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Items of Interest to the International Business
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June 3 , 2008
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In This Issue:
Congrats - International Trade Award Winners
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June 5 - Bio & Pharma Imports
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June 5 - Serbia & Kosovo
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June 11 - Exports to China
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June 11 - Canadian University Speaker
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June 12 - ITAR Compliance
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June 13 - Economic Strategies
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June 13 - Investing in America from India
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June 17 - ACE & Customs & Border Patrol
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June 17 - Northern Ireland
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June 18 - China & the Olympics
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June 26-27 - Global Operating Strategies
Comments from MAIB's Executive Director Kristen Rupert......
The schedule of international business events for June is chock-full. Take in a seminar or workshop before the summer is in full swing!
CONGRATULATIONS to MAIB's INTERNATIONAL TRADE AWARD WINNERS—Aspect Medical Systems, Fabrico Inc., & Hardigg Industries
Please join us in congratulating the winners of our 2008 MAIB International Trade Achievement Awards.
Aspect Medical Systems of Norwood, GLOBAL AWARD winner, is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing and distribution of the BIS® brain-monitoring system, which enables clinicians to assess and manage a patient's level of consciousness in the operating room and administer the precise amount of anesthesia needed. All of Aspect's products are manufactured in a new facility in Norwood. Aspect's BIS® technology is available in more than 160 countries worldwide and has been used to assess approximately 26 million patients. The company's 2007 international revenue increased 18% over 2006.
Visit www.aspectmedical.com.
Fabrico, Inc. of Oxford, AMBASSADOR'S AWARD winner, manufactures precision components from expensive alloys. These components are used wherever there is high heat or corrosive material, in industries that include aerospace, computer, chemical, food processing, marine, medical and semiconductor manufacturing. Most of Fabrico's components are found in large, land-based gas turbines that generate clean electricity around the globe. Fabrico recently formed a joint venture with a Singapore-based company to service the growing solar cell manufacturing market. Nearly half of Fabrico's annual sales are from exports. In the past two years, Fabrico's revenues have increased nearly 40%, with much of the increase attributable to export growth.
Visit www.fabricometalfab.com.
Hardigg Industries of South Deerfield, CHAIRMAN'S AWARD winner, manufactures rotationally and injection-molded rugged containers for transporting sensitive equipment. With over 500 employees in South Deerfield, Hardigg has been exporting for nearly 40 years. Hardigg's export customers are in the aerospace, defense and industrial sectors, and NATO members are major clients. The company has set up distribution and sales facilities in France, the UK and Canada and developed a proprietary system to save on international shipping costs. Hardigg sells its products in 74 countries, and exporting is one of its top five core strategies. Hardigg's international revenue grew more than 50% from 2006 to 2007.
Visit www.hardigg.com.
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SEMINAR: June 5, Thurs. - Biotech & Pharmaceutical Import Regulations, 8am, Cambridge
CONECT (Coalition of New England Companies for Trade) presents this seminar on Import Regulations & Tariff Classification. The all-day seminar features speakers from Genzyme Corp., Pfizer, Customs & Border Patrol (CBP), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the FDA (Federal Drug Administration), as well as customs attorneys from Meeks & Sheppard, Leo & Pillsbury. Program begins at 8am and ends at 3pm. Location is Genzyme Center, 500 Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA. Cost is $85 CONECT members or $145 non-members. To register or for further information, contact CONECT at 508-481-0424 or
email conect@charter.net.
Visit www.conect.org.
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EVENT: June 5, Thurs. - "Serbia, Kosovo & the Still-Volatile Balkans," 11:45am, Boston
WorldBoston and the American Council on Germany present Ambassador Michael C. Polt, former US Ambassador to Serbia and Senior Transatlantic Fellow, The German Marshall Fund of the U.S. Ambassador Polt will discuss Kosovo's recently-declared independence from Serbia, Serbia's May parliamentary election that signaled a pro-Western tilt in policy, and reactions from the U.S., the EU and Russia. The pre-event, which is from 11:45am-12:15pm, includes lunch, and is open only to WorldBoston and ACG members, is $40. The general event, from 12:15-1:45pm, is $25 for non-members. Location is Moakley US Federal Courthouse, One Courthouse Way, Boston. To register, call 617-542-8995 or
email wac@worldboston.org.
