EVENT: May 26, Tues. - “MeetChinaBiz,” 4pm, Boston
MeetChinaBiz presents this Executive Roundtable for business decision-makers interested in or already doing business in China. Location is Burns & Levinson, 125 Summer St., Boston. Event runs from 4pm-7pm. Cost is $35 for non-members, free for members. For further information and to register, visit the website below.

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EVENT: May 27, Wed. - Switzerland/USA Business Breakfast: “Transatlantic Venturing for International Companies,” 7:30am, Cambridge
Swissnex, the Boston Consulate of Switzerland, presents this panel discussion regarding opportunities for partnering, alliances and direct investment for US-Swiss businesses. Panelists are Pascal Marmier, Director, Consul, swissnex Boston Consulate of Switzerland; Daniel Bangser, Director NE & Trade Commissioner, Switzerland Trade & Investment Promotion; Scott Aldsworth, VP Business Development, High Street Partners; Charles Remsberg, CEO, Hocoma; and Steve Vinter, Site Director, Google. RSVP to Thomas Buehler at 617-876-3076 x112 or Thomas@swissnexboston.org.

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EVENT: May 27, Wed. - “An Energy New Deal for the U.S.,” 5:30pm, Boston
WorldBoston presents Jacques Besnainou, President & CEO, AREVA NP, Inc., who will lead a discussion on nuclear power’s role in addressing climate change and job creation. Mr. Besnainou provides oversight and vision for the North American Arm of AREVA, a global leader in the energy business with headquarters in France and primary subsidiaries in the US and Germany. The company has constructed more than 100 nuclear plants around the world and its trademark EPR design for Pressurized Water Reactors is unique. Event takes place at Hampshire House, 84 Beacon St., Boston. Cost is $25 Worldboston members, $50 non-members. RSVPR to Halley Lisuk at 617-542-8995 x 102 or wb@worldboston.org.

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EVENT: May 27, Wed. - Irish Immigration Center 20th Anniversary Dinner, 6pm, Boston
The Irish Immigration Center present its 20th Anniversary dinner and musical celebration celebration featuring Mary McAleese, President of Ireland. Location is Westin Copley Plaza Hotel. Cost is $125. To register, call 617-439-7700 or email iic@conventures.com.

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SEMINAR: Tues. June 2 - “Squeezing More Value from Your Global Supply Chain,” 8am, Westwood
Mass. Alliance for International Business and AIM present this breakfast seminar featuring David Demers, Adjunct Professor, Northeastern Univ. College of Business; Lisa Aucoin, Director of Integrated Supply Chain, Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems; Mark Cosenza, Director of Operations, Extrusion Technology; and Rashid Shaikh, Sr. Director, Global Sourcing & Supply Chain Operations. Location for the seminar is Nstar, One Nstar Way, Westwood. Start time is 8am. There’s no cost to attend but pre-registration is required. To reserve, contact Kristen Rupert at krupert@aimnet.org or 617-262-1180.

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SEMINAR: Thurs. June 4 - “Capitalizing on Emerging Markets Opportunities," 7:45am, Boston
Northeastern University’s Center for Emerging Markets offers this half-day symposium to help companies interested in trade with Brazil, China, India, Russia and Mexico. Panelists include Ron Somer, Chair, US-India Business Council; Henrique Rzezinski, Chair, US-Brazil Business Council; Sanjay Mirchandani, SVP & CIO, EMC; Mak Jawedekar, Director, Portfolio Mgmnt, Pfizer; Robert Maglani, Sr. Director, Worldwide Medical Affairs, Pfizer; Joe Hamilton, EVP, Liberty Mutual International; Shiraz Ladiwala, VP & GM Asia-Pacific, ThermoFisher Scientific; Lucas Ruecker, VP Emerging Markets, Staples; and David Good, Chief Representative-North America Tata Sons Ltd. Event begins at 7:45am and ends at 2pm. Location is Northeastern’s Snell Engineering, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston. No charge to attend but space is limited. RSVP to execprograms@neu.edu or call Beth Cliff at 617-373-7203 or e.cliff@neu.edu.

EVENT: Thurs. June 4 - New England Canada Business Council Reception, 5:30 pm, Boston
The New England Canada Business Council invites members and guests to its Spring Networking Cocktail Reception at Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston. Event begins at 5:30pm and ends at 8pm. Cost for non-members is $45; members are free. To register, contact Suzanne Storms at 508-923-0365 or necbc@comcast.net.

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EVENT: Thurs. June 4 - “Impact of the Financial Crisis on the Biotech Industry,” 6pm, Cambridge
The French-American Chamber of Commerce New England presents a panel of speakers providing a perspective for future business models in the US, France and Europe. Panelists include Eric Halioua, CEO, Promethera; Jean-Pierre Sommadossi, CEO, Idenix; Peter Wirth, Executive VP, Genzyme; Ansbert Gadicke, Chairman of MPM Capital; and Eric Zanelli, VP Research, Peptimmune. Event venue is Genzyme, 500 Kendall St., Cambridge. Cost to attend is $40 FACCNE members, $50 guests. To register, call 617-520-2144 or email assistant@faccne.org.

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SEMINAR: Wed. June 10 - “Managing Overseas Sales Agents & Distributors,” 8am, Westborough
Mass Export Center presents this half-day seminar to help participants learn how to screen, manage and support their overseas agents and distributors. These partners are critical to companies’ export success. Learn from senior managers at export firms who will discuss their strategies for success. Panelists include Jeff Brown, Distribution Manager, Hypertronics Corp; Julia Dvorko, MA Export Ctr; Brooke Fishback, International Sales Mgr, Health Enterprises; Daniel Nanigian, Managing Director, Nanmac Corporation, and William O’Brien, Attorney. Location is Karl Weiss Education & Conference Center, 75 North Drive, Westborough. Time is 8am-noon, and cost is $50. To register, call 617-973-8664 or visit the website below.

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SEMINAR: Tues. June 16 - “Exporting in a Global Recession,” 8:30am, MiddleboroMass Export Center invites businesspeople interested in doing more for less in their export marketing and operational plans to attend this half-day seminar. Topics include cost-effective ways to manage credit risk, international trade shows, using database marketing for export sales, website development and search engine optimization. Speakers include Beth Goldstein, Founder/President, Marketing Edge Consulting Group; Rosemary Russell, VP, Eastern Bank; Oleg Vyadro, Managing Director, inSegment Inc., and Linda Woulfe, Consultant. Location is Eastern Bank, 151 Campanelli Drive, Middleboro. Program runs from 8:30-noon and cost is $75. To register, call 617-973-8664 or visit the website below.

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SEMINARS & MEETING: Tues. June 16 - CONECT Annual Meeting, 1pm-9pm, Weston
Join members and friends at the Coalition of New England Companies for Trade (CONECT) Annual Meeting, which will include educational seminars, networking, cocktail reception, barbecue dinner and music. Industry seminars go from 1-4 pm and include Consumer Product & Safety Council - Issues & Answers, Outlook on Local & US Ports, and "On the Record" Session with CONECT Counsel, Washington, D.C. Reception & Dinner from 5:30-9pm. Location is Henderson House, 99 Westcliff Rd., Weston. Cost for seminars-only is $70 members, $90 non-members. Cost for reception/dinner only is $70 members, $90 non-members. Cost for combined events is $100 members, $150 non-members. To register, contact CONECT at 508-481-0424 or conect@charter.net.

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

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