pm, Boston
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The French-American Chamber of Commerce New England and the Consulate General of France in Boston present Mr. Francois Gauthier, who will share the activities and purpose of the French Consulate, the Cultural Services and the Office for Science and Technology. Attendees can meet and converse with Mr. Gauthier and members of his staff. Location is French Library, 53 Marlborough St., Boston, from 6- 8pm. For further information, visit the website below.

Visit www.faccne.org.

EVENT: Apr. 19, Thurs.--Ambassador Y.J. Choi, Permanent Representative of So. Korea to the U.N., Noon, Boston

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WorldBoston presents Ambassador Choi at this luncheon meeting. South Korea is quickly becoming a major player in world politics because of its role in peace initiatives and diplomacy. The newly appointed UN Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki-Moon is from South Korea. Ambassador Choi Young-Jin has served in a variety of roles related to international affairs. Lunch location is Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave., Boston. Time is noon-1:30pm, and cost is $25 members, $35 non-members. To register or for more information, call WorldBoston at 617-542-8995 or email wac@worldboston.org.

Visit www.worldboston.org.
WEBINAR: Apr. 19, Thurs.--"Overview of Canadian Medical Devices Regulations"
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U.S. Commercial Service presents a one-hour interactive webinar featuring Mrs. Nancy Shadeed, Manager, Device Licensing Services Division, Medical Devices Bureau, Health Canada. Attendees will learn how to acquire knowledge of Canadian regulations and how to license and sell devices in Canada. Cost of the webinar is $50 per company. For additional information, contact Pierre Richer, US Commercial Service, Montreal, at 514-908-3661 or email pierre.richer @mail.doc.gov.

Visit www.buyusa.gov/canada.


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
 
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