Visit www.worldboston.org
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SEMINAR: June 11, Wed. - "China, an Exporter's Perspective," 8:30am, Saugus
EXIM Associates presents this all-day seminar featuring Jonathan Heimer, Commercial Service Officer, US Dept. of Commerce & former Acting Principal Commercial Officer for Shanghai, China; Brian Amero, Central Trade Compliance/Legal Dept., Teradyne; Angela Wu, Import & Export Manger of Juniper Networks; Roland Shrull, Partner at Middelton & Shrull; and Barb Secor, President, EXIM Associates. Discussion will cover day-to-day issues of working in China, how to establish policies and procedures to achieve success in China, and the broader issues of future trends in business between China and the US. Seminar location is Eastern Bank, Saugus, and cost is $125 including lunch. To register or for further information,
contact bsecor@eximassociates.com, or call 781-784-0296.
Visit www.eximassociates.com
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EVENT: June 11, Wed. - "The Amazing Race: How Strategic Universities Will Drive our Nations' Performance in the New Global Arena," 11:30am, Boston
The New England Canada Business Council and the McGill Alumni Association present Heather Munroe-Blum, Principal & Vice Chancellor of McGill University. Dr. Munroe-Blum has dedicated her career to the advancement of higher education, science and innovation and has advised governments across the world about the role that universities and research play in advancing international competitiveness and enriching societies. Dr. Munroe has a PhD in epidemiology from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Lunch location is The Lenox Hotel, 61 Exeter St., Boston. Cost is $55 NECBC members and McGill alumni, $65 others. To RSVP,
email necbc@comcast.net or call 508-923-0365.
Visit www.necbc.org.
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WORKSHOP: June 12, Thurs. - "ITAR Bootcamp: A Hands-On Workshop for Compliance," 8:30am, Boston
The Mass. Export Center presents this unique opportunity to learn the nuts and bolts of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This complex set of export controls, administered and enforced by the State Dept., affects companies that manufacture and/or export defense-related goods or services as well as companies that export commercial products specifically designed, developed, configured or modified for use in defense-related applications. Workshop speakers include Cindy Hollohan, Export/Import Manager, ITT Corp.; Lisa Mahoney, Export Compliance Analyst, Textron Systems Corp.; Dirk Petersen, Director of Contracts & Export Compliance, Ametek Aerospace & Defense; Katherine Pongratz, Manager of Export Controls, BAE Systems; Paula Murphy, Director, Mass. Export Center; and Jonathan Epstein, Ronald Oleynik and James Pollock, Holland & Knight LLP. Location of seminar is Holland & Knight LLP, 10 St. James Ave., Boston. Cost is $95 including breakfast, lunch, and reception. To RSVP, contact the Mass. Export Center at 617-973-8664.
Visit www.mass.gov/export
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EVENT: June 13, Fri. - "Changing Times, Changing Strategies: Meeting the Challenge of the Downturn," 8am, Boston
The Mass. Alliance for Economic Development (MAED) presents its 15th annual conference featuring Greg Bialecki, Undersecretary of Business Development, Executive Office of Housing & Economic Development, Commonwealth of Mass.; Michael Greeley, General Partner, Flybridge Capital Partners; Jack Little, President & CEO, the Mathworks; John Rhodes, Sr. Principal, Moran Stahl & Boyers; and Geoff Howell, Partner, DLA Piper. The panel will address which industry sectors are best suited to weather the downturn and how they are adapting; what strategies the Commonwealth should employ to ensure sustained economic growth; what emerging growth opportunities are on the horizon, and how Mass. can best leverage its assets to achieve economic advantage. Location is Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, 606 Congress St., Boston. Cost is $45 per person. For more information, contact 781-489-6262 x 13 or jgiovino@massecon.com.
Visit www.massecon.com
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EVENT: June 13, Fri - "Investing in America: the Indian Story", 11:30am, Boston
The US-India Business Council and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry present this luncheon seminar featuring Mr. Shri Kapil Sibal, Minister of Science & Technology, Government of India. Presentations will showcase the positive impact made by Indian companies on the US economy and highlight the unique contributions that companies of Indian origin are making to the American landscape through technology innovation, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and employment generation. Seminar location is Taj Boston Hotel, 15 Arlington St., Boston. There's no cost to attend but pre-registration is required. To RSVP,
call 202-463-5679 or email USIBCevents@uschamber.com
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SEMINAR: June 17, Tues.: "ACE Outreach Program with US Customs & Border Patrol (CBP)," noon, East Boston
CONECT (Coalition of New England Companies for Trade) and Boston Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association present this seminar and update on ACE--the commercial trade processing system being developed by CBP to facilitate legitimate trade and strengthen border security. Speakers from Liberty International, JF Moran Co., C.H. Powell Company, and CBP will address attendees. Location of the seminar is Hyatt Harborside Hotel, East Boston. Cost to attend is $75 for CONECT or BCBFFA members and $125 others. Seminar ends at 5pm. To register or for further information, visit the website below or contact CONECT at 508-481-0424, email conect@charter.net.
Visit www.conect.org.
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EVENT: June 17, Tues. - "The Next Celtic Tiger? Understanding Northern Ireland & Its Future," 11:45am, Springfield
The World Affairs Council of Western Mass. and the Regional Technology Corporation (RTC) present Congressman Richard Neal at this lunchtime discussion. Congressman Neal is a member of the US House of Representatives representing the Second Congressional District of Mass., a member of the Ways & Means Committee and Co-Chairman of the New England Congressional Caucus. He is also Chairman of the Friends of Ireland, co-chair of the Ad hoc Committee on Irish Affairs, and has worked for peace in Northern Ireland. Location of this event is the TD Banknorth Conference Center, 1441 Main St., Springfield. Cost to attend this lunch seminar is $6 without a lunch or $12 with a meal provided. To reserve, please call the World Affairs Council at 413-733-0110 or
email cmelcher@worldaffairscouncil.com.
Visit www.worldaffairscouncil.com
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EVENT: June 18, Thurs. - "China, the Olympics, & Human Rights," Global Issues Luncheon Presented by the United Nations Association of Greater Boston, Noon, Boston
Join the UN Association of Greater Boston for this discussion with Merle Goldman, leading expert on Chinese affairs and author of a number of books and articles on China's cultural and political history. Event is hosted in partnership with Boston Committee on Foreign Relations. Location is the Union Club, 8 Park St., Boston. Cost to attend is $40 members, $45 non-members. To register and for further information, contact the UNAGB at info@unagb.org or 617-482-4587.
Visit www.unagb.org.
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WORKSHOP: June 26 & 27, Thurs.-Fri. - "Best Practices in Global Operating Strategies," by the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME), 7:30am, Foxborough
This workshop, about how to combine "Lean Manufacturing and Global Sourcing for Bottom-Line Benefit" will address global issues such as how to manage lean & outsourcing successfully, especially with components coming from China; secrets to managing quality and other risks; tactics for achieving lean lead times with international suppliers; and the keys to managing long-distance supplier relationships. This workshop will also include a plant tour of Invensys Process Systems. Workshop speakers include Jack Antounian, VP Operations at SEEGRID Corp., John Biagioni, General Manager of Manufacturing—Measurements & Instrumentation, Invensys; Scott Gauvin, Six Sigma Consultant; Shawn He, Founder & Chair, MeetChinaBiz; Li Liang, Co-Founder of China Business Solutions, LLC (Shanghai) and Kenneth McGuire, President & Founder, Management Excellence Action Coalition. Event location is Courtyard Boston Foxborough, 35 Foxborough Blvd., Foxborough. Cost for the two-day seminar is $795 AME Member, $945 non-member including a one-year AME membership. To register, contact AME at ameevents@ame.org, call 224-232-5980 or visit the website below.
Visit www.ame.org.
